LAW 2 Grade 10 Quarter 3

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R epublic of the P hilippines

D epartment of Education
N a t i o n a l C a pi t a l Re g i o n
Sc h o o l s D i v i s i o n O f f i c e o f La s Pi ñ a s C i t y

LEARNING ACTIVITY WORKSHEETS #2


ENGLISH 10

Name_______________________________ Date_______________ Score_________

Learning Objectives
1. Identify persuasive techniques and devices.
2. Compose a short text using informative, persuasive and argumentative
techniques

Learning Inputs:
An informative essay aims to educate reader on a topic. This type can have one
of several functions: to define a term, compare and contrast something, analyze data, or
provide a how-to. This writing style does not, however, present an opinion or try to
persuade reader.
In a persuasive essay (like argument essay), you have to strive to convince the
reader of the merits of your opinion or stand on a particular issue.
Argumentative essay helps you how to clarify thoughts and articulate them
honestly and accurately by taking a deep consideration of the ideas of others in a
respectful and critical manner.

Learning Opportunity 1
Directions: Read each statement carefully and choose the correct answer.

1. This type of writing provides information and explanation in a straight forward


manner to the readers.
A. Informative C. Argumentative
B. Persuasive D. Narrative
2. This type of writing, the writer must prove and defend his point.
A. Informative C. Argumentative
B. Persuasive D. Narrative
3. Which of the following exam questions requires a piece of persuasive writing in
answer?
A. Write an article reviewing a new local restaurant
B. A local business wants to start a puppy farm. Write a speech opposing their
planning application.
C. Write a magazine article to inform readers about a recent reading challenge of
your school.
D. Describe the scene in a city center on a hot summer’s day
4. Attempts to arouse reader interest by providing background information on the
topic – stressing the significance of the topic – or presenting one or more startling
facts – should lead logically to the thesis
A. Concluding paragraph
B. Introductory paragraph with thesis statement
C. Clarity of thesis
D. Parallelism
5. May draw a conclusion – make prediction – provide a summary – or use a
combination of these strategies.
A. Logical order
B. Illogical constructions
C. Clear – logical – and free of error
D. Concluding paragraph
6. A ____________ includes a sufficient number of representative and accurate
facts – examples – details – and explanations to convince readers that the thesis
is significant and worth their consideration.
A. Well-developed support paragraph
B. Word choice – sentence style – imagery – and rhythm
C. Illogical constructions
D. Concluding paragraph
7. Readers can easily understand the relationship between the ideas in one
sentence and those in the next and between the details in one paragraph and
those in the text.
A. Introductory paragraph with thesis statement
B. Hook and thesis statement
C. Coherence
D. Clear – logical – and free of error
8. What parts do we need in a concluding paragraph?
A. Final concluding sentence
B. Restatement of thesis
C. Summary of main points
D. All of the above
9. In summarizing important points, I need to…
A. Remind the reader of the most important information from the body
B. Write a new thesis statement
C. Teach the reader about some information I forgot
D. Present new idea
10. What does transition do in a paragraph?
A. The sentences that express the main point, or ide, of a paragraph.
B. Signal words that help organize a paragraph, using time order or listing order.
C. Reasons, examples, and other details that support the main point of the
paragraph.
D. A series of sentences about one main idea, or point.

Learning Opportunity 2
Directions: Choose at least five of the persuasive techniques below, and then
accomplish the given graphic organizer.
1. Which one is NOT the method of writing an informative essay?
A. Definition
B. Classification
C. Compare and contrast
D. Counter argument

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Quarter: 3 Week: 3 and 4
MELC 2: Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
techniques
(Government Property. Not for sale.)
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2. Which statement is NOT true in the purpose of argumentative essay?
A. An argumentative essay’s primary purpose is to add value to the existing
literature in any given area of study.
B. It involves in-depth research and consideration of the options of others.
C. Arguments are backed by evidence
D. All of the above
3. Which of the features below is true in informative essay?
A. All informative essays intend to grab the attention of the readers by presenting
a one’s opinion about the topic.
B. Informative essays can be biased in handling information.
C. Informative essays take side of an issue.
D. Informative essay use facts, illustrations, elaborations, explanations, reasons.
4. When you use the persuasive purpose to write, you have to:
A. Keep the focus of the writing on the audience.
B. Make sure your persuasive claim is clear and direct.
C. Have at least three support points.
D. All of the above
5. Tone is simply the attitude of the author as it comes across through the words. In any
persuasive text, the author will take a tone as a means of accomplishing the overall goal.
From the list of tone below, which one shall apply in persuasive writing?
A. Serious C. Humorous
B. Formal D. All of the above

Learning Opportunity 3
Directions: Choose at least five of the persuasive techniques below, then accomplish
the given graphic organizer.

transfer testimonial plain folks


stacking the cards bandwagon special offer
eye appeal something new humble approach
statistics humor fear
glittering generalities emotional appeal snob appeal

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Quarter: 3 Week: 3 and 4
MELC 2: Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
techniques
(Government Property. Not for sale.)
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Learning Opportunity 4
Directions: Identify the persuasive technique in each given number.
1. Volunteer today – because it’s the right thing to do!
2. Senator Cruz knows what it’s like to struggles to make ends meet.
3. For just one dollar a day, you can give a stray pet a second chance.
4. You have to try and use TikTok! Everyone’s enjoying it! It’s the talk of the
town!
5. As an Olympic athlete, I need all the energy I can get. That’s why I start my
day with Grain Puffs.

Learning Opportunity 5
Directions: Look at each picture showing examples of propaganda and identify which
technique is used and explain.
1. 2.

Propaganda Technique Propaganda Technique


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Explanation Explanation
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3. 4.

Propaganda Technique Propaganda Technique


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Explanation Explanation
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______________________________________________________________________
Quarter: 3 Week: 3 and 4
MELC 2: Use a variety of informative, persuasive, and argumentative writing
techniques
(Government Property. Not for sale.)
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