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ENGLISH 6
Quarter 4 – Week – 7
Competency: Compose a three-paragraph persuasive essay on
self-selected topic (EN6WC-IVi2.2.11)

Lesson: Persuasive Essay

Objectives:

1. Use outline/graphic organizer in writing persuasive essay

CONCEPTS TO BE REMEMBERED
A persuasive essay is one in which you attempt to get the reader to agree with
your point of view. You are trying to present arguments, research, and ideas
in order to sway the reader one way or the other.

• Introduction: This paragraph describes the problem, the reason why

the audience should care, and the point you are trying to make (your
thesis statement).
• Body paragraphs: These paragraphs support your thesis with evidence
from credible resources.
• Conclusion: This paragraph wraps up your essay by summarizing the
main points and restating the thesis.

Source: https://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32461

ACTIVITY NO.1

Getting Started

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Q4 Week No.7 Competency Code: EN6WC-IVi2.2.11
Competency: Compose a three-paragraph persuasive essay on selected topic
Directions: Read, understand and study the example statements in the
Persuasive Outline/Organizer below. They are all connected to each other.
Rewrite the example statements and form them into a three-paragraph
persuasive essay. Follow the three-paragraph Persuasive Outline template
below.

The Persuasive Outline/Organizer

I. Paragraph A. Hook: Example:
1: Grab the reader’s Stay Home, Save Lives!
Introduction attention. with a These are the usual words that we see
*Write the quote, scenario, and hear in the new normal situation
introduction question, vivid that we live in today.
in one description, etc.
paragraph Must be related to
your topic.
B. Background: Example:
Give a short The government has issued strict
background of the implementation of the lockdown in order
issue or topic. to address the problem that we are
facing on the spread of the COVID-19
pandemic. People are instructed to stay
home and are restricted form going
outside their homes unless it is deemed
necessary.
C. Thesis Example:
statement: Even though some people do not see the
Simply and clearly importance of staying home during this
state your position time of pandemic, it would be best for
on the issue or everyone to stay home and help stop the
topic spread of COVID-19.
D. Three Example:
arguments: There are lots of advantages that we can
Choose three get from staying at home amidst this
arguments you can pandemic. First, staying at home is the
use to convince best way to keep ourselves from being
your reader of your exposed to the virus. Second, by staying
position. Briefly at home, we get to spend more time with
state these our family and third, we have ample time
arguments here. to take care of ourselves and stay
healthy and fit
II. Paragraph A. Transition Example:
2: Statement: To control the spread of the virus,
Body Write a short staying at home is advisable, especially
*Write the statement to for people who are sick and elderly.
body in one connect the body
paragraph to the introduction.
B. Main Reason or Example:
Argument 1:
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Competency: Compose a three-paragraph persuasive essay on selected topic
* Go back to the First, staying at home is the best way to
introduction and keep ourselves from being exposed to the
find your first virus.
reason or
argument. Then
state your main
reason or
argument 1.
*Use specific Example:
examples to
support your Statistics show that, the fewer people
argument. Give you’re around, the lower your chance of
your supporting infection so when you stay home, you help
statement to your stop the spread of the virus to others
first reason or thereby helping the country in flattening
argument 1. the curb.
C.Main Reason or Example:
Argument 2:
*Go back to the Second, by staying at home, we get to
introduction and spend more time with our family.
find your second
reason or
argument. Then
state your main
reason or
argument 2.
*Use specific Example:
examples to
support your With schools closed and many young
argument. Give couples working from home, the current
your supporting scenario has brought families closer
statement to your than before. They get to play, read and
second reason or watch movies together and can even
argument 2. spend a lot of time talking to each other
on the dinner table. Tiring household
chores are easily get done as children
and other family members are sharing
the burden of cleaning and cooking. It is
one of the noticeable benefits of staying
at home.
D. Main Reason or Example:
Argument 3
*Go back to the Third, we have ample time to take care
introduction and of ourselves and keep ourselves healthy
find your third and fit.
reason or
argument. Then
state your main

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reason or
argument 3.

*Use specific Example:

examples to
support your As people are staying at home and bound
argument. Give to work from their homes, they are now
your supporting able to get sufficient sleep, do home
statement to your workouts and activities like Zumba or
third reason or yoga, cook healthy and delicious meals
argument 3. and even grow home gardens.
III. Paragraph A. Summary Example:
3:
Conclusion *Summarize— In conclusion, I believe that everyone
*Write the restate your thesis should stay home in this time of
Conclusion statement and pandemic. By staying at home, we keep
into one three arguments in ourselves and others safe from the virus,
paragraph different words we get to spend a lot of time with our
loved ones and we have ample time to
take care of ourselves. And most of all,
by staying at home, we could help stop
the spread of COVID-19 and help flatten
the curb.
B. Closing Example:
Statement
So, if you do not want to be part of the
*Make a closing problem, be part of the solution. Stay
statement. Tie your home, Save lives!
closing statement
back to your
opening hook.

The Persuasive Outline Template

I. Introduction:
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II. Body:
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III. Conclusion:

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ACTIVITY NO. 2

Getting it Right

Directions: Read, understand and study the Suggested topics for

Persuasive Essay below. Choose one topic and write a three-paragraph
persuasive essay about the topic that you have chosen. Follow the steps in
the Persuasive Outline/Organizer in Activity 1 in developing and
composing your persuasive essay. Use the three-paragraph Persuasive
Outline template in Activity 1.
* Suggested topics for Persuasive Essay:
1. Everyone should wear a mask and a face shield.
2. Riding a bike is helpful to our environment.
3. Everyone should use recycled products.
4. People need to exercise and stay fit.
5. Children should stay away from junk food.

ACTIVITY NO. 3

Sparking

Directions: Think of a topic that you are interested in. Write a three-
paragraph persuasive essay on a topic that you yourself have selected and are
interested in. Follow the steps in the Persuasive Outline/Organizer in
Activity 1 in developing and composing your persuasive essay. Use the three-
paragraph Persuasive Outline template in Activity 1.

The Persuasive Essay Rubrics Total Points: _________________

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Q4 Week No.7 Competency Code: EN6WC-IVi2.2.11
Competency: Compose a three-paragraph persuasive essay on selected topic
Objective 0 points 1 point 2 points 3 points
Did not Made some Made a good Demonstrated
attempt attempt attempt mastery

1. Began with an attention catcher.

2. Stated a position and kept it.
3. Previewed three arguments in the
introduction.
4. Developed three argument in the body
paragraph.
5. Elaborated and explained the three
arguments and presented with
supporting details
7. Reviewed the arguments in the
conclusion.
8. Ended with a clinching statement.
9. Indented the paragraphs and followed
the standard margins
10. Followed the Rules of Grammar,
Punctuation and Capitalization.

References:
• https://rasmussen.libanswers.com/faq/32461
• https://learning.hccs.edu/faculty/jason.laviolette/persuasive-essay-outline
• https://www.ereadingworksheets.com/writing-worksheets/typed-persuasive-essay-rubric.pdf

Prepared by:

ALVIE RITCHELITA L. OCON

Pleasant Hills Elementary School
SDO Mandaluyong

Editors:

ARIANE S. CAMPOS JESSIE FLOR B. BANASEN HILIE ANN G. MAPANO

Master Teacher I, IBIS Master Teacher I, ABIS Teacher I, DPCGES
Content Language Layout

Approved:

RAMON M. BELARDO JR.

Education Program Supervisor, English

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