MELC

Identify key structural elements, e.g.:

 Exposition – statement of positions
 Arguments
 Restatement of positions
•And language features of an argumentative text, e.g.:
 Modal verbs: should, must, might and modal adverbs: usually, probably,
etc.
 Attitudes expressed through evaluative language
 Conjunctions or connectives to link ideas: because, therefore, on the
other hand, etc.
 Declarative statements
 Rhetorical questions Passive voice
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 Identify the key structural Elements of
argumentative writing.
Determine and explain the language feature of
an argumentative text.
Create an argumentative essay based on the
given topic.
LEARNING TASK 1:
PROS CONS
1 TOPIC: 1
2 IMPLEMENTATIO 2
3 N OF FCE TO FACE 3
4 CLASSES 4
5 5
 WHAT IS ARGUMENTATION?
Argumentative writing is sometimes called persuasive
writing.
It seeks to convince readers to support a stand on a
certain issue.
Proposition is very essential in argumentative writing.
It serves as the point of reference of the
argumentative writer. It is where the writer decides
whether to express his/her agreement or
disagreement.
 One of the most common forms of
argumentative writing is an argumentative
essay.
 An argumentative essay is an essay that
presents a stand or a rationale on a given
proposition or issue.
 In this essay, the main argument presented is
elaborated and explained through the
presentation of its pros and cons.
KEY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

REASONS EVIDENCES
CLAIM BEHIND THE TO SUPPORT
CLAIMS THE CLAIMS
KEY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
PATTERN A
a. Thesis Statement
b. First Pro
c. Second Pro
d. Con(s) + Refutation(s)
e. Conclusion
KEY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS
PATTERN B
a. Thesis Statement
b. Con(s) + Refutation(s)
c. First Pro
d. Second Pro
e. Conclusion
KEY STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

PATTERN C
a. Thesis Statement
b. First Con + Refutation
c. Second Con + Refutation
d. Third Con + Refutation
e. Conclusion
Language Features of an Argumentative
Text
MODALS
The use of modal verbs like should and must express
suggestion and obligation.
A. The public should consider wearing face shields as
additional protection against COVID-19 infection.
B. Every Filipino must conserve water, energy, and
other natural resources.
usually | probably | necessarily |
actually | apparently | certainly |
definitely | essentially | in fact |
possibly | inarguably|
 EVALUATIVE LANGUAGE
• The use of evaluative language, usually in the form of
adjectives, reflects the writer’s attitude towards a certain idea.
• These words express feelings, opinions, or judgments on what
they are describing.

appalling | awful | disgusting | dreadful | horrendous |

incredible | revolting | ridiculous | shocking | terrible | wonderful
 TRANSITIONS
•also known as connectives, help achieve
coherence in writing.
because | therefore | on the other hand
| as a result | in summary | consequently
| similarly | in contrast | meanwhile |
furthermore
ACTIVITY #2:
Imagine that you are a writer for a leading
newspaper company in the Philippines. You are
asked to write an argumentative text about one
of the topics listed below. Your output should not
be less than 400 words and should reflect key
structural elements and language features of an
argumentation. Do this in A SHORT BOND PAPER.
TOPICS:
1. Revival of GMRC and Values Education Subjects
in Basic Education
2. Establishment of the Department of Overseas
Filipino Workers
3. Implementation of FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES.
4. Should those with disabilities work?
5. Social Problems of people with disabilities
   

 
Main
Argument
   

Pros

   

Cons

   

Refutations

   

Conclusion