English for Academic and Professional

Learning Area Grade Level

W1-B
12
Purposes
Quarter 2/4 Date
I. LESSON TITLE Stand on Issue Supported by Factual Evidences
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Defend a stand on an issue by presenting reasonable arguments supported by
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) properly cited factual evidences
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Defending Stand on an Issue
IV. LEARNING PHASES AND LEARNING ACTIVITIES
I. Introduction (Time Frame: 30 mins)

Every day, you are bound to make decisions. And part of your decision making process is making a stand on issues based on
your beliefs, thoughts, and feelings. However, it is never easy to make a stand on an issue. There will be times that you will be
compelled to defend your stand especially on critical issues. In times like this, you must know how to defend your stand by
presenting reasonable arguments based on evidences in order to persuade others to listen and to respect your point of view.

In this lesson, you will learn how to stand on an issue supported by factual evidences. As you go through this module, you
need to bring with you some experiences or instances in your life where you need to assert your beliefs as a person in order
for you to make a meaningful learning experience.
D. Development (Time Frame: 60 mins)
A claim without evidence is merely an opinion. In order to defend a stand on a particular issue or topic, your claim must be
embedded with adequate evidences.
Example:
Supported Facts and Unsupported Facts

Facts not supported with evidence Facts supported with evidence

Many students seek assistance with
their writing skills at university.
Wonderland University (2016, p. 36)
reports that during the academic
year, lecturers recommended that
396 internal and 267 external students
should seek assistance with their
writing.

Writers are generally most successful with their audiences when they can skillfully and appropriately balance the three core
types of appeals.
1. Logical Appeals
Authors using logic to support their claims will include a combination of different types of evidence. These include the
following:
a. established facts d. experiments
b. case studies e. analogies and logical reasoning
c. statistics f. citation of recognized experts on the issue
2. Authoritative Appeals
Authors using authority to support their claims can also draw from a variety of techniques. These include the following:
a. personal anecdotes
b. illustration of deep knowledge on the issue
c. citation of recognized experts on the issue
d. testimony of those involved first-hand on the issue
3. Emotional Appeals
Authors using emotion to support their claims again have a deep well of options to do so. These include the following:
a. personal anecdotes
b. narratives
c. impact studies
d. testimony of those involved first-hand on the issue
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/engcomp1-wmopen/chapter/1-4-supporting-claims-text/

Tips to defend your stand on an Issue

1. Argue the point, not the person. Discuss why their point is wrong and your point is right.
2. Use data and research as much as you can. Attack the idea with data, statistics and research. Your opinion should be
supported by using data that has been confirmed as valid.
3. Don’t put words in your opponent’s mouth. When you are quoting your opponent, use the statement as it was intended
to be used. Do not try to fabricate what the meaning of a sentence was or add/subtract words to suit your needs.
 4. Don't go on a tangent. Present organized and on-point arguments. Make sure not to confuse your audience after reading
your post. If you want to persuade people, stay focused on your topic and continue to make valid points,
5. Stay positive, polite, and professional. Everyone who is reading your debate is judging you and your opponent. The
audience quickly loses interest when people rant and go off tangent or attack other persons. Don’t be rude, or mean-
spirited. They want to follow the professional, because they are professional.
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-tips-to-properly-argue-_b_8215790
Learning Task 1.
Direction: Read each of the statement below thoughtfully then complete the table by categorizing which of the argument
are supported with properly cited factual evidences and which are not.
1. Everybody has a significant role to play in protecting ourselves from the COVID19 and help in preventing the spread of
the disease.

2. According to Job Zafe Jr., CLMD Chief , Region IV-A stated that Learning continuity Plan is the response of the region in
order to ensure that education continues in the midst of adversities that may hamper the delivery of learning.
3. “We thought we may not see a big second wave,” said Shahid Jameel, a virologist at Ashoka University in Sonipat, India.
“Obviously we were wrong because we didn’t account for both the introductions and indigenous development of new
variants.”
4. The Chinese and Philippine officials should make constructive efforts and avoid any unprofessional remarks which may
further fan irrational emotions amidst of their dispute in the West Philippine Sea.
5. Poor attendance in school can influence whether children can read proficiently.

Supported Facts Unsupported Facts

E. Engagement (Time Frame: 30 mins)

Learning Task 2: Direction: Based on the given topics, formulate claims that with supported and unsupported fact.
Topic Unsupported Fact Supported Fact
Example: In developing Every year, an estimated 21
Teenage countries, million girls aged 15–19 years
Pregnancy Parenthood is the in developing regions
primary reason of become pregnant and
teenage pregnancy. approximately 12 million of
them give birth. At least
777,000 births occur to
adolescent girls younger
than 15 years in developing
countries.
1. COVID-19
2. Online
Games
A. Assimilation (Time Frame: 30 mins)
Direction: Based on the given topics, formulate claims that with supported and unsupported fact.
How To Adapt to a Stressful Situation
By Elizabeth Scott
Often when people face a new and stressful situation—a job that’s a bit too challenging, a thorny relationship hurdle that will
take a while to sort through, a change in lifestyle that feels like a step down from what they had—they feel overwhelmed at
the thought that they may have to deal with this stress for an extended period of time.

People who worry about this long-term stress have reason to be concerned: chronic stress, the stress type of stress that is
continual and unchanging, can take the heaviest toll. People who face chronic stressors may wonder if things will get
easier—if they will adapt.

The good news is that there are things that can be done to mitigate the stress of virtually any situation, even if the situation
itself is there to stay for a while. If you are facing a new hurdle, a challenging life situation, or are just wondering if it gets easier
and how to speed the process, the following are some stress relief strategies that can help.
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-adapt-to-a-stressful-situation-3144674
Idea: __________________________________
Argument: ___________________________________________
Supporting Evidences:
_________________________________________________________________
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Idea: __________________________________
Argument: ___________________________________________
Supporting Evidences:
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________

V. ASSESSMENT (Time Frame: 30 mins)

(Learning Activity Sheets for Enrichment, Remediation, or Assessment to be given on Weeks 3 and 6)
Learning Task 4
Direction: Study the situation below then explain your stance by supporting it with factual evidences.

The Philippines is the only country in the world which does not legalize divorce, aside from the Vatican City in Rome. Divorce is
opposed by many Filipino legislators because they believe it will destroy Filipino families and will be detrimental to the children.
However, despite ban of divorce in the country, progressing number of infidelity, illegitimate children and broken homes are
undeniably a reality.

Questions:
1. Do you agree or disagree that divorce be legalized in the Philippine?
______________________________________________________________
2. Why do you agree or disagree? Cite your stand.
______________________________________________________________

VI. REFLECTION (Time Frame: 30 mins)

● Communicate your personal assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
In your journal, write your personal insights about the lesson using the prompts below:
I understand that _________________________________________.
I realize that ______________________________________________.
I enjoyed activity ________ because ________________________.
Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance
Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the column
for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below:
✰ - I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/ lesson.
✔ - I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging, but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
? – I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to do/perform this
task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8

VII. REFERENCES https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-adapt-to-a-stressful-situation-3144674

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-tips-to-properly-argue-_b_8215790
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/engcomp1-wmopen/chapter/1-4-supporting-claims-text/

Prepared by: JOSEFINA M. FABRA Checked by: ANDREA C. SEÑADOZA

CHARITO V. BERNAS