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ENGLISH
THIRD GRADING – MODULE 2
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USE A VARIETY OF INFORMATIVE, PERSUASIVE, AND
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING TECHNIQUES

EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
A. Recall various writing techniques
B. Differentiate the purpose of informative, persuasive and argumentative writing
C. techniques.
D. Analyze a paragraph based on the technique employed by the writer.
E. Apply knowledge on the various informative, persuasive and argumentative
writing techniques.

PRE-TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT an example of argumentative text?

A. Election Propaganda C. Legal Texts
B. Essays D. Poems
2. To have a concrete statement, you need to provide _______ to support your argument.
Which word best fits the sentence.
A. Evidence B. Opinions C. Hearsays D. Titles
3. What do we call a statement that describes one side of an arguable viewpoint?
A. Narrative Statement C. Persuasive Statement
B. Literary Statement D. Position Statement
4. The purpose of an informative essay is to
A. provide information, or explain steps in a process.
B. tell a story.
C. entertain the readers.
D. persuade the reader
5. What term refers to a style of writing that provides factual information?
A. Informative B. Narrative C. Unreasonable D. Opinion
6. When writing an informative essay, what are the most important parts of the
introduction?
A. A thesis and compelling way to hook the reader
B. A complete description of all of the points you will cover
C. Your opinion on the subject
D. A definition of your topic
7. What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
A. To persuade the reader C. To tell an interesting story
B. To entertain the reader D. To give information about a topic

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8. In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?
A. Introduction B. Hook C. Body Paragraph D. Conclusion
9. Which of these is a correctly written argument?
A. Fresno is a city in California
B. Some people find Hot Cheetos spicy
C. Graffiti brings cities together
D. Hot Cheetos taste better than Takis because they are less spicy
10. The purpose of a persuasive writing is to
A. Inform and educate the readers
B. Entertain readers
C. Convince the reader to adopt the writer’s position
D. Analyze work of art
11. An informative essay
A. presents the writer’s opinion C. defines a term
B. persuades a reader D. presents a claim
12. A writing technique that contains a topic sentence.
A. Persuasive C. Informative
B. Argumentative D. Narrative
13. Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?
A. Introduction B. Body Paragraphs C. Conclusion D. Setting
14. This is a kind of writing technique that deals with facts and information
A. Informative B. Argumentative C. Persuasive D. Expository
15. What is the writing technique which is a call to action that is based on appealing to
emotion and feeling.
A. Informative B. Argumentative C. Persuasive D. Expository

LOOKING BACK
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A concise, one-sentence summary of your main point and claim which appears in the
introductory paragraph.
A. Topic sentence B. Evidence C. Thesis statement D. Claims
2. It is a concise, one-sentence summary of the writer’s main point and claim.
A. Thesis statement B. Topic sentence C. Paragraph D. Facts
3. A piece of writing that takes a stance on an issue.
A. Expository B. Argumentative essay C. Informative essay D. Narrative
4. The goal of an argumentative essay is to ______
A. Inform B. Narrate C. Outline a point of view D. Entertain
5. What is included in a concluding paragraph of an argumentative essay?
A. Restated argument, evidence and call to action
B. Restated argument and call to action.
C. Restated argument, restated claims and call to action.
D. Restated thesis and summary of arguments

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BRIEF INTRODUCTION
Having a clear understanding of the different types of writing techniques and the specific
purpose each one serves is a critical component of communication skills in the workplace. One of the
best ways to develop your writing skills is to learn how to choose the most effective technique to get
your message across.
A writing technique is a style an author uses to convey their message in a manner that
is effective and meaningful to their audience. Understanding the different types of writing
techniques is important to professionals because you will need to change your style
of writing to make a connection with your audience.

ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Using the Venn Diagram below, compare and contrast the three writing
techniques. Identify only one similarity and one difference between and among the techniques
above. Refer to the table on the next page.

Persuasive Argumentative

Informative

REMEMBER
For our academic writing purposes, we will focus on three writing techniques – Informative,
Persuasive, and Argumentative. Let us differentiate these writing techniques through the table
below:

Writing Structure Characteristics Purpose

Technique /Features

INFORMATIVE -has 3 parts -Includes table of -Inform and educate

 introduction contents, pictures, readers
-Make a legit captions, bold print -Define a term
Thesis and glossary -Imparts
Statement -deals with facts and straightforward
 body (2-3 information information and facts
paragraphs but never personal
long) opinion
 conclusion

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PERSUASIVE states writer’s -demonstrates not -Convince or
opinion about a only why the writer’s influence the reader
specific topic opinion is correct, but to believe that the
-presents external also why the writer’s opinion or
facts and evidence opposing view is claim is valid or do
-strong concluding incorrect. what the writer wants
summary. -a call to action that is them to do.
based on appealing to
emotion and feeling.
ARGUMENTAIVE -comprises three or -Introduction and -argument is used to
more paragraphs thesis. change people’s point
that explain why you -Opposing and of view or persuade
support your thesis. qualifying ideas. them to accept new
-Introductory -Strong evidence in points of view.
paragraph and support of claim -convince the readers
Thesis statement -Style and tone of that his opinion is
-body paragraphs language valid
-Conclusion -A compelling
conclusion
-contains a topic
sentence

Activity 2:
The following is an excerpt from a text about the analysis of the dangers and
discomforts of a secondhand smoke by Shellie Schiel. Read the excerpt carefully, then answer
the activities that follow:

Secondhand Smoke Is Just as Dangerous

I remember this event like it was yesterday, but it happened to me when I was about
15 years old. My dad, grandmother, and many of my parents’ friends were heavy
smokers. One day my mom and dad, our neighbors and my grandparents were sitting in
the kitchen visiting. I went into the kitchen to ask them a question but the air was so hazy
with smoke I started coughing. I walked up to them and instead of asking my question I
made the statement to my dad that when I get my own place, I will not allow smoking. My
dad got extremely upset and told me to leave the house and not to come back until my
attitude changed. So I left the house and walked to a friend’s house. When I cooled down
and I thought my dad had cooled down, I went home. Well, my attitude has never changed;
I just never brought up the subject again to my dad.
What I didn’t realize back then was just how dangerous secondhand smoke was. But
what exactly is secondhand smoke? The article titled “Secondhand Smoke” defines it as “a
mixture of the smoke given off by the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar, and the
smoke exhaled from the lungs of smokers” (1). What does exposure to secondhand smoke
do? “It causes irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. It can also irritate the lungs, leading
to coughing, excess phlegm, chest discomfort, and reduced lung function” (1). This article
also states that secondhand smoke has been classified by the U.S. Environmental
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Protection Agency (EPA) as a known cause of lung cancer in humans. Children exposed to
secondhand smoke are also more likely to have reduced lung function and symptoms of
respiratory irritation such as cough, Children are more susceptible to the dangers of
secondhand smoke because their lungs are still developing and growing.
“…Exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke is the third leading cause of premature
death in the United States, killing over 50,000 Americans each year, according to the
Surgeon General. Secondhand smoke is also a severe threat to children, causing hundreds
of thousands of cases of bronchitis and pneumonia each year” (Waxman 1).
… As long as people continue to smoke tobacco, secondhand smoke will threaten
the health of nonsmokers. Please discuss smoking and the effects of secondhand smoke
with your children. Hopefully, in time, we will be able to eliminate this nasty habit and save
many thousands of innocent lives.

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Directions: The excerpt above was classified as informational, convincing, and arguing.
Analyze the technique employed by the writer by identifying which paragraph in the text is
informative, persuasive and argumentative. Then, plot your answer in the boxes below. You
may write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.

Informative

Persuasive

Argumentative

Activity 3: Go back to your answers in Activity 2. From the classification that you have made,
extract the line/lines from the paragraph in each box that makes the paragraph informative,
persuasive or argumentative. Write your answer on the lines below.

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1. Informative: _______________________________________________________
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2. Persuasive: _______________________________________________________
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3. Argumentative: ____________________________________________________
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CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Write a Letter of Appeal to the Editor of a school newspaper. Follow the directions
below. Write your letter on a separate sheet of paper. Refer to the given rubric for the criteria
of your output.

Goal: Your task is to use various writing techniques – Informative, Persuasive, and
Argumentative.
Role: An activist or an advocate of promoting a “non-smokers” community.
Audience: The target readers are the students of a secondary public school.
Situation: Imagine that you are an advocate of a “non-smokers” community addressing the
hazards of secondhand smoke.
Rubric
Content
Pts Ideas/Focus Development Organization Style Convention

The topic is clearly The student uses The composition is The language used is Correct
stated and the informational, organized in clear, appropriate to the target grammar,
writer/student logical, and easy to follow audience. The spelling,
maintained a sharp, emotional appeals paragraphs. student’s point of view organization and
4 distinct focus/stance to persuasively on the subject is evident capitalization are
throughout the argue his/her through the words used throughout
composition. stance chosen. the composition.
The topic is stated The student uses The composition is The language used is The composition
and the student informational, organized in appropriate to the target contains no more
maintained a logical, or emotional paragraphs. An intro audience, however, than 2 errors in
3 focus/stance appeal to argue on with a hook and student’s point of view grammar,
throughout the the issue. conclusion with a call on the subject is not spelling or
composition. to action are evident. clearly stated. punctuation.
The topic is not The writer The composition is The language and/or The composition
clearly identifiable. attempted to use organized tone used are not contains more
And the either informational, paragraphs. There is appropriate to the target than 2 errors in
writer/student does logical or emotional no hook in the intro audience. Point of view grammar,
2 not maintain a clear appeal to argue and call to action in the on the subject is not spelling or
stance on the topic.. his/her stance, conclusion is weak. clearly stated. punctuation.
however, the
appeal is not
persuasive.
The topic is not The writer does not The composition is not The language and tone The composition
identifiable and use either organized by used are not contains more
does not maintain a informational, paragraphs. There is appropriate to the target than 5 errors in
1 clear stance on the logical or emotional no clear intro or audience and does not grammar,
topic. appeal. conclusion. convey to the writer’s spelling or
point of view. punctuation.

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POST-TEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. A kind of writing technique that deals with facts and information

A. Informative B. Argumentative C. Persuasive D. Expository
2. It is a statement that describes one side of an arguable viewpoint?
A. Narrative Statement C. Persuasive Statement
B. Literary Statement D. Position Statement
3. Which of these is NOT a part of an argumentative essay?
A. Introduction B. Body Paragraphs C. Conclusion D. Setting
4. It is a style of writing that provides factual information?
A. Informative B. Narrative C. Unreasonable D. Opinion
5. To have a concrete statement, you need to provide _______ to support your argument.
A. Evidence B. Opinions C. Hearsays D. Titles
6. The following is an example of argumentative text, except -
A. Election Propaganda C. Legal Texts
B. Essays D. Poems
7. The goal of an informative essay is to
A. provide information, or explain steps in a process.
B. tell a story.
C. entertain the readers.
D. persuade the reader
8. In which part of the argumentative essay do you include the quotes from the text?
A. Introduction B. Hook C. Body Paragraph D. Conclusion
9. What is the writing technique that contains a topic sentence?
A. Persuasive C. Informative
B. Argumentative D. Narrative
10. Which of these is a correctly written argument?
A. Fresno is a city in California
B. Some people find Hot Cheetos spicy
C. Graffiti brings cities together
D. Hot Cheetos taste better than Takis because they are less spicy
11. What is the writing technique which is a call to action that is based on appealing to
emotion and feeling.
A. Informative B. Argumentative C. Persuasive D. Expository
12. The main goal of an argumentative writing is to
A. Inform and educate the readers
B. Entertain readers
C. Convince the reader to adopt the writer’s position
D. Analyze work of art

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13. It is the most important part of the introduction when writing an informative text.
A. A thesis and compelling way to hook the reader
B. A complete description of all of the points you will cover
C. Your opinion on the subject
D. A definition of your topic
14. The goal of a persuasive essay is -
A. To persuade the reader C. To tell an interesting story
B. To entertain the reader D. To give information about a topic
15. An informative essay
A. presents the writer’s opinion C. defines a term
B. persuades a reader D. presents a claim

REFERENCES
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https://capella.libanswers.com/writingcenter/faq/260905. Accessed January 6, 2021

 Argumentative vs Informative. Retrieved from

https://www.ccsdut.org/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=497&datai
d=2171&FileName=argumentative%20vs%20informative%20essays.pdf. Accessed
December 28, 2020.

 Informative vs Persuasive Writing. Retrieved

fromhttps://classroom.synonym.com/informative-writing-vs-persuasive-writing-
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 Example Student Argument Analysis URL of this webpage: 18 September 2005.

Retrieved from http://www.cocc.edu/cagatucci/classes/wr122/handouts/analysis.htm.
Accessed January 7, 2021

 Meyer, Almarie, Extra-order-nary super-grouper. Retrieved from

https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-an-informative-persuasive-
and-argumentative-communication. Accessed January 6, 2021.

 Letter to the Editor Rubric. Retrieved from

http://mrssekurasenglish.weebly.com/uploads/2/3/0/6/23068542/_letter_to_the_editor
_rubric.pdf. Accessed December 27. 2020

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