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English for
Academic and
Professional
Purposes
(EAPP)
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Gathers Manifestoes and
Analyzes the Arguments Used
by
the Writer/s
What I Need to Know
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. Let us find out on the next lessons.
In this module, you will be able to identify some techniques on gathering
manifestoes and analyzing arguments used by the writer/s.
Specifically, you are expected to:
1. gather manifestoes and analyze the arguments used by the writers
What I Know
Before we start the lesson, let us do the following activity to measure your
prior knowledge on the topic that will be taught in this module.
General Direction: Read each item carefully. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
A. Multiple Choice
Direction: 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
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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
B. 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.
Lesso Gathers Manifestoes and
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Analyzes the Arguments
n 1 Used by the Writer/s
MY POINT OF VIEW
Direction: Give your views on the image presented below and write it in a
separate sheet of paper.
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Are you convinced with the statement in the image? Why or Why not?
__________________________________________________________________________________
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If you were the person in the image, how are you going to convince others to
have the same views as yours?
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What is It
Now, let us study the concepts related to your activity.
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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:
Type of Type of Source How to find these sources
Information
introductory directories, Use the Library catalogue
information and encyclopedias,
overviews handbooks
in-depth studies books, government Library catalogue, Canadian
reports Research Index, Government
web sites
scholarly articles academic journals Article indexes
current issues newspapers, Article indexes
magazines
Statistics government agencies Statistics Canada, Canadian
and associations Research Index, journal articles
position papers and association and Library catalogue, web sites
analyses institute reports
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What’s More
You have already learned some concepts pertaining to gathering
manifestoes and analyzing the arguments used by the writers. Now, let us check
how far you have gone with our lesson.
Activity 1. 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
Activity 2. GATHERING MANIFESTOES
Directions: Identify the possible types of sources of the supporting evidence for
the following topic for argumentation.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
No. Issue/ Topic Type of Specific Information
Source (Copy the Links for Online Sources or title of the
printed materials)
1 Violent Video games
should be prohibited
2 Does Art pay?
3 Is Michael Jordan still a
basketball star?
4 YouTube Owners
Should Check and Fix
Comments That Involve
Filthy Language
5 Influences of mobile
phones: pros and cons
6 Are people becoming
technological zombies?
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7 Can you succeed in life
working in the field of
art?
8 Are today's music
tracks educational or
meaningful at all?
9 Is Bad Language
Unacceptable on TV?
10 Is technology limiting
creativity?
Activity 3. COMPLETING MANIFESTOES
Directions: Choose ONE from any of the issues/ topics in Activity 4: Gathering
Manifestoes and answer the following questions:
1. What is the issue/ topic?
________________________________________________
2. What are the significant statements/ manifestoes did you get from
the source you used? You may copy the exact statement here.
_____________________________________________________________________
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3. Based on your answer in question number 2, what is your stand
(agree or disagree) on the issue? Why or why not?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
What I Have Learned
You have come this far, Congratulations! You are truly doing a great
job. Now, let us sum up what you have learned from our lesson by completing
the given phrases below.
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Activity 4. COMPLETE ME
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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What I Can Do
Now that you are done sharing what you have learned from the
discussion on the key concepts on gathering manifestoes and analyzing the
arguments used by the writers, it’s time to do another activity.
Activity 5: MY ARGUMENT
Directions:Share your views on the issue/ topic: People nowadays are living
dependent on their gadget: Legit or Not. Support your views by gathering
some manifestoes and analyzing the arguments used by the writer. Write your
answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Please be guided by the suggested criteria for scoring.
Criteria for Scoring
Identified Learning……….…20pts.
Mechanics…….………………15pts.
Relevance of Content…........15pts.
Total…………………………….50pts
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Assessment
It’s about time to assess your learning by doing the activity below.
Activity 6. I CLAIM IT!!
Directions: Write your argument or claim on the given issue. Support this by
gathering some manifestoes and analyzing the arguments used by the writer/s.
Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Should a woman be involved in political affairs of the nation?
Please be guided by the suggested criteria for Scoring.
Criteria for Scoring
Identified Learning……….…20pts.
Mechanics…….………………15pts.
Relevance of Content…........15pts.
Total…………………………….50pts
Activity 7: I STAND ON MY ARGUMENT
Direction: Write your argument on an issue and support it by gathering
manifestoes and analyzing the arguments used by the writers.
Choose ONLY ONE from the following possible topics:
1. Government should forbid same-sex marriages (for Academic Track
Students)
2. Can Music and Cinematography be called an art too? (for Arts and Design
Students)
3. Is swimming really the best type of sport? (for Sports Track Students)
4. TVL students should have face-to-face class (for TVL Track Students)
Please be guided by the suggested criteria for Scoring.
Criteria for Scoring
Identified Learning……….…20pts.
Mechanics…….………………15pts.
Relevance of Content…........15 pts.
Total…………………………….50 pts.
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GOOD LUCK
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References
Laurel, M. M.,Lucero, A.F, Bumatay-Cruz, R.T (2016). English for Academic and
Professional Purposes: Teacher’s Guide. Quezon City, [Link]
of Education
Otero, R. (2016). English for Academic and Professional Purposes
Worktext Online Sources
Argument. (n.d). Retrieved at [Link]
andtools/argument