ENGLISH 10: QUARTER 3
ARGUMENTATIVE
TEXT
LESSON AGENDA
Define argumentative
01 text and its structures
Appreciate the value of
03 argumentative text in settling
disputes and discovering truths.
Write arguments to
02 support claims with
clear reasons and
relevant evidence.
ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT
• It uses evidence and facts to
prove whether a thesis (claim) is
true.
• It presents two sides to a
single issue and covers the
most important arguments for
and against.
ELEMENTS OF
ARGUMENTATIVE TEXTS
COUNTER-
CLAIM
ARGUMENT
ARGUMENT
REBUTTAL
EVIDENCE CONCLUSION
WHAT IS A
CLAIM?
A claim is a statement
that a writer explores,
explains, or proves in
an argument.
EXAMPLE:
ISSUE: Should
people be
encouraged to travel
by bicycle rather
than by car?
What do you think is
the possible claim for
this issue?
POSSIBLE
CLAIM:
People should be
encouraged to travel
by bicycle rather
than by car.
Upon knowing the
claim, what possible
evidences you can
say or provide to
support your claim?
Refer to the pictures.
EVIDENCE 1:
Cars are more
expensive than
bicycles.
EVIDENCE 2:
Fixing a car may require the
services of a mechanic who
would charge an expensive
amount for labor. On the other
hand, many bicycles can be fixed
by the owners themselves.
EVIDENCE 3:
Cars require costly
yearly registration, and
you also need to have a
driver’s license.
EVIDENCE
The facts or
reasons that
support the
arguments.
NOTE: Evidence can
be FACTS,
STATISTICS, and
EXAMPLES.
COUNTER-
ARGUMENT
It is an
opposing
argument or
assertion.
COUNTERARGUMENT
Some say that
riding a bicycle
would increase
travel time and
decrease
productivity.
REBUTTAL
It is logical
arguments for
rejecting the
argument.
REBUTTAL
Traveling by
bicycle would
actually mean
avoiding rush hour
traffic jams.
CONCLUSION
It restates the claim,
summarizes
arguments, restates
the counterclaim
and rebuttal and
makes any
recommendation
CONCLUSION
So, we encourage
people to travel by
bicycle rather than by
car to avoid traffic
jams during rush
hours and it may keep
themfrombeinglateont
heir appointments.
ANY
QUESTIONS?
LET’S
PRACTICE!
Directions: Identify each part of the following argumentation such as
claim, argument, evidence, counter argument, rebuttal and
Dear Mom,
conclusion.
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE CLAIM
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE CLAIM
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE ARGUMENT
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE ARGUMENT
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE EVIDENCE
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE EVIDENCE
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals
become afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods
because they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve
a person’s health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they
help prevent allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible
enough to have a pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning
and doing my homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog
and cleaning up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE COUNTERARGUMENT
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing
my homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and
cleaning up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE REBUTTAL
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE REBUTTAL
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and
cleaning up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE CONCLUSION
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz
IDENTIFY THE CONCLUSION
Dear Mom,
I think we should get a pet dog. Dogs make great pets because they are loyal. I have heard of a dog
who did not leave its master even when the master died. According to scientists, dogs have evolved
to be loyal to humans. They also help deter criminals, like thieves. When dogs bark, criminals become
afraid. Dogs growl at people they think are a threat. They also help boost people’s moods because
they are friendly and playful. Doctors have even found that owning a dog can improve a person’s
health. According to them, dogs reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, and they help prevent
allergies, asthma, and eczema in children! You might think that I am not responsible enough to have a
pet dog. But I have demonstrated responsibility by making my bed every morning and doing my
homework every afternoon. I know that I would be responsible for walking our pet dog and cleaning
up after it. Getting a pet dog would be good for our whole family!
Love, Mariz