A Detailed Lesson Plan in English

for Grade-10

I. Objectives
At the end of 50 minutes class, students will be able to:
a. define Argumentative Writing;
b. discuss its key elements; and
c. compose a Argumentative Writing with evident techniques.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Lesson 4 Using Argumentative Writing Techniques.
Materials: PowerPoint Presentation, and Visual Aids.
Skills: Listening, Analysis, Evaluating, and Understanding.
References: Q3 English 10 Module 2B, and English Teacher Juan YouTube channel.

Teachers’ Activity Students’ Activity

A. PRELIMINARIES
a. Prayer
Before we formally start, may I ask : Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy
Janice to lead us a prayer? name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on
earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily
bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive
those who trespass against us; and lead us not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Good morning, class! : Good morning, Sir.

Before you take your seats, please,

arrange your chairs properly.

b. Checking of attendance
Class, who is absent today? : None, Sir!

Very good! So can I expect full blast : Yes, Sir!

energy from you today?

c. Recapitulation/Review
Anyone from the class who can tell : (Students raise their hands)
me what was our previous lesson?

Yes, Jamaica? : Sir, it’s all about Persuasive Essay writing

technique.
 What is Persuasive Writing? : Sir, It is a kind of writing that persuades the
reader to believe.

How many paragraphs does a : Sir, it has three but in body part it must have
Persuasive Writing have? minimum of three paragraphs.

What are these three? : Sir, the introduction, body, and conclusion.

What are the differences of writing an : Sir, in writing an informative essay it’s more on
Informative Essay to Persuasive facts or evidence while in argumentative it is
Essay? emotional-based.

Exactly! Who else from the class who : Sir, in writing an informative the writer state
can tell me. What are the differences factual and unbiased while argumentative can be
between Argumentative and biased.
Informative Essay?

What about its similarities? : Sir, it is both writing.

What else? : Sir, it’s both trying to convince the reader to

believe.

Amazing! Do you have any question : None, Sir.

regarding our last topic?

If none, are you ready to move to our : Yes, Sir.

next lesson?

Brilliant!

B. MOTIVATION
Task 1: A matter of Perspective
Look at the editorial cartoon below. What
can you say about the cartoon? What
general idea does it convey?

: Sir, I see the latest issue jeepney phase out. I

think this editorial cartoon conveyed that our old
jeepneys need a quick improvement for land
safety and modernization.
 : Sir, it’s all about the issue in west Philippine sea
between China and Philippines. This editorial
cartoon conveyed that our government must
defend our territory; there must be an action for
this issue.

: Sir, it’s all about covid19. This editorial cartoon

conveyed us to limit things that we usually
normalize back then. There must be a limitation
in gatherings, fiesta, etc. to lessen the number of
cases our government needs to implement
quarantine.

: Sir, it’s all about education. It conveyed us that

through education we are able to succeed but for
us to be able to conquer our dreams we need to
work hard, believed, and stay together.

Very well class! Thank you for sharing

your opinion.

Based on this activity. What did you : Sir, I see the latest issues that we are facing in
observed about these editorial cartoons? the present time.

Precisely! Who else? : Sir, we can convey our thoughts through digital
art.

Exactly! Do you have an idea? Before we : Sir, Argumentative Writing Techniques.

proceed to our discussion. What do you
think is our lesson for today?

Exactly!
C. LESSON PROPER
According to Maya Jacob “The most
useful asset of a person is not a head full
of knowledge, but a heart full of love,
with ears open to listen, and hands
willing to help.”

Who wants to read our class objectives?

Yes, Trixie? Kindly read. : At the end of 50 minutes class, students will be
able to:
a. define Argumentative Writing;
b. discuss its key elements; and
c. compose a Argumentative Writing with evident
techniques.
Thank you! So, for today’s discussion we
are going to define what Argumentative
Writing is, discuss its essential parts, and
you are going to compose Argumentative
Essay with evident techniques.

In one of your previous lesson for this

Quarter, you were introduced to the
essentials of an argument essay. Here in
this lesson, you will revisit the concepts
and further your learning by getting
familiar with some argumentative writing
styles.

“Argument”. What comes into your mind : (Students raise their hands)
when you heard the word argument?

Yes, Daril? : Sir, from the root word argue means you are
trying to prove something with convict.
Very good! Many people associate the
term, “argument,” with a negative
connotation. Arguments are actually a
regular part of the workplace and other
areas of a person's life. Arguments are
used to negotiate as well as to determine
the best solution for a particular issue.
They can also be used to determine the
extent of truth there is in a certain claim
or hypothesis.
What is Argumentative Writing? Who : (Students raise their hands)
wants to read?

