REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
REGION XI
DIVISION OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY
NABUNTURAN, DAVAO DE ORO
MAPARAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
“THE ILLUSTRIOUS SCHOOL IN THE VALLEY”
SCHOOL I.D. NO. 304196 /SHS I.D. NO. 341293

LESSON PLAN IN ENGLISH

GRADE 10
(February 13, 2023)
Learning Standards:
Most Essential Learning Competency: (EN10-Q3-M1) Argumentative Essay.
I. Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:
a. Identify parts and features of an argumentative essay;
b. Define argumentative essay; and
c. Compose an argumentative essay.

II. Subject Matter

Topic: Argumentative Essay
References: English Quarter 3 – Module 1
Materials: Laptop, Manila paper, marker, photo copy.

III. Procedure
A. Activity
i. Prayer
ii. Greetings
iii. Motivation
-The students shall be instructed to raise their hands if the statement read by the teacher is
true and one clap if they think it is false
1. An argumentative essay presents one side of an issue.
2. An argumentative essay has three parts – introductory, body, and conclusion.
3. The claim is also known as the main thesis of the essay.
4. The body states the claim of an argumentative essay.
5. The opposite view that challenges the claim is known as rebuttal.
6. The purpose of the conclusion is to provide more arguments that will support
your stand.
7. Facts and statistics are examples of evidence.
8. The introduction states the context of the topic.
9. Every supporting detail should be explained thoroughly.
10. You may fabricate the evidence you present.
-In addition, the teacher will show a video clip of conversation of John and Sarah.
B. Analysis
- After the activity, the teacher asks the learners the following questions:
1. What did you observe in our activity?
2. Did you listen to the conversation between Sarah and John?
 3. What are they arguing about?

C. Abstraction
What is Argumentative Essay?
Argumentative essay is a kind of text in which an author supports his own view and try to refute
counterview about an issue. The author aims to lead readers to think just like himself in this kind
of texts. It is not easy to change readers’ view or make them question. The author is expected to
explain why he supports these views and why counterview is invalid so as to achieve his goal.
The author is supposed not only to have a strong idea about the issue discussed but also to be
wise for a successful argumentative essay (Knudson, 1992).
A Brief Guide to Writing Argumentative Essays
A. Parts
I. Introduction
A. Hook
The hook is an introduction that catches the reader’s attention. Argumentation essays can start
with facts, statistics, quotes, or anecdotes that reference the topic of the essay. Make sure the
introduction is interesting enough to “hook” your readers’ into wanting to read more. Once you
have written the first sentence, you want to connect the information to what you ultimately try to
prove by leading into your thesis statement.
Example: According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 2, 700 teen drivers
between the ages of 16 and 19 died in 2010 and over 282,000 were injured. Despite their desire
to want to get behind the wheel, teen drivers simply aren’t ready to take on the responsibilities of
driving yet.
B. Thesis
A thesis statement is a sentence that explains what you are trying to prove and provides an
overview of the arguments you will make in your body paragraphs. The thesis acts as a roadmap
for the rest of your paper.
Example: The legal driving age should be changed to 20 because teen drivers are more likely to
cause accident and they are not mature enough to understand the repercussions of their actions.
C. Background Information
Though not always required in an argumentative essay, a background paragraph may be vital to
your paper if there is information that your audience needs to be aware of to understand your
topic.
Example: Driver’s license requirements are set by government of every country. Therefore, the
legal driving age varies from country to country. All countries allow drivers to have unrestricted
licenses at the age of 18. Most countries allow teenagers as young as 16 to have restricted
license, meaning they can drive as long as they are with a parent or guardian.

II. Body Paragraphs

The body paragraphs are where you will explain the evidence you have to support your thesis
statement. Your body paragraph should start with a topic sentence written in your own words.
You should then include some form of rhetoric (such as a fact or statistics, an emotional
anecdote, or a law) that provides support for your topic sentence.
Finally, the body paragraphs should contain a sentence that explains how the evidence you have
provided proves your overall point.

III. Refutation
The writer acknowledges the opposition to not do so, me be considered cowardice, dishonesty, or
weakness. However, acknowledgement does not imply agreement. In this portion of the essay,
the writer needs to “refute” or disagree intelligently with the opposition. - A Gentle Reminder
from Lester Faigley and Jack Selzers’ Good Reasons:
1. “Try to think of yourself as engaged not so much in winning over your audience as in
courting your audience’s cooperation.”
2. “Show that you understand and genuinely respect your listener’s or reader’s position
even if you think the position is ultimately wrong.”
 V. Conclusion
 The writer restates, in general terms, the major arguments he has marshaled in defense of his
thesis.
 The writer may summarize key points, restate his thesis, reinforce the weakness of his
opposition, underscore the logic of his presentation, re-emphasize this debate is important,
suggest a course of action, or challenge the reader to apply the paper’s argument to his own
life.
B. Purpose
Purpose of Argumentative Essays
 An argument follows when two groups disagree about something.
 An argumentative essay is also one that attempts/tries to change the reader’s mind, to
convince the reader to agree with the point of view of the writer.
 Argumentative essays attempt to be highly persuasive and logical.
 When writing an argumentative essay, assume that your reader disagrees with you, but
remember your reader is no less intelligent than you.
 Write objectively, logically, and respectfully

D. Application

Activity 1: Agree or Disagree

DIRECTIONS: Think about the following thesis statements and decide whether you
agree or disagree. Prepare one reason and write it on their respective column. Provide
evidence to your answer.

Example:
IV. Evaluation/ Assessment
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions regarding the sample argumentative essay
“The School Uniform Question”.

The School Uniform Question

Individualism is a fundamental part of society in many countries. Most people believe
in the right to express their own opinion without fear of punishment. This value,
however, is coming under fire in an unlikely place the public-school classroom. The
issue is school uniforms. Should public school students be allowed to make individual
decisions about clothing, or should all students be required to wear a uniform? School
uniforms are the better choice for three reasons.
First, wearing school uniforms would help make students’ lives simpler. They would
no longer have to decide what to wear every morning, sometimes trying on outfit after
outfit in an effort to choose. Uniforms would not only save time but also would
eliminate the stress often associated with this chore.
Second, school uniforms influence students to act responsibly in groups and as
individuals. In addition, uniforms create a feeling of unity among students. For
example, when students do something as a group, such as attend meetings in the
auditorium or eat lunch in the cafeteria, the fact that they all wear the same uniform
gives them a sense of community. Even more important, statistics show the positive
effects that school uniforms have on violence and truancy. According to a recent
survey, incidents of school violence dropped by 50 percent, attendance and test scores
improved, and student suspensions declined approximately 30 percent after school
uniforms were introduced.
Finally, school uniforms would help make all the students feel equal. Students’
standards of living differ greatly from family to family, and some people are well-off
while others are not. People sometimes forget that school is a place to get an education,
not to promote a “fashion show”. School uniforms would promote pride and help to
 raise the self-esteem of students who cannot afford to wear expensive clothing.
Opponents of mandatory uniforms say that students who wear school uniforms cannot
express their individuality. This point has some merit on the surface. However, as
stated previously, school is a place to learn, not to flaunt wealth and fashion. Society
must decide if individual expression through clothing is more valuable than improved
educational performance. It is important to remember that school uniforms would be
worn only during school hours. Students can express their individuality in the way that
they dress outside of the classroom.
In conclusion, there are many well-documented benefits of implementing mandatory
school uniforms for students. Studies show that students learn better and act more
responsibly when they wear uniforms. Public schools should require uniforms in order
to benefit both the students and society as a whole.

Questions:
1. What is the thesis statement?
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2.Paragraph 2, 3, and 4 each give a reason for requiring school uniforms. These reasons
can be found in the topic sentence of each paragraph. What are the reasons?
Paragraph 2:
Paragraph 3:
Paragraph 4:
3. Which paragraph presents a counterargument-an argument that is contrary to, or the opposite
of the writer’s opinion?
______________________________________________________________________________
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4.What is the counterargument?
______________________________________________________________________________
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5. The writer gives a refutation of the counterargument by showing that it is invalid. What is the
writer’s refutation?
______________________________________________________________________________
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6.Write the sentence from the concluding paragraph that restates the thesis.
______________________________________________________________________________
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7. Reread the concluding paragraph. What is the writer’s opinion about this issue?
______________________________________________________________________________
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Additional Activity:
Directions: Match the examples in Column A to the parts/features of an Argumentative essay in column
B. Write the letter that corresponds to your answer on a 1 whole sheet of paper.

_________1. Studies have shown that teenagers a. Introduction

and adults have been hooked too online
gaming to the point of being addicted to it.
_________2. In lights of the figures and medical b. Background
records cited, excessive online gaming can do
more harm than good to those.
_________3. Little did they know that excessive online c. Thesis Statement
emotional and mental harm.
_________4. There are those, however that online gaming d. Counter Arguments
can actually be beneficial.
_________5. Still the harmful effects e. Refutation
of excessive online gaming is.
_________6. Physically, prolonged used of the computer g. Conclusion
may lead to emotionally, excessive gaming takes its toll.

V. Assignment/ Agreement:
DIRECTIONS: Try to compose your own argumentative essay about the topic:
“Are we too dependent on our phones?” Write it on 1 whole sheet of paper.

Rubrics:
Well-developed introductory paragraph contains 20
detailed background, a clear explanation or
definition of the problem.
Three or more main points are well developed 20
with supporting details. Refutation paragraphs
acknowledges the opposing view and summarizes
their main points
Overall, the paper is logically developed. 20
Progression of ideas in essay makes sense and
moves the reader easily through the text.
Sentence structure is correct. Punctuation and 20
capitalization are correct.
Effective, mature, graceful transitions exist 20
throughout the essay.
TOTAL 100

Prepared by:

TERESITA H. NUEVA
Practice Teacher

Noted by:

MARIANE D. LIBATON
Cooperating Teacher
Observed by: Observed by:

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