Using A Variety of Persuasive and Argumentative Writing Techniques

Using a Variety of
Persuasive and
Argumentative Writing
Techniques
TOP FIVE
+ Study the word cloud and then copy five (5) words which are
very much related to the concept of PERSUASIVE WRITING.
Right Where It Belongs
+Identify where these elements are found in an
argumentative essay by putting a check mark on the
corresponding column.
Persuasive Writing
+It is a type of writing that aims at convincing
people to think, feel, or to act in the writer’s way.
+Persuasive texts may be in the form of essays in
books, articles in newspapers and magazines,
posters and, of course, advertisements. All these
forms of persuasion try to get the readers to agree
or to take an action.
Persuasive Writing
A persuasive writing usually contains:
+a) the writer’s opinion, which he/she wants the
readers to accept;
+b) evidence or information to support the writer’s
opinion;
+c) the action that the writer wants the readers to do.
Persuasive Writing Techniques
Rhetorical Questions
These are questions that are not intended to be
answered. Instead, they are meant to state the
obvious, or to challenge the readers and to make them
think.
Example: Wouldn’t you do everything to make your
family happy?
Repetition
Repeating key words or phrases will
likely make readers remember them.
Bandwagon
This is the technique that would convince a reader
to believe in an idea because the majority or
everybody else believes it is true.
Example: Nine out of 10 students got higher
grades because of the modular learning setup.
Appeal to Emotion
The use of emotive language can help sway the
readers to side with the writer or to do what he says.
Example: Be thankful that you have more than what
you need. Other children do not even have a roof
above their head, but they study harder than anyone.
Appeal to Authority
The writer needs to establish himself as an
authority in the topic he is writing about by using
facts, figures, and other proofs that would support
his opinions or claims.
It 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).
Argumentative texts adopt a fair, formal and
reasonable tone; hence, emotive appeal do
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.
Recognize Me?
Read the following paragraphs lifted from Marla
Manlapig’s “What’s to blame for the low reading
comprehension of the Filipino youth?” (CNN Philippines,
April 21, 2020). Afterwards label each paragraph
according to the parts of a persuasive writing. Choose
from the options given below.
INTRODUCTION EVIDENCE CALL FOR ACTION
Recognize Me?
1. “Our students do not know how to process the text,” opined
Frederick Perez, current president of the Reading Association of
the Philippines.
2. The dismal performance of the Philippines in the 2018
Program for International Student Assessment (PISA) sends the
message that the country’s educational system need to take
reading instruction seriously, particularly in upskilling teachers
and developing effective materials for reading instructions.
Recognize Me?
3. The PISA report also revealed that expenditure per student in the
country is 90 percent lower than the global average, and this limited
funding results in the absence of viable teaching materials. This
hampers the ability of each student to learn and comprehend the
materials presented.
4. The reading problem is a national issue, so there has to be an
immediate evaluation of the curriculum. Also, the government must
consider allocating more funds to the education sector to make
possible the training of teachers, as well as the creation and
evaluation of teaching and learning materials.
Recognize Me?
5. Moreover, the Department of Education should develop
materials that would introduce the learners to expository
texts which deal with information. Filipino learners performed
poorly in the PISA because the test is mostly made up of
expository texts and calls for the processing of information,
and they are not prepared for it.
Mix and Match
Exercise further your critical thinking skill in this activity.
Read the given thesis, and then choose from the table two
valid and strong arguments and three accompanying
evidences that would support the thesis.
Mix and Match
Table for Two
+ Complete the table by filling-in the missing information about persuasive
and argumentative writing. Base your answers from the discussions in this
module.
Arguably Agreeable
+Write either a persuasive or an argumentative essay (three
to five paragraphs) about any of the topics listed below.
This would require you to research about your chosen
topic. Also, be guided with the content of the rubric.
+a. No Fail Policy
+b. Extension of School Year 2020-2021
+c. Privatization of the Baguio Public Market
+d. Covid-19 vaccines
Convince Me!
+ Think about the given scenarios below, and then identify which persuasive
technique will work best in each situation. Afterwards, write persuasive
sentences(two to three only) based on the identified technique.
1. Convince your classmates that self-dependence in accomplishing the modules

is still best.
Technique:
Support:
2. Persuade DepEd Secretary Leonor Briones that a “Pass” or “Fail” mark is

better than numeric grading system.
Technique:
Support:

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