Yes, Justine? : Argumentative writing is a type of writing

wherein the writer aims at presenting an issue (be
it scientific, political, social, etc.) and then taking
side or making a stand, which he will have to
support by giving proof or evidence. This task
requires that the writer read about the topic and
research about evidence (e.g., statistics, statement
of experts, legal documents).
As mentioned in earlier, it is quite similar
with persuasive writing in some aspects,
but argumentative texts adopt a fair,
formal and reasonable tone; hence,
emotive appeal does not play a
significant role here. In terms of
structure, argumentative essays should
have a straightforward structure so they
are easy for readers to follow.

Let’s recap your understanding. This is a : Yes, Sir!

matching type. In your class, I will
randomly choose a name, I will present
the paragraph, and you will guess which
part of the essay it belongs. Are we
ready?

This paragraph is still part of the body, : Counterclaim.

but it is reserved for acknowledging
opposing claims and then refuting them
to further support your side or stance.

Counterclaim is the argument to refute

earlier arguments and give weight to the
actual position. Next, is?

This part should provide an outline of the : Introduction.

topic, the background information needed
to understand your argument, the
evidence you will present, and your
thesis statement. (A thesis statement is a
clear, concise, one-sentence summary of
your main point and claim.)

It is an introductory paragraph; it is in the

start of the essay. This is called the
“gateway” of an essay it is because it
attracts the attention of readers to the
essay and gives the readers background
information about the topic. It also
introduces the thesis statement of the
essay, which is the heart of an essay, and
tells what to be discussed in the body
paragraphs. Next, we have?

This part comprises at least three : Body.

paragraphs that contain reasons and
evidence (such as examples, research,
statistics, statements from an authority,
etc.) that back up your claim.

It is rephrasing the thesis statement,

major points, call attention, or just having
the concluding remarks. It even has some
recommendations. Next, is?

This is a one-paragraph part that restates : Conclusion.

your thesis and summarizes all of the
arguments. Here, no other arguments
should be introduced anymore.

It is rephrasing the thesis statement,

major points, call attention, or just having
the concluding remarks. It even has some
recommendations.

Now, who can give me the right order of : (Students raise their hands)
these paragraphs?

Yes, Abegail? : Sir, Introduction, body, counterclaim, and

conclusion.
Very good! Class, it’s a good point that
you remember our first lesson. There are
several different types of arguments, and
each type is used in different scenarios.

Why is it important to know the types of : Sir, Understanding the different types of
arguments? arguments is important because it allows us to
determine which type is most appropriate in a
given situation.
Amazing! There are a number of
different types of arguments, including
proposal arguments, causal arguments,
definition arguments and narrative
arguments. Each has a different purpose,
and using the right type of argument for
the given situation will ensure you get
your point across in a clear and confident
manner.

First is Proposal Argument. Who wants : (Students raise their hands)

to read?

Yes, Nico? : A proposal argument is one in which a person

proposes a particular solution to a specific issue.
This argument should include the establishment
of a problem, the details of the proposal and
reasons why the proposal is a good idea.
This type of argument, you must propose
a solution to a problem. First, you must
establish a clear problem and then
propose a specific solution to that
problem. For example, an employee may
make a proposal argument that proposes
a new way to increase customer retention
rates.

Second is Causal Argument. Who wants : (Students raise their hands)

to read?

Yes, Jerick? : A causal argument is a type of argument used to

persuade someone or a group of people that one
thing has caused something else. This type of
argument focuses on how something occurred
and how a problem arose as a result of that
occurrence.
This argument type is important because
it helps people determine the reasons why
certain things happen and to make clear
the cause to ensure it doesn't happen
again. For example, arguing why climate
change is occurring allows individuals to
explore potential causes and come to an
agreement on those causes.

Third one is Definition Argument. Who

wants to read? : (Students raise their hands)

Yes, Rose Ann? : Definition Arguments in this type of argument,

you use a definition as the starting point for
making your case.
For example, in a definition argument,
you might argue that NCAA basketball
players should be defined as professional
players and, therefore, should be paid.

Lastly is Narrative Argument. Who wants : (Students raise their hands)

to read?

Yes, Westly? : Narrative Argument in this type of argument,

you make your case by telling a story with a clear
point related to your argument. For example,
A narrative argument is an argument in
which an individual states their case by
telling a story that illustrates a point
directly related to the argument. For
example, an employee may describe their
experience with another company's
customer service representatives to make
a stance on a change the employee wants
to make in their own company's customer
service approach.

To make sure that the content of each

paragraph has substance, here are some
argumentative writing techniques or tips
outlined from Sarikas (2019) and other
sources. Read and explain.

1. Make your thesis crystal clear. : Sir, readers should be able to pinpoint
immediate what your thesis statement is;
otherwise, it would make your essay weak. Make
it stand out by putting it in the first paragraph of
your essay.

2. Use evidence to support your side. : Sir, for every point that you make, make sure
you have facts to back it up. This not only makes
your essay stronger, but it also helps you build
your authority or credibility as a writer.

3. Show why the other side is weak. : Sir, The best argumentative essays are not that
focuses only on their side but those that present
 opposing arguments and then countering them.
This tells the reader that the writer has really
considered all sides and found out which is better.

4. Use logical connectors. : Sir, Knowing the right words or phrases to use
plays an important part in making sure that all the
contents of the essay are organized. Therefore,
make sure to use where appropriate some logical
connectors such as however, on the other hand,
consequently, therefore, and so on.

Bravo!

D. ANALYSIS
How many writing techniques we : Sir, we discuss three.
discuss?

Among all the three writing techniques. : Sir, all of them it may be have different strategy
Which is your favorite and why? and style but all of them have only one goal and
that is to convince the reader.

What make these three writing technique : Sir, its purpose to convince the reader to
similar to each other? believed, and they are all piece of writing.

What makes them different? : Sir, its style and strategy.

E. GENERALIZATION
Do you have any question, clarification, : None, Sir!
or objection regarding our topic?

If so, what is Argumentative Writing? : Sir, it is a kind of writing that proving the issue
with convict.

How many paragraphs does an : Sir, it has minimum of five.

Argumentative Essay have?

What are the four structure of Sir, proposal, causal, definition, and narrative.
Argumentative Writing?
F. VALUES INTEGRATION
Going back to our first task. As a learner.
What do you think are the solution for
this issue?
: (Student gives his/her idea)

: (Student gives his/her idea)

: (Student gives his/her idea)

: (Student gives his/her idea)

III. Evaluation
QUIZ 4 Direction: Write the letter
of the correct answer on your
answer sheet. ERESURES MEANS
WRONG.

1. Which of the following is : A

described rebuttal?
a. The response counterargument.
b. The conclusion.
c. The return to your claim.
d. All of the above

2. There are three parts to an essay. : B

Which choice contains all of them?
a. Thesis, Lead, Hook
b. Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
c. Claim, Counterclaim, Rebuttal.
d. Only A and B

3. These are the elements of an : D

argumentative essay.
a. Claim, Argument
b. Evidence, claim and conclusion
c. Claim, Counterargument, Rebuttal.
d. All of the above

4. In which paragraph is the thesis : B

found?
a. Body
b. Introduction
c. Conclusion.
d. None of the above

5. How many paragraphs should your : D

essay possess?
a. at least four
b. at least two
c. at least three
d. at least five

6. Your thesis statement must include : A

the points you will discuss. At least
how many should you have in your
essay?
a. Three
b. One
c. Four
d. Two

7. This are the components of an : D

argumentative essay.
a. Introduction and Body.
b. Refutation and Conclusion
c. Introduction, Body and Conclusion
d. All of the above
 8. It is the body paragraph where : C
facts of the given thesis statements of
the essay are written?
a. Introduction
b. Refutation
c. Body
d. Conclusion

9. Which of the following is logic? :A

a. Reason
b. Feelings
c. Facts
d. Opinions

10. It is also called the gateway of an : A

essay?
a. Introduction
b. Body
c. Refutation
d. Conclusion

IV. Assignment
Identify if the statement is a
description or an example of
persuasive or argumentative text.
Write P for persuasive and A for
argumentative.

1. It usually ends with a call to action.

2. It aims to make the readers
acknowledge the truthfulness of the
writer’s claims.
3. It involves analysis, synthesis, and
evaluation of information or evidence
to give a solid support to the
argument.
4. Slow internet speed in the
Philippines is a problem in ensuring
quality education. The country fell six
notches to 121 out of 139 countries,
its 12.09 mbps far below the global
average of 30.89 mbps; this is why
Filipino learners cannot keep up with
international standards.
5. Diane Dimond wrote on her blog,
“And once robbed of their self-
esteem, they can suffer from mental
and physical problems, drop out of
school and even commit suicide.” No
one likes the way insults feel, and this
is why bullies are criminals.

Prepared by:

EMMANUEL R. DALERE
BSEd English 4th Year

GERALD M. CACHOLA JR.

Resource Teacher