Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
GUISGUIS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BRGY. GUISGUIS, STA. CRUZ, ZAMBALES
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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

SUMMATIVE TEST
QUARTER II WEEK 1&2
S.Y. 2021-2022

NAME: _____________________________________ GRADE & SECTION: ______________

I. Encircle the 5 terms that pertain to writing a Position Paper. You can go horizontal or diagonal.

A A R G U M E N T L
S M R F G U I L T Y
F T I M M I N L E D
P L A I N N E D E I
H I N N D R N C K S
A L L I D C K W Z S
L C R U E L T Y P U
E V I D E N C E S E
D I S C U S S E S S
L O P I N I O N B R
D D W O R M E D E D
E G R E T T I E N L

II. Identification:
1. It is an essay that expresses a position about an issue._____________________
2. This part of the paper identifies an issue that is being discussed by the author emphasizing
his/her position about the issue. _________________________
3. This part illustrates the central argument which can be presented through a brief
description of the argument. _____________________
4. This part restates the main points, then summarizes the arguments made in the paper and
then provides a call of action. _________________
5. A document publicly declaring the position or program of its issuer. ______________________
6. This type of argument involves three terms associated through the process of classification.
_________________________
7. This type of argument presents two contradictory choices, such that the choice of one means
the exclusion of the other. _____________________________________
8. This type of argument says that individuals and situations that can be put together under
the same category should be treated in the same way.______________________
9. In this type of argument, it argues that two situations will have the same outcome because
of the similarities between these situations.___________________________
10.This type of argument uses one member of a population to make conclusions about the
entire population. We encounter this argument all the time._______________________________

III. Directions: Read the following statements and identify the type of argument used in the
following sentences. (2points each)

11.Just a few days ago, she characterized the following Covid-19 symptoms: body aches and pains,
sore throat, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell and rashes on skin.
The argument used:
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Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
GUISGUIS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BRGY. GUISGUIS, STA. CRUZ, ZAMBALES
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1 2. Because of her weak immune system, she got flu while she was walking under the cold
atmosphere in Baguio City.
The argument used: ____________________________
13. Young kids nowadays are becoming fluent in speaking English because they are fond of
watching Dora the Explorer, Peppa Pig, Sofia the first and CoComelon.
The argument used: ____________________________
1 4. Katherine has always been the role model of her class. This is a clear proof that the school
she’s into has nurtured every individual to be like her.
The argument used: ____________________________
15. Lisa is a natural born Zambaleña who enjoys all the privileges in the province such as LGU
scholarship and a lot more. She has a classmate named Jisoo who was born and raised in South
Korea. She also enjoys the said privileges because she underwent through certain legal processes
and became classified as a Filipino citizen.
The argument used: ____________________________

PERFORMANCE TASK NO. 1

QUARTER II
Directions:
1. In a yellow pad paper, write a position/ argumentative paper based on the given topic.
COVID-19 VACCINE
2. Choose your stand/ position whether you are PRO or CON.
3. Your position paper must contain the three parts:
a. Introduction
b. Body
c. Conclusion
4. Must contain not less than 500 words.
5. You will be checked thru the rubrics below. Submit on DECEMBER 09,2021.

CATEGORY Above Standards 90-100
Attention Grabber The introductory paragraph has a
strong hook or attention grabber
that is appropriate for the
audience. This could be a strong
statement, a relevant quotation,
statistic, or question addressed
to the reader.
Focus or Thesis Statement The thesis statement clearly
names the topic of the essay and
outlines the main points to be
discussed. The author's position
is strongly and clearly stated.
Support for Position Includes 3 or more pieces of
evidence (facts, statistics,
examples, real-life experiences)
that support the position
statement. The writer anticipates
the reader's concerns, biases or
arguments and has provided at
least 1 counterargument.
Evidence and Examples All of the evidence and examples
are specific, relevant and
explanations are given that show
how each piece of evidence
supports the author's position.
Sequencing Arguments and support are
provided in a logical order that
makes it easy and interesting to
follow the author's train of
thought.
Writing Mechanics Piece is clearly written with no
grammar, spelling, punctuation,
or capitalization errors.
Closing Paragraph The conclusion is strong and
leaves the reader solidly
understanding the writer's
position. Effective restatement of
the position statement begins
Meets Standards 85-90
The introductory paragraph has
a hook or attention grabber,
but it is weak, rambling or
inappropriate for the audience.
The thesis statement names
the topic of the essay. The
author's position is stated
Includes 3 or more pieces of
evidence (facts, statistics,
examples, reallife experiences)
that support the position
statement.
Most of the evidence and
examples are specific, relevant
and explanations are given that
show how each piece of
evidence
Arguments and support are
provided in a fairly logical order
that makes it reasonably easy
to follow the author's train of
thought.
Author paid attention to writing
conventions; Minor errors do
not distract from meaning.
The conclusion is recognizable.
The author's position is
restated within the first two
sentences of the closing
paragraph and is followed by a
Approaching Standards 80-85
The author has an interesting
introductory paragraph but the
connection to the topic is not
clear.
The thesis statement outlines
some or all of the main points
to be discussed but does not
name the topic.
Includes 2 pieces of evidence
(facts, statistics, examples,
reallife experiences) that
support the position statement
At least one of the pieces of
evidence and examples is
relevant and has an explanation
that shows how that piece of
evidence supports the author's
position.
A few of the support details or
arguments are not in an
expected or logical order,
distracting the reader and
making the essay seem a little
confusing.
Errors may be present and may
slightly take away from the
clarity; yet, the writer’s
meaning can be determined
The author's position is
restated within the closing
paragraph, but not near the
beginning. The essay body is
not summarized.
Below Standards 75-80 Score
The introductory paragraph is
not interesting AND is not
relevant to the topic.
The thesis statement does not
name the topic AND does not
preview what will be discussed.
Includes 1 or fewer pieces of
evidence (facts, statistics,
examples, reallife experiences).
Evidence and examples are
NOT relevant AND/OR are not
explained.
Many of the support details or
arguments are not in an
expected or logical order,
distracting the reader and
making the essay seem very
confusing.
Errors make it difficult to read
and/or understand the paper.
There is no conclusion - the
paper just ends
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ZAMBALES
GUISGUIS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
BRGY. GUISGUIS, STA. CRUZ, ZAMBALES
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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the closing paragraph and is summary of the essay body.

followed by an effective
summary of the essay body.

Prepared by:
JAN ALLEANA M. FERNANDEZ
TEACHER I