KEY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS IN ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT .pptx

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Ms. LISLIE MONTERA ORAY
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SAINT CATHERINE
OF SIENAACADEMY OF
SAMAL, INC.
Poblacion, Samal, Bataan
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
ENGLISH
CLASS

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Direction: Analyze the painting below and try to
ponder the message it wants to convey.
SAINT CATHERINE OF SIENA ACADEMY OF SAMAL, INC.
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Processing Questions:
1. What can you infer from the illustration?
2. What do you think is the subject of the
painting?
3. What emotions does the painting evoke in
you? Why?
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“FOR ARGUMENT’S SAKE”
Directions: Watch attentively the short
video titled “For Argument’s Sake” by
Daniel Cohen and answer the following
questions.
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1.After watching the video, what do you think are
the reasons that we argue?
2.What ideas have you gained from Daniel Cohen
that have a powerful impact on how you view
argumentation?
3.In your perspective, is argumentation really
important in our lives as human beings?

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4. As a student, what points in the video,
leave an interesting mark on you?
5. In the video, the speaker mentioned the
different methods of argument. In this
case, how do you think these methods
affect how we view argumentation?

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Key
Structural
Elements of
an

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ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT
An argumentative text is a writing that
requires a writer to investigate a topic; collect,
generate, and evaluate evidence; and
establish a position on the topic.
An argument text is a text written about a
subject, where the writer is either 'for' or
'against' the subject.

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KEY STRUCTURAL
ELEMENTS THAT YOU
NEED TO OBSERVE
AND CONSIDER
WHEN WRITING AN

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INTRODUCTION
Also called exposition. Usually introduces the
problem and gives necessary background
information.
Also contains the thesis statement or the claim
which states the position of the writer about a
particular topic or issue. The thesis statement is
usually the last sentence of the introduction.

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Examples of Thesis
Statement:

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BODY
The part of the argumentative text where you
work on your arguments. It presents your
reasons for your stated position. Every reason
is usually the topic sentence in each
paragraph which is backed up with evidence
in the form of examples, statistics, personal
experiences, or quotations.

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You can have 2-3 strong arguments in your
body. You may also add a paragraph to
discredit opposing arguments or
counterclaims. This part is called refutation
which you also need to back up with
evidence.

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CONCLUSION
Found in the final paragraph of an
argumentative text.
It restates the position and gives one or two
general statements to summarize the
arguments that support the main claim.

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Argumentative
vs.
Persuasive Writing
Subtle, but Significant,
Differences

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Goal of ARGUMENTATIVE
WRITING:
To get reader to
acknowledge that your side
is valid and deserves
consideration as another
point of view.
Goal of PERSUASIVE
WRITING:
To get reader to agree
with you/your point of
view on a particular
topic.
General technique of
Argumentative writing:
Offers the reader relevant
reasons, credible facts, and
sufficient evidence to
support that the writer has
General technique of
Persuasive writing:
Blends facts and
emotion in attempt to
convince the reader that
the writer is “right.”

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Starting point of
Research a topic and
then align with one
side.
Starting point of
Persuasive writing:
Identify a topic and
your side.
Audience of
Doesn’t need an
audience to convince.
The writer is content
with simply putting it
out
Audience of Persuasive
writing:
Needs intended
audience. Knowing what
they think and believe,
the writer “attacks”
attempting to persuade

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Viewpoint used in
Acknowledge that
opposing views exist, not
only to hint at what a fair-
minded person you are,
but to give you the
opportunity to counter
these views tactfully in
order to show why you feel
that your own view is the
more worthy one to hold.
Writer presents multiple
Viewpoint used in
Persuasive writing:
Persuasion has a single-
minded goal. It is based
on a personal conviction
that a particular way of
thinking is the only
sensible way to think.
Writer presents one side
— his side.
(Persuasive writing may
include ONE opposing
point, it is then quickly

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Attitude of
argumentative
writing: Simply to
get the reader to
consider you have an
idea worthy of
listening to. The
writer is sharing a
conviction, whether
the audience ends up
Attitude of
persuasive writing:
Persuasive writers
want to gain
another “vote” so
they “go after”
readers more
aggressively.
Persuasive writing
is more personal,

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Statement of Position (Thesis
Statement)
Argument 1
Argument 2
Counterclaim
Conclusion (Restatement of
Position)
FILL IT OUT
Direction: Read the argumentative text and extract
the elements to complete the table that follows.

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CHOOSE IT
Direction: Read the statement and choose the
correct term that will complete the sentence.
should needn’t would can don’t have to
must mustn’t shouldn’t shall can’t
1. If you are sick, you __________ go to work. You’ll
infect everyone there.
2. Drivers _________ stop at red lights.

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3. You _________ finish the proposal today. You can
finish it tomorrow.
4. She __________ hear much better with her new
hearing aids.
5. _______ I order us a bottle of wine?
6. Sam _____________ pick his daughter up from the
school. She’s taking the bus home.
7. You ______________ finish your tasks.

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8. You ______________eat so many sweets. They
are bad for you.
9.______________ you mind walking a little faster?
We’re going to be late.
10. I’m sorry. I __________ help you. I don’t know how
to do it.

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On the given social issues below, write at least 3-5
sentence paragraphs expressing your stand and
arguments. Use 5 modal verbs and adverbs and underline
them. (5pts each item)
1. Confidential Funds
2. Gender Inequality
3. Disaster Risk Mitigation in the Philippines
4. War on Drugs

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General Instructions: Read and analyze the following activities.
Complete the following sentences.
1. __________________ links words or ideas in an argument.
2._____ are words and structures that add judgment and help develop
an argument.
3.For instance, namely, such as, as follows, and particularly are
expressions used to_______.
4.First(ly), Second(ly), Next, Then, Last(ly), and Finally are used when _.
5.Learning the use of conjunction is important because _________.

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EXCERPT ANALYSIS:
Direction: Read the text below and answer the questions
that follow.
1. What is the author's claim?
2. What is the main point the author is trying to make?
3.Are the opinions of the essayist best? Explain your answer
concisely.
4. What is the function of the underlined words in every paragraph?
Explain.
5.Do you agree with the points being made in the excerpt? Justify.

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Should There Be More Schools in the Philippines?
(An excerpt)
It is common knowledge that teachers in the Philippines are underpaid
that is why there is a limited supply of teachers in both private and public
schools. In addition, some of the talented teachers would rather choose
to work abroad than in the Philippines because there is that idea that they
can have better opportunities there. Lastly, there is only a limited number
of people who can go to school. Problems such as lack in money often
contribute to why this is happening. According to research, students who
belong to the poor sector have higher dropout rates because they do not
have the economic resources to sustain their education (Meinardus,
2003). There is also that thinking that it is better to just work than to study.
Lastly, even though the government can help in addressing this problem,
they cannot provide for everyone’s education because they lack funds.

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ASSIGNMENT:
Write a 500 words essay expressing
your stand about “ABORTION”. Use
evaluative language and conjunctions
in conveying your arguments.

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