8. Argumentative Writing
It begins with an introduction and ends with a
conclusion.
In between are the paragraphs where you must do
three things: support your opinion, present the
opposing point of view, and tell why that viewpoint
is wrong.
When you write an argument, you are trying to
convince your reader that your opinion is correct.
9. Parts of Argumentative Writing ( I-C/T + B- PCR + C )
I = Introduction: Claim/Thesis Statement (the topic of the
argument)
B = Body: Evidence /Pros (Proof of Facts that support your
argument
B = Body: Counter argument/ Cons ( An argument that your
reader would make if they disagreed with your claim)
B = Body: Rebutall/ Refutation ( Your response to the counter-
argument )
C = Conclusion: A strong restatement of the original claim
17. Informative Writing
Educates the readers by imparting
straightforward information, facts, and
details on a certain topic
Gives new understanding or new
appreciation of some topics which one
might be familiar with
Writer answers questions of how and why
27. Persuasive Writing
Convinces the readers of the validity of the
writer’s argument
Builds arguments on opinion and factual
statements
Intends to make the readers do certain things
Presents arguments only about one
30. Techniques in Persuasive Writing
1.Choose a subject that interests you and
that suits your purpose and audience
2.Address the audience
3.Clarify your purpose
4.Make a draft for your essay.
31. Parts of Persuasive Essay ( I + B3R + C )
I = Introduction : Articulate your source of
information with a thesis statement ( reaction to
the issue )
B = Body : List at least 3 reasons for your
opinions and examples as support
C = Conclusion : Restate your opinion in a
persuasive way
44. Try this!
Directions: Read the statements carefully.
Say YES if the statement expresses truth
about argumentative, informative and
persuasive writing; and NO if it says
otherwise.
45. 1. The main objective of an
argumentative essay is to tell a
story.
46. 2. Persuasive text combines facts
with emotions to convince the
reader that the author is right.
47. 3. In developing body paragraphs in an
argumentative essay, you must state your
opinion, expand your claims, give reasons
to support your opinion and argue against
the opposing viewpoint.
48. 4. Informative writing aims to give the
readers a new understanding or
appreciation of some topics with
which you might be familiar with.
49. 5. There is no need to present the
pros and cons arguments in an issue
of an argumentative text.
50. 6. The main purpose of informative
writing is to educate the readers.
52. What type of writing is best to use in the following
topic/issue?
1.The Many Causes of Asthma Attack
2.Changing the Length of the School Day
3.Media Has Negative Effects on Children
4.How to Make Grandma’s Homemade Bread
5.Should Online Learning be Implemented in the Philippines
Even After the Pandemic?
6.How to Cope with Stressful Situation
7. Should parents be held responsible for actions of their
children?
53. Writing Activity:
Directions: Apply the technique in writing informative text
by writing a comparison and contrast essay on one of the
following topics. Use the Venn Diagram to help you list the
similarities and differences of the two concepts you are
comparing and contrasting.
a.Gen X vs. Gen Z
b.Face to face class vs. Online class
c. eBooks vs. printed books
d.P-Pop vs. K-Pop
57. “He who want to persuade
should put his trust not in
the right argument, but in the
right word. The power of
sound has always been
greater than the power of
sense.”
- Joseph Conrad
58. • 1.What is persuasion? How is it different from
argumentation?
• 2.Beyond writing academic essays, in which
other contexts do you find yourself using
persuasion?
• 3.How do you convince people to believe in
your views regarding the perspectives in life?
