Schools Division of Pampanga Province BALITUCAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Magalang, Pampanga
Grade Level Ten Quarter II
Semester N/A Region III English 10 Teaching October 21 – October 24, 2024 Learning Area Date
I. Learning Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, students are expected to:
a. define arguments;
b. identify key structural elements of arguments and,
c. perform a group debate using clear speech and coordinated gestures.
II. Subject matter
A. Topic: Identifying Key Structural Elements of Arguments
B. Reference: English 10 Quarter 2-Module 2
C. Materials/ ICT Tools: Laptop, Audio Visual Presentation, Printed Materials
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
I. Preliminary Activities
A. Greetings
Good morning, class. How are you today? Good morning, Ma’am. We are all doing great. I’m so glad to hear that. So, I am expecting that you will all give your best in our class today. Can Yes, Ma’am. you do that? B. Motivation
Before we begin today's lesson, I’d like you to look
at the following statements and tell me whether you agree or disagree. For each answer, you’ll make a sound. If you agree, say 'meow meow meow,' and if you disagree, say 'uh-oh.' Is that Yes, it’s clear, Ma’am! clear?
(I will then flash the statements with the use of
PowerPoint Presentation…) C. Review
Let’s do a simple brush up of what we have Ma’am, we have learned how to Identify the Key learned last meeting. Anyone? Structural Elements of Exposition-Statement of Position. Precisely! D. Lesson Proper Now, let me ask you, do we always agree on No, Ma’am. anything or everything?
Why? Because we have different views, opinions and
upbringing. Exactly. Now the thing isn’t just about who’s right or wrong. It is about how to win an argument.
Today, our topic is none other than Identifying Key
Structural Elements of Arguments.
We will delve into the world of arguments,
exploring how they are structured and how to write them effectively.
Let’s have our learning objectives first. (A student will raise his/her hand.) Who wants to read?
Thank you.
When we say arguments, it is a discussion in
which people express different opinions about something. It is also a viewpoint, claim or line of reasoning forwarded by authors or writers.
To tell you, understanding arguments is crucial
not only in English but in all areas of life, as it helps us communicate our thoughts clearly and persuasively.
May I ask when did you last argue about (Answer of the students may vary.) something?
Moving forward, an argument is composed of two
kinds of statement.
Firstly, we have The Conclusion. Who wants to (A student may raise his/her hand.) read the definition? When we are writing the conclusion, it must be It has a lot of interpretation and leads to clear, specific, and free from ambiguities. When we confusion, Ma’am. say ambiguities, what does it mean?
Exactly! Now, let’s have the second one which is (A student may raise his/her hand.) The Premise. Who wants to read the definition?
When we say premise, these are the pieces of
evidence or reasons, and arguments that support the claim being made. It’s not just hearsay or chismis from our well-known marites. Crystal, Crystal, clear, Ma’am. clear?
Take a look at this example:
Premise 1: Students who study for their exams
usually perform better. Premise 2: Emily studies for her exams every week. Conclusion: Therefore, Emily is likely to perform well on her exams.
Since regular studying leads to better exam
performance and Emily studies every week, we can Yes, Ma’am. confidently say she is likely to do well on her exams. Is it clear?
Any question? (Answer of the students may vary.)
Moving on, let’s talk about the premise or evidence
indicators. Who wants to read? (A student may raise his/her hand.)
They help readers identify the supporting evidence
and understand how it relates to the conclusion. (A student may raise his/her hand.) Let’s take a look at this example. Who wants to read?
Thank you. Are we on the same page? Yes, Ma’am.
Let’s move forward to the conclusion indicators.
Do you have any idea in your mind what are these (Students may share their ideas in class.) indicators?
Thank you. Words that introduce or appear in an
argument conclusion include:
therefore it may be inferred that
wherefore it must be that accordingly whence we may conclude so entails that it follows that hence implies that thus as a result consequently then
Formula doesn’t only apply in mathematics. We
also have formula in English. Isn’t amazing? Yes!
In writing an Argument, we have to consider this
formula: ARGUMENT = Conclusion + Reason
Let’s consider the following examples. Who wants (A student may raise his/her hand.) to read?
For the first example, we have the conclusion Because they are harmful to one’s physical, prohibited drugs should be banned. How come? mental, social, and emotional being. What’s the reason behind?
Very good! That falls down to our premise or reason Because
with the use of the indicator…
Precisely! We can automatically sense the
importance of the indicator, right? It helps us to stress the part of an argument that is being argued for. It makes clear which statement is the premise or reason and the conclusion.
It boils down the same with the following
examples. For example number two, why does the Due to the large number of SAP beneficiaries, DWSD went through a time of unrest? Ma’am.
Lastly, example number three, we have the The medical experts are trying to discover a reason…. Everybody read. COVID-19 vaccine.
This explains why the vaccine is being worked
on—because experts are seeking to find a solution.
We also have the conclusion: it has not yet been
proven to be effective for everyone.
This is the outcome or conclusion of the situation:
despite efforts, the vaccine’s effectiveness for all people hasn't been proven.
Hence, we used the indicator… However
Correct! Any question? (Answer of the students may vary)
Moving on to the next slide, we have the pieces of advice for effectively formulating an argument.
The first piece of advice is to have a clear
standpoint. This means you need to establish your opinion or position on the topic right from the beginning. Make sure your audience understands what you believe and what you are arguing for.
Next, organize your reasons logically. This helps
your audience follow your line of thinking. Use connectors to show how each reason supports Those connectors are linking verbs, Ma’am. your main claim. What are these connectors?
Third, provide supporting arguments and We use facts, statistics, and claims from evidence. Strengthen your argument with experts. evidence. What are these pieces of evidence?
Yes, precisely! We use facts, statistics, or quotes to
back up your claims. Strong evidence makes your argument more persuasive.
Fourth advise is you have to refer to other people’s
opinions, you can contrast them with your own. In here, you acknowledge opposing viewpoints.
Second to the last, you have to make sure to
reformulate your argument so the audience hears it one more time. How? By restating your main points in different words.
Lastly, summarize your main point at the end of
your argument. Do you believe in the saying that “strong conclusion leaves a lasting impression”? Definitely, Ma’am.
Alright! That’s right. By following these tips, you
can create a well-structured and compelling argument. Any questions or thoughts on these strategies? (Answer of the students may vary)
E. Application
Alright class, today we’re going to play a quick and
fun game to help us better understand the key parts of an argument. It’s called Argument Puzzle Match-Up. The goal of this game is to match the premises—or evidence—with the correct conclusion to form a complete argument. Now, in this game, each group will receive a set of mixed-up argument pieces. There will be premises (evidence) and conclusions that don’t match. Your task is to work together with your group to match Crystal clear, Ma’am. the correct premises with the correct conclusions. Crystal clear?
For example, if your premise talks about students
focusing more in school because of uniforms, you need to find a conclusion that says something like ‘uniforms should be mandatory.’
Once you think you’ve matched all the pieces
correctly, just wait until I give the signal for us to Yes, Ma’am. review your answers. Did you get it?
Do you have any question in mind before we (Questions may vary depending on the begin? clarifications needed by the students.)
Here’s how we’ll play:
1. I’m going to divide you into 3 groups.
2. Each group will receive a set of argument pieces. 3. Your job is to read the premises and conclusions, and then match them correctly. 4. You’ll have 3 minutes to complete the task, so work quickly! 5. When time is up, we’ll go over the answers together.
Alright, are we ready? Let’s begin! You have 3 Yes, Ma’am!
minutes—go!
(The game starts…)
(The game ends…)
Great job, everyone! Matching premises with
conclusions help us see how arguments are built. Now that we know how to spot them, we’ll become better at making and understanding arguments." (Questions may vary depending on the Any questions before we wrap up? clarifications needed by the students.) F. Generalization
Today, we focused on identifying the key
structural elements of arguments. Before we finish, I want to hear from you! What are the two main parts of an argument? Premises and conclusion!
Premise is the evidence or reason to support
What is a premise? Can someone define it for us? the claim or conclusion.
Conclusion is the main claim or point in an
Now, what about the conclusion? How would you argument, Ma’am. define it? Simply because premises lead to the How do premises and conclusions relate to each conclusion. Premises support the conclusion, other? making it logical and sound
Correct! The conclusion is also drawn from the
premises; strong premises lead to a strong conclusion.
As we wrap up, remember that a well-structured
argument combines clear premises and a strong conclusion. G. Evaluation
Please take out your ¼ sheet of paper. Read the (Questions may vary depending on the directions carefully and provide answers only. Any clarifications needed by the students.) question before you begin?
The quiz will be displayed…
Okay, times up! Exchange paper with your
seatmate.
(I will dictate the answers…)
H. Assignment
For your assignment, write a five-paragraph essay
on a topic of your choice. In your essay, make sure to:
1. Present your main argument clearly.
2. Provide supporting evidence in at least two body paragraphs. 3. Address and refute a counterargument. 4. Conclude by summarizing your points and reinforcing your argument.
Ensure that your essay is well-structured and
follows the correct format: introduction, body Yes, Ma’am. paragraphs, and conclusion. Any final thoughts or questions before we end our None so far, Ma’am. meeting?
That’s good to hear.
Thank you for your participation today!
Remember, a strong argument always rests on solid evidence. See you next time! Thank you as well, Ma’am. See you!
