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    POSITION

    PAPER
    💃 LET’S DANCE 💃
    Objectives:
     identifies situations in which a position paper
    may be effectively used in our present society;
     specify situation by citing situations where position
    paper may be used, and
     appreciate the essence of position paper by
    applying knowledge in writing.
    Motivation:
    Crossword puzzle with a twist –
    a crossword puzzle will be flashed
    on the screen and you will find the
    words, give a short knock knock and
    provide a brief explanation.
    P C R O S A I S
    W O U K Q E S A
    Q N S L U W S P
    F C T I O R U D
    E L T D T T E E
    L U D E A I I E
    T S U A T H O R
    U I A K I B T N
    V O R B O D Y T
    B N O T N H I K
    Activity:
    WORD ANALYSIS
    In a ½ crosswise, explain the statement to be
    flashed on the screen. This will test your ability in
    writing a simple position paper or essay. After
    five minutes the outputs should be past forward.
    Statement:

    In everyday life, people


    continuously take sides
    and form opinions.
    Analysis:
    o Does the activity motivates
    you on our discussion this
    afternoon?
    o Is the activity related on our
    topic?
    Discussion:
    Position paper
    o presents the writer’s stand
    or viewpoint on a
    particular issue.
    o this can be an essential tool
    in bringing about societal
    change.
    Parts of Position Paper
    o Introduction ( 1 paragraph )
    o Body ( 2 – 3 paragraphs )
    o Conclusion ( 1 – 2 paragraphs )
    Introduction

    Body

    Conclusion
    Parts of Position Paper
    o Introduction
    1. Presents the issue while grabbing the
    attention of readers.
    2. Define the issue and discuss the
    background.
    3. Provide a general statement of your
    position via your thesis statement.
    Introduction

    Example:
    Rwanda has a history of
    valuing sports in schools,
    recreational organizations and
    on professional teams.
    Parts of Position Paper
    o Body
    1. State your main arguments.
    2. Provide sufficient evidence for each
    argument such as statistics data, interviews
    with experts and testimonies.
    3. Provide counterarguments against the
    possible weaknesses of your arguments.
    Body
    Example:
    My country has tried to promote more after-
    school physical education programs for children.
    In a speech on sports and education,
    President Obama said that “physical activity
    improves emotional wellbeing.”
    Parts of Position Paper
    o Conclusion
    1. Restate your position and main arguments.
    2. Suggest a course of action.
    3. State what makes your position superior and
    more acceptable.
    4. End with a powerful closing statement such as
    quotation, challenge or a question.
    Conclusion
    Example:
    We believe that the best solution to
    this problem would be for the media to
    promote more positive images of sports
    and physical fitness.
    Application:
    o What is the essence of
    studying and
    understanding position
    paper?
    Evaluation:
    Multiple Choice
    1. Where you present the issue?
    a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion

    2. Where you present your arguments?


    a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion
    Evaluation:
    Multiple Choice
    3. Where you suggest a solution?
    a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion

    4. Where you provide counterarguments?


    a. Introduction b. Body c. Conclusion
    Evaluation:
    Multiple Choice
    5. It presents the writer’s stand on a
    certain issue?
    a. Research Paper b. Concept Paper
    c. Position Paper
    Answer Key:
    1.A
    2.B
    3.C
    4.B
    5.C
    Assignment:
    In a ½ crosswise, explain
    the given statement. As a
    student, what is the
    importance of position
    paper?

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