MANIFESTO
MANIFESTO
MANIFESTO
This type of manifesto aims to create a new world. It’s not about simple rules,
instead, it presents a vision for the future. A solemn declaration by the
constituted authorities of a nation which contains the reason for its public acts
3. World towards another. On the declaration of war, a manifesto is usually issued in
which the nation declaring war states the reasons for so doing.
What is the purpose of manifesto?
• usually accepts a previously published
opinion or public consensus or promotes a
new idea with prescreptive notions for
carrying out changes the author believes
should be made.
• It often is political, social or artistic in
nature, sometimes revolutionary, but may
prevent an individual’s life stance.
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.
Argumentative writing aligns with a
stance but does not intend to persuade
the audience to make an emotional
decision.
Argumentative writing is collecting and
presenting evidence, allowing the reader
to make an informed decision regarding
the topic.
- basic way to think about your
thesis and arguments is the
formula “claim + reasons.” A claim
by itself is not an argumentative
thesis—you need to put forth your
reasons as well.
ANALYZING SUPPORTING EVIDENCE
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
Graphic Visual Aids Description
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slides/transparencies _______________________
• White or black board _______________________
• Paper handouts _______________________
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• Flip chart
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• Video (DVD or VHS)
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General Direction:Read each itemcarefully. Write the chosen
letter on a 1/2 SHEET of paper.
Choose the letter of the best answer.
1.This refers to a published declaration of the
intentions, motives, or views of the issuer, be it an
individual, group, political party or government.
a.Law
b.Texts
c.Manifesto
d.Arguments
2. This is a kind of writing where the students
establishes a position in a given topic and then uses
evidence to persuade the audience to see things
from his/her point of view.
a.Academic text
b.Literary Writing
c.Argumentative writing
d.Comprehensive Writing
3.In academic writing, this is usually a main
idea, often called a “claim” or “thesis
statement,” backed up with evidence that
supports the idea.
a.concept
b.question
c.research
d.argument
4.In analyzing an issue and developing an
argument, the following may be included as
supporting evidence EXCEPT;
a.diaries
b.current issues
c.in-depth studies
d.position papers and analyses
5.The following are the things to do to write a great
argument, EXCEPT;
a.make a diary of events
b.make an educated stance
c.investigate several sides of the argument
d.collect evidence, including facts, statistics, and
claims
True or False
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
Write your argument or claim on the given issue.
Support this by gathering some manifestoes and
analyzing the arguments used by the writer/s.
EXPLANATION
EVIDENCE
CONCLUSION
WRITING A POSITION PAPER
- position paper presents the writer’s stand or
viewpoint on a particular issue. Writing a position
paper entails outlining arguments and proposing the
course of action.
The main objective of writing a position paper is to
take part in a larger debate by stating your arguments
and proposed course of action.
Parts of a Position Paper
Introduction - introduce the issue, provide history or background of
the issue on hand.Provide general statement of your stand through
a thesis statement.
Body - state your arguments on your stand about the issue. Provide
strong evidence (statistics, interviews with experts, testimonies).
Provide counter arguments against possible weaknesses of your
arguments.
Conclusion - restate your claim or stand of an issue. Suggest a course
of action. End with a powerful call for action (quotation, challenge or
question).
Writing a Position Paper and Defending a
Stance on an Issue
Supporting Evidences
Factual Knowledge – information that is verifiable and agreed
upon by almost everyone
Statistical Inferences – interpretation and examples of an
accumulation of facts
Informed Opinion – opinion developed through research
and/or expertise of the claim
Personal Testimony – personal experience related by a
knowledgeable party
In every claim, there is always a counterclaim.
A counterclaim is just the opposite of a claim.
When your claim says, “I want a new
cellphone.” But then your Mother said, “'No,
you don't.” This is your mom's counterclaim.
Counterclaims are also provable and
supportable by reasons and evidence. Just
when your Mother proves by saying, ’Your
current situation does not require a new cell
phone.
II. Body (the
arguments/reasons)
A. Argument #1 of your claims
1. Give your opinion
2. Provide supporting evidence
B. Argument #2 of your
claims
1. Give your opinion.
2. Provide support evidence.
C. Argument #3 of your claims
1. Give your opinion.
2. Provide support evidence.
D. Provide counterarguments
against possible weaknesses of your
arguments
IV. Conclusion
A. Restate your argument.
B. Provide a plan of
action.
Position Paper Outline
Introduction
A. Introduce the issue.
B. Provide background on the issue.
C. Provide thesis statement on your
stand of the issue.
How to Write Position Paper
• Choose your topic: Select a topic that you are
passionate about or have knowledge of. It could be
related to social, economic, environmental, political, or
any other issues.