A Semi-detailed Lesson Plan in English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Content Standard: The learner understands the principles and uses of a position paper.
Performance Standard: The learner presents a convincing position paper based on properly cited factual evidence.

Grading Period: 2nd Quarter

Week: 11
Grade: 11
Method: Developmental Lesson

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I. Learning Objectives II. Learning III. Learning IV. Learning Procedure V. Assignment/
Assessment Content Agreement
Through an A. Subject Matter: A. Motivation
interactive media Position Paper Research and
presentation, the 1. Pose the question: read about the
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requirement Summary of the elements of a position
for Parts of a paper using one of
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4. Present the parts of a
Position Paper - A position paper.
position paper is an 5. Give examples for
essay that each part.
expresses a position 6. Ask students to
on an issue. It gives identify what element
arguments that or part is being
support the opinion presented:
of the writer based
on the facts
collected.
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Argument – a fact habits of school
or assertion offered children. ISSUE
as evidence that • Stricter regulations
something is true. should be imposed on
the selling of junk
Thesis Statement – food in school
indicates one’s cafeteria. THESIS
original point, idea, STATEMENT
or argument. • Junk foods contain
harmful fats and
E. Skills additives that
• Collecting jeopardize the health
factual and of individuals.
credible ARGUMENT
evidence to • Other factors such as
support claims. genetics and
• Stimulating environmental toxins
critical thinking also do harm to
skills individuals.
• Organizing
COUNTERARGUMENT
information and
• Banning junk foods in
data
school cafeterias
• Connecting
across the country will
ideas
ensure the health of
school children,
F. Values
thereby paving the
• Respect for
way towards a
other people’s
healthier nation
views.
composed of
• Value for
physically and
respectful
mentally capable
discourse and
citizens. SUMMARY
exchange of
thoughts. C. Generalization

“The position paper is an

academic writing in which
viewpoints are expressed.
Knowing where you stand
on a topic is an important
step in writing an effective
position paper. The goal of
writing a position paper is to
convince the audience, and
that the arguments are
valid, and substantial.”

D. Application

Instructions: Read the

questions properly and
choose the letter that
corresponds with your
answer.

1. A position paper is
sometimes
called_____________.

a. concept paper
b. technical report
c. point of view paper
d. critique paper
2. The following are essential
in writing the position paper,
except

a. Introduce the topic

b. provide background on
the topic to explain why it is
important
c. assert the thesis
d. provide explanation but
not the evidence

3. It is a one- sentence
statement about the topic.

a. thesis
b. argument
c. main idea
d. introduction

4. What source to use if you

are doing introductory
information and overviews?

a. books, government
reports
b. academic journals
c. newspapers, magazines
d. directories,
encyclopedias, handbooks

5. The following are asked to

present a strong argument,
except
a. Is it a real issue, with
genuine controversy and
uncertainty?
b. Can you identify at least
two distinctive positions
c. Is this a lengthy issue?
d. Are you personally
interested in advocating
one of these positions?

E. Evaluation

Written Task: Writing a

Position Paper (65 points)

Instruction: Write a position

paper on this issue: ‘COVID-
19 Vaccination as a
Requirement for
Employment’. Encode your
position paper using the
following format: Century
Gothic, 12, single-spaced,
short bond paper. Submit
your work in the bin in our
Google Classroom.

Refer to the criteria below:

Thesis and Introduction: 20

points
 Arguments and support: 15
points
Conclusion: 10 points
References/Citation: 10
points
Grammar and Mechanics:
10 points

Prepared by:

Jerson Jane O. Abril

Field Study Student, Saint Louis University

Endorsed by:

Dr. Bernadette L. Soliba

College Supervisor, Saint Louis University