INFORMATIVE
W R I T I N G
T E C H N I Q U E S
E n g l i s h 1 0 We e k 3
LESSON OBJECTIVE
• Use a variety of informative ,
persuasive, and
argumentative writing
techniques
WHAT IS WRITING TECHNIQUE
The style an author uses to
convey his/ her message in a
manner that is effective and
meaningful to the audience.
INFORMATIVE WRITING
• Educates the readers by imparting
straightforward information, facts,
and details on a certain topic.
• Gives them a new understanding or a
new appreciation of some topics
which one might be familiar.
• Write answers questions of why or
how.
TYPES:
DEFINITIO • Provide detailed explanation of an
N ESSAY idea.
• Explain a topic in detail
example:
“Education in the time of Covid 19
Pandemic”
• Explains the connection/ linkup of
CAUSE
AND two or more events.
EFFECT example:
ESSAY “Global Effects of Covid 19 Pandemic”
TYPES:
OPPOSIN • Presents all sides of an issue
G SIDES • Describe similarities and differences
ESSAY example:
“Life style before and during Covid 19
Pandemic”
• Gives a step-by-step explanation on
PROCESS
ESSAY how something works or how to do
something.
example:
“Proper Handwashing Technique”
SEAT WORK
Below is a mixed-up informative text.
Arrange it in a way that shows the
structure (I+MID+C) of the ideas with
topic, details, and big idea.
HOW TO TRAVEL SOLO SUCCESSFULLY
• The first way to travel solo successfully is to
arrive well-informed on the area.
• Use money belt as a purse not for storage.
• Keep your passport, extra stores of money, and
other documents in a theft-resistant bag.
• Freya Stark once said, “To awaken quite alone
in a strange town is one of the most pleasant
sensations in the world.”
• It may pose perils here and there but a little
preparation and common sense can get you
through the rough spots.
HOW TO TRAVEL SOLO SUCCESSFULLY
• In terms of fun, pack for your lack of companionship.
• Bring a blank journal to record your adventures. Pack a
paperback to enjoy while you wait out a rainstorm in a coffee
shop.
• As solo travel can be the ultimate in self-indulgence, learning
how to do it is each one’s innate ability, and something that
can be learned today.
• Traveling alone is an achievable feat.
• You will be surprised that you absorb new surroundings, make
new acquaintances, and encounter self- discovery.
• Also, in line with safety, you must have to carry good
identification in more than one place.
• Your security is at risk when you are trapped in a busy street
scanning frequently the GPS on your phone while looking for a
place to eat or stay. It also matters if you booked for your
PERSUASIVE
W R I T I N G
T E C H N I Q U E S
E n g l i s h 1 0 We e k 3
LESSON OBJECTIVE
• Use a variety of informative ,
PERSUASIVE, and
argumentative writing
techniques
PERSUASIVE WRITING
• Convince the readers of the validity of
the writer’s argument.
• Builds arguments on opinion and
factual statements.
• Intends to make the readers do
certain things.
• Presents arguments only about one.
INFORMATIVE PERSUASIVE
WRITING WRITING
• To increase • To change
knowledge attitudes
• Can be and
presented behavior.
with or • Has to be
without presented
persuasion. with
information
TECHNIQUES:
• Choose a subject that interests you
and that suits your purpose and
audience2.2
• 2Address the audience.
• Clarify your purpose.
• Make a draft for your essay.
TECHNIQUES:
• Use words that reveal personal
judgment or viewpoint:
Undoubtedly all always
everybody
Furthermore for against worst
For example feel exactly
definitely
REMEMBER:
• Add an interesting question or an
anecdote for the introduction.
• Use appropriate figures of speech to
strengthen your appeal.
• Use reasons and examples as
support
• Use factual and opinion statements
• Summarize your reasons
REMEMBER:
• Use the last sentence to further
persuade your readers to agree with
you or invite your readers to action.
• Revise and polish your work.
ACTIVITY
Some people think recesses in school
should be longer. They believe kids might learn
better if they had a longer break in the middle
of the day. However, the extra class time after
recess would make the school day longer.
Therefore, kids would get out of school later in
the day. What do you think? Support your
opinion with persuasive writing in 5 sentences.
ARGUMENTATIVE
W R I T I N G
T E C H N I Q U E S
E n g l i s h 1 0 We e k 3
LESSON OBJECