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English
Quarter 4 - Module 8
Compose a Persuasive Essay
Based on Self-Selected Topic
English – Grade 6
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Quarter 4 – Module 8: Compose a Persuasive Essay Based on Self Selected Topic
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English
Quarter 4 - Module 8
Compose a Persuasive Essay
Based on Self-Selected Topic
Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, dear learners, can
continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions,
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Thank you.
 What I Need to Know

This module provides varied activities that will help you learn how
to compose a persuasive essay on self-selected topic. LC code
ENG6WC-IVb-2.2

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

• identify components of persuasive essay
• use graphic organizer to arrange ideas
• create persuasive essay on self-selected topic to express
thoughts and ideas clearly

What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on another
sheet of paper.

_____1. What type of writing aims to convince someone to support an idea or

a cause?
A. description
B. exposition
C. narration
D. persuasion

_____2. Why does a writer use persuasion?

A. to entertain you
B. to inform you of current events
C. to teach you how something is done
D. to influence you to believe something

_____3. Which of the following elements are included in a persuasive text

structure?
A. Begin with a clearly stated claim.
B. Provide reasons to support a stance.
C. Provide supporting facts and opinions.
D. all of these

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_____4. What is the purpose of the poster ad?

A. to entertain
B. to explain
C. to narrate
D. to persuade

_____5. What is this ad selling?

A. house and lot
B. product
C. services
D. tickets

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A. DRT has luxurious hotels.
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_____7. Who is/are the target audience for this advertisement?

A. men
B. children
C. mountaineers only
D. families and friends

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_____8. How do you think this advertisement convinces people to visit DRT?
A. appeal to credibility
B. appeal to emotions
C. use of powerful words
D. all of these

_____9. What feeling does this ad create for the reader?

A. confused
B. excitement
C. motivated
D. relieved

_____10. What information will you get if call the phone number provided?
A. group rates
B. places to go
C. who can join
D. time of departure

What’s In

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it on another
sheet of paper.

_____1. What is a fact?

A. Something that is biased.
B. Something that is always true.
C. Something that can be proven.
D. Both B and C are correct.

_____2. What is an opinion?

A. It is what the experts say.
B. It is something that is always true.
C. It is what a person thinks or feels.
D. None of these

_____3. Which of the following is a fact?

A. Recess is fun.
B. Recess is only for children.

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 C. Hide and seek is the best game to play during recess.
D. “Those who had more than 15 minutes of recess a day showed better
behavior in class than those who had little or none” (Parker-Pope
2009).

_____4. Which of the following is an opinion?

A. Running is the best exercise.
B. Philippines is a tropical country.
C. In a food chain, plants are the producers.
D. Department of Health reported 541, 560 confirmed cases of
COVID-19 as of February 10, 2021.

_____5. The following are types of writing that involves persuasion except
A. editorial
B. manual
C. propaganda
D. review

_____6. Which of the following can help you construct a coherent paragraph?
A. outline
B. graphic organizers
C. proper use of transition words and phrases
D. all of the above

_____7. In a paragraph, where will you find the details?

A. body of the paragraph
B. conclusion
C. heading
D. introduction

_____8. What is the purpose of the conclusion?

A. to give facts
B. to convey your message
C. to get the reader’s attention
D. to restate your claims and reasons

_____9. School uniforms are important. Which of the following reasons does
NOT support this statement?
A. Uniforms make the pupils feel equal.
B. School sports team wears colorful uniforms.
C. Pupils will save time deciding on what to wear.
D. Uniforms help pupils feel they belong to a group.

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_____10. Jollibee’s slogan during the COVID-19 pandemic is Langhap-
Sarap Bida ang Saya! Safe at ang Saya!
What is the purpose of this ad?
A. to describe
B. to entertain
C. to inform
D. to persuade

What’s New

Directions: Read and analyze the poem.

My Aspin
Meldrid M. Olis

My dog is lovable
Truly incredible
He can read my feelings,
If I am happy, sad, or raging.

His coat is short and coarse

Doesn’t make him any less
Equally guards and shields
Like all expensive breeds.

When I come
To our humble home
He scampers and scuttles
Asking for kisses and cuddles.

Dogs are man’s best friend

Our funny, furry companions.
If you want to be as happy as me
Then get yourself a bubbly Aspin like me!

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Answer these questions:

1. What is the poem about?

______________________________________________________________

2. How do you think the speaker of the poem feels about the Aspin?
Give evidence from the poem to support your ideas.

_____________________________________________________________

3. What is the purpose of the author in writing this poem?

______________________________________________________________

4. How does the poet persuade the reader?

______________________________________________________________

5. If you have a pet, how will you treat it?

___________________________________________________________________

What is It

Persuasive Essay

Do you know what it means to persuade? You may have tried to

persuade your parents to buy you a new toy or persuade a friend to join your
basketball team. To persuade is to effect change in someone to do or believe
something. Persuasive essay is a type of writing where an author or writer
states an opinion in order to convince a reader or an audience. It can be in a
form of a poem, letter, speech, review, poster and advertisement. It is a helpful
way to change people’s minds.
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A good persuasive writing or essay:
✓ States author’s opinion on a topic clearly. Author must hook the audience’s
attention by introducing the topic in an interesting way.
✓ Knows the audience. Whom is it for? Classmates, friends, parents, etc.
✓ Supports his stance or opinion with convincing reasons. Carefully uses
words to appeal to the audience’s emotions.
✓ Organizes reasons in logical manner, leaving the most important reason in
the last part of the paragraph. Conclusion must restate the most important
idea the writer wants the audience to believe.

Persuasive Essay Writing Process

1. Prewriting – is the first stage in writing where the author or writer thinks of
the topic, audience, and purpose of the essay.

Purpose – to persuade the reader’s opinion about a topic

Audience – whom to persuade
Topic – brainstorm ideas or issues you feel strongly about then choose
a position. Which side are you on?

Organization and elaboration – arrange your essay in logical order

stating the most important at the end of your essay to clear your
readers or audience of any doubts.

To make your reader do something or to agree with your point of view in

a persuasive essay, use elaboration. Elaboration is adding details and reasons
to explain your ideas and opinion.

Study the chart.

Ways to Questions to Ask Strategies to Use

Elaborate Yourself

Know your • What opinion do I • Choose use of

audience and want to express? words properly to fit
purpose • Whom do I want your purpose and
to persuade? audience.

Use facts in • What reasons can • Present your

providing your I provide to show reasons in a logical
reasons and why others should manner
details agree with my
opinion?

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 • What facts and • Give details and
details can I facts for each
provide to support reason you
each of my provided. Save
reasons? your strongest
reason for last to
end your essay with
a powerful note.

Stay on the topic • Do all of my • Do not include

reasons and information not
details stated in a related to your topic
logical order to
support my
opinion?
Conclude urging • Restate your • Conclude with a
an action opinion call to action

To make your essay convincing, use strong words to appeal to people’s

emotions. Make use of transition words.

To state your opinion, start with:

• In my opinion…
• I think….
• I believe…
• I feel…
• We should…
• If you want to be ______, then you will be _____

To provide reasons:
• First…Second…Third…
• To begin with…
• Another reason….
• Lastly…Finally
• Most importantly…

When giving details:

• For example…For instance…
• In other words…
• In fact…
• Additionally…

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When concluding:
• In conclusion…
• To sum it up…
• Finally…
• If you like to be…then

Using these transition words and phrases will make sure that your
sentences and paragraphs have coherence. These transition words act as a
bridge linking together ideas, show relationships, and guide the reader to reach
an understanding of your point of view.

2. Drafting - is the stage of the writing process in which you develop a complete
first version of a piece of writing. In drafting, observe the three parts of a
paragraph:

Topic sentence – is the focus of your essay. State your position

or stance and introduce your topic in a way that will hook
your reader’s attention.

Body Sentences – this part contains reasons to explain and support your
stance or position. Provide at least three reasons. Use facts and
statistics to back up your opinion and reasons. Use strong words
to appeal to your reader’s emotions. Make sure you stay with your
topic.

Concluding Sentence – this part should contain the restatement of your

opinion urging a call to action.

You can use an outline to help you organize your thoughts and main
points.

3. Revising – once you’re done drafting your essay, reread your work to improve
your paragraph. Leave out unnecessary sentences not related to your topic.

Review this self-checklist:

➢ Does my writing fit my purpose and audience?
➢ Did I capture the reader’s attention?
➢ Did I clearly state my position in the topic sentence?
➢ Have I clearly stated my opinion?
➢ Have I provided enough reasons to convince my reader?
➢ Did I organize my reasons in logical manner?
➢ Did I use transition words properly to make my sentences coherent?
➢ Did I close my essay with a strong restatement of my stance?

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4. Editing – check for errors in spelling, punctuation marks, and mechanics in
grammar.

5. Publishing – after checking your work one last time, you are now ready to
publish. You may type or write your final copy neatly on a sheet of paper.

What’s More

Direction: Read the persuasive essay below.

Should Parents Let Their Kids Use Cellphones?

Meldrid M. Olis

Who is not using cellphones today? Cellphone nowadays is considered

a necessity. It has become part of our basic needs to connect and stay
connected with their working parents. With this in mind, kids should be allowed
to use cellphones.

To start with, cellphones provide safety for kids. For example, kids can
immediately contact their parents in cases of emergencies. Parents will be able
to keep track of their children’s activities at home while they are at work.

Another reason is, cellphones are excellent learning resources. Kids can
use their phones to do homework and research in solving problems and finding
facts.

Lastly, cellphones can encourage the responsible use of technology to

advance their learning. They can learn when and how to use their phones and
become independent learners.

In conclusion, cellphones may pose drawbacks for kids but if parents

teach their kids the responsible use of technology and setting strict rules to
follow, both can take advantage of the many good things cellphones have to
offer. Cellphones must be used to enhance communication, provide easy
access to learning resources, and strengthen responsible use of technology.

Answer these questions:

1. What opinion is the writer trying to express?

______________________________________________________________

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2. Who is the writer trying to persuade?

______________________________________________________________

3. Is the writing fit for the purpose and audience? Why or why not?

______________________________________________________________

4. What reasons does the writer give to convince you?

______________________________________________________________

5. What are the supporting details the writer used to support his/her reasons?

______________________________________________________________

Independent Activity 1

Directions: Put a check mark (✔) before each sentence which shows a
helpful way to persuade others, (x) if not. Write your answer on another sheet
of paper.

_____1. brainstorming

_____2. identifying the purpose

_____3. support opinions with facts

_____4. Details must stay with the topic.

_____5. Leave out concluding sentence.

_____6. Use statistics to support reasons.

_____7. Know whom the persuasive piece is for.

_____8. Author must get the attention of the reader.

_____9. Reasons and details may be written in any order.

_____10. Use strong words to appeal to the audience’s feelings.

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Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Choose from the transition words inside the box to complete the
table. Write your answer on another sheet of paper.

I should… To summarize…

In conclusion… In my opinion…

To begin with… In other words…

First… Finally…

For example… Most importantly…

Transition words used in persuasive essay

When stating When providing When providing When arriving

an opinion reasons details at a
conclusion

Independent Activity 2

Directions: Complete the flowchart below to show the writing process. Write
your answer on another sheet of paper.

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Independent Assessment 2

A. Directions: Identify the audience for each of the following paragraphs.

Choose your answer inside the parenthesis. Write your answer on another
sheet of paper.

_________1. Join Sto. Niño Elementary School’s Scouting for exciting activities
to learn positive values, community involvement, and personal growth.
Everyone is guaranteed to experience an amazing time!
(drivers, pupils, vendors)

_________2. Nothing is more important than taking care of our planet we live
in. We will cease to exist without it. You must take care of it. Practice proper
waste management. Use renewable energy and lessen your carbon footprint.
(athletes, fishermen, all human beings)

_________3. Why buy a dog when you can adopt? There are many dogs in the
shelter that deserves a forever loving home. You should adopt. Not only will it
save a life, but also good for your health.
(boxers, mechanics, pet lovers)

_________4. If you like the story of Si Pagong at si Matsing, then this book is
definitely for you. It is full of fun and adventure. At the same time, you will learn
a valuable lesson. This book is quite interesting. You would enjoy reading it.
(children, doctors, grandparents)

B. Directions: Read the opinions and reasons below. Identify the reason which
is NOT relevant to the topic. Write the letter of the correct answer on another
sheet of paper.

Opinion
_____5.

Filipinos love
basketball.

Reason Reason
Reason C. Chess is a
A. It promotes
good sport too.
sportsmanship. B. It is a popular
and thrilling
game.

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_____6. Opinion

Excessive use of
technology is bad.

Reason
Reason
Reason C. Children are
A. It causes lack
not getting
of sleep. B. Gadgets are
enough exercise.
expensive.

C. Directions: Write one reason and one detail for each opinion. Write your
answer on another sheet of paper.

Example
Opinion: Dogs are better than cats.
Reason: Dogs are easier to train.
Detail: They can be trained to obey and protect you.

7. Opinion: Everybody should practice reduce, reuse, recycle.

Reason: _________________________________________________
Detail: ___________________________________________________

8. Opinion: School uniform is the proper attire to go to school.

Reason: _________________________________________________
Detail: ___________________________________________________

9. Opinion: Single-use plastics should be banned.

Reason: _________________________________________________
Detail: ___________________________________________________

10. Opinion: People should follow health guidelines against COVID-19.

Reason: _________________________________________________
Detail: ___________________________________________________

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Independent Activity 3

Directions: Choose a topic that you are interested in. Use the web below to
organize your thoughts and ideas. Write your answer on another sheet of paper.

My purpose:
My audience: _____________________
________________ _____________________
__

My opinion:
_________________
_________________
______

Reason 1: Reason 3:
____________ _____________
____________ Reason 2: _____________
____________ _____________ _____________
_____________ ___
_____________

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Independent Assessment 3

Directions: Rewrite your answers from Independent Activity 3 in essay form.

Use transition words to make your sentences coherent. Write your essay on
another sheet of paper.

_________________________________
(Title)

(Introduction) _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

(Reason 1) _______________________________________________
(Detail)________________________________________________________

(Reason 2) _______________________________________________
(Detail)________________________________________________________

(Reason 3) _______________________________________________
(Detail)________________________________________________________

(Conclusion) ______________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

Rubrics
5 4 3 2 1
Clearly expressed point of view or stance
Provided clear reasons and/or evidence to
support opinion
Organized supporting details ending with a strong
statement
Grammar and mechanics

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 What I Have Learned

Directions: Supply the missing word or set of words for each blank to make
the sentences correct. Write your answer on another sheet of paper.

_______________ is a type of writing where an author or writer states

an opinion in order to convince a reader or an audience. It can be in a form of
a poem, letter, speech, review, poster and advertisement.

To make your reader do something or to agree with your point of view in

a persuasive essay, use __________. It is adding details and reasons to
explain your ideas and opinion.

To make your essay convincing, use strong words to appeal to people’s

__________. Use __________ words and phrases to make your sentences
and paragraphs coherent.

What I Can Do

Directions: Compose a persuasive essay about a topic that you are interested
about. Write your essay on another sheet of paper.

State your opinion clearly:

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Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

Conclusion:

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Guide questions:
➢ Does your writing fit your purpose and audience?
➢ Do you capture the reader’s attention with your introduction?
➢ Is your opinion clearly stated?
➢ Did you back up your opinion with strong reasons?
➢ Did you organize your reasons in a logical manner?
➢ Did you conclude with a strong ending?

Rubrics
5 4 3 2 1
Clearly expressed point of view or stance
Provided clear reasons and/or evidence to
support opinion
Organized supporting details ending with a strong
statement
Grammar and mechanics

Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer that best complete the
statement or answers the question. Write your answer on another sheet of
paper.

______1. What is the main intention of an author who writes a persuasive

piece?
A. to buy products
B. to raise awareness
C. to entertain the reader or audience
D. to convince the reader to agree with the issue with the use of facts

______2. What are the components of a persuasive text structure?

A. begins with a stance or claim
B. gives facts to support opinion
C. provides reasons to support a stance
D. all of these

______3. Persuasive writing can be in a form of ____________

A. a letter
B. a speech
C. an advertisement
D. all of these

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______4. It is adding details and reasons to explain your ideas and opinion.
A. conclusion
B. elaboration
C. stance
D. summary

______5. Which of the following is NOT necessary in a persuasive text

structure?
A. begins with a clearly stated claim
B. states daily record of events and experiences
C. reasons using facts and examples to support stance
D. use of strong words to appeal to reader’s and audience’s emotions

_____6. What part of a persuasive essay will you find restatement of claim or
reason?
A. body sentences
B. conclusion
C. hook
D. introduction

_____7. Violent video game is bad for children. Which of the following reasons
support this claim?
A. Video games are the best past time.
B. If you are done with your homework, you can play video games.
C. Adult can play violent video games because they are old enough.
D. According to studies, children exposed to violent video games
display aggressive behaviors.

______8. Which of these should NOT be used to support your reason in a

persuasive essay?
A. examples
B. facts
C. fiction
D. statistics

______9. How would you plan to connect paragraphs to each other in a

persuasive essay?
A. Provide different important details for each paragraph.
B. See to it that each paragraph links to the introduction.
C. Write as many details as you can for each paragraph.
D. Make sure that each paragraph connects to the conclusion.

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______10. What might happen if you fail to consider your audience before
writing your persuasive piece?
A. Your audience will lose interest.
B. Your audience will agree with you.
C. Your audience will less likely to be persuaded.
D. Both A and C are correct.

Additional Activities
Directions: Compose a persuasive letter addressed to your barangay officials
about a project that you are interested. State in your letter why you think this
project should be created. Support your opinion with convincing reasons. Write
your persuasive letter on another sheet of paper.

(Heading) ________________

Dear _____________, (Salutation)

(Body)
_____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Sincerely Yours, (Closing)

_____________ (Signature)

Rubrics
5 4 3 2 1
Takes a clear position or stance
Supports position or stance with well-chosen
reasons and/or examples
Well organized with effective use of transitions
Conventions

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 Answer Key

Independent Assessment 1

What I Know Independent Activity 2

1. D 1. prewriting
2. D 2. drafting
3. D 3. revising
4. D 4. editing
5. C 5. publishing
6. D
7. D
8. D Independent Assessment 2
9. B A. 1. pupils
10. A 2. all human beings
3. pet lovers
What‘s In 4. children
1. B
2. C B. 5. C
3. D 6. C
4. A
5. B
6. D
7. A C. Answers may vary
8. D
9. B Independent Activity 3
10. D Answers may vary

What‘s New Independent Assessment 3

Answers may vary Answers may vary

What‘s More What‘s More

Answers may vary Persuasive essay–elaboration–emotions–transition words

Independent Activity 1 What I Can Do

1. ✓ Answers may vary
2. ✓
3. ✓ Assessment Additional Activity
4. ✓ 1. C 6. B Answers may vary
5. X 2. D 7. D
6. ✓ 3. D 8. C
7. ✓ 4. B 9. B
8. ✓ 5. B 10. D
9. X
10. ✓

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Cidro, Mark Glenn, De Peralta Honeylein, Gahol, Pacita and Gorgon Eugenia. Across
Borders Through Language. Quezon City: Vibal Group, Inc. 2014.

Farr, Roger and Strickland Dorothy. Harcourt Language. Florida: Harcourt.

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