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INTRODUCTION

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the
competency on Gathering Manifestoes and Analyzing the Arguments Used by the Writer/s. Do you know
that in our daily existence we are confronted with many social issues? Yes, we are. In fact, we also have our
stand to that issues and oftentimes we try to convince other people to believe with our stand on that certain
issues by providing support through evidence. In this module, you will learn to gather manifestoes and
analyze the arguments used by the writer/s.

TARGET

As you go through this lesson, you should be able to:

A. gather manifestoes and analyze the arguments used by the writers;

NAVIGATE

Gathers Manifestoes and Analyzes the Arguments Used by the Writer/s

Forming and communicating claims on a certain issue supported by reasonable arguments and
properly-cited factual evidences is a fundamental aspect in an argumentation. Gathering manifestoes and
analyzing the arguments used by the writers help you organize your stand on an issue and eventually will
help you convince the people to change their mind about things which many of them are pretty firm about.
For instance, you are going to convince the people on the healthy recovery from COVID 19, you will gather
manifestoes and analyze the arguments used by the writers to convince the people on the issue. In this
lesson, you will be taught to master the competency on gathering manifestoes and analyzing the arguments
used by the writers.

Manifesto. This refers to a published declaration of the intentions, motives, or views of the issuer,
be it an individual, group, political party or government.

Argumentative writing. A kind of writing where the students establish a position in a given topic
and then use evidence to persuade the audience to see things from their point of view. To write a great
argumentatively, the students first have to investigate several sides of the argument, which allows them to
make an educated stance. Then, they have to collect evidence, including facts, statistics, and claims from
experts in the topic’s field.

Argument. In academic writing, this is usually a main idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis
statement,” backed up with evidence that supports the idea.

Analyzing an Issue and Developing an Argument

Once your topic is selected, you should do some research on the subject matter. While you may
already have an opinion on your topic and an idea about which side of the argument you want to take, you
need to ensure that your position is well supported. Listing the pro and con sides of the topic will help you
examine your ability to support your counterclaims, along with a list of supporting evidence for both sides.

Supporting evidence includes the following:

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MODULE 9 ACTIVITIES

NAME: ______________________________________________________

STRAND/BLOCK: ___________________________________________

ENRICH

Direction: In analyzing an issue and developing an argument, supporting evidence is a significant

factor. Arrange the jumbled letters to form a word/s that connects to supporting evidence.

1. TSASITCITS - ___________________________________________________

2. NI-PDEHT UTSSIDE - ___________________________________________

3. RUCTERN SEUSSI - ____________________________________________

4. CSOARHLYL RTACISEL - ________________________________________

5. LYAANESS - _____________________________________________________

FOCUS

Directions: Write True if the statement is correct; False if it is wrong. Write your answer on the
space provided before each number.

_____1. In argumentative writing, a writer present an argument which is backed up with pictures.

_____2. Argumentative writing gives both sides of the argument.

_____3. Claim refers to the writers position on an issue.

_____ 4. Forming and communicating claims on a certain issue supported by reasonable arguments
and properly-cited factual evidences is a fundamental aspect in an argumentation.

_____5. Manifestoes help you organize your stand on an issue and convince the people to change
their mind about things which many of them are pretty firm about.

POSTTEST

Direction: Complete the following.

1. An argument is…
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2. Manifesto refers to…

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3. A good argument is…

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REFERENCES

Online Sources

Laurel, M.M.,Lucero, A.F, Bumatay-Cruz, R.T (2016). English for Academic and Professional Purposes:
Teacher’s Guide. Quezon City, Philippines.Department of Education

Otero, R. (2016). English for Academic and Professional Purposes Worktext

Argument. (n.d). Retrieved at https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-andtools/argument/

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COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAMINATION

NAME: ________________________________________________________ STRAND/BLOCK: _____________

I. Identification

Directions: Read the passages below. Then, identify whether each passage can be an academic text or
non-academic text. Write AT for academic text and NAT for non-academic text.
______1. Just as the sun rises and peeps from the east, and as the roosters of the neighborhood crow, the
man gathered his be longings and left his house.
______2. When synthesizing information, a new understanding about a topic is developed by using
information from more than one source.
______3. Depression is one of society’s prevailing issues that requires attention. One’s mental health is as
important as one’s physical health.
______4. I want to obtain answers to the questions that are swarming in my mind. But, it seems
everything in life is just a cycle of questions with no answers in sight.
______5. He saw the pure crystal water turned crimson red as the monster devoured the victim. He cried
for help but it was too late.
______6. Statistics show that the higher percentage of the population prefer dogs over cats.
______7. Yesterday was a beautiful day. It was warm enough to feel comfortable in shorts. A nice breeze
made the air feel fresh. The flowers vibrated with color. It felt good to be alive.
______8. Antibiotics are prescribed to fight infections. Sore throats, earaches, and other symptoms may be
caused by the growth of bacteria in your body. As the antibiotics fight to destroy the bacteria, the bacteria
struggle to become stronger.
______ 9. It is widely claimed that the Internet is the most disruptive information technology in history.
______ 10. School days should be a happy time in a young person’s life. What can make people’s lives a
misery during this time, then? In my opinion, there is one word which answers this question- bullying.

II. True or False

Directions: Write T if the statement is correct. Write F is the statement is false. Write your answer on the
line provided before each number.
_________ 1. Third person point of view is used in making thesis statements.
_________ 2. A thesis statement should be supported with facts to make it more effective and convincing.
_________ 3. A thesis statement provides direction of your paper.
_________ 4. A thesis statement should be specific, not broad or general.
_________ 5. A thesis statement should not be an argument about an issue to avoid confusion among
readers.

III. Directions: Using your printed copy of a sample concept paper related to your track,
accomplish the questionnaire below.

Title of the concept paper

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Type of concept paper (academic research/project proposal)
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Cite the parts of the concept paper
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Concept being presented
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Is it an effective concept paper? Why or why not?
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IV. Essay

Directions: Write a 3-paragraph essay on, “Characteristics of a Balanced Review/Critique/ Reaction

paper”.

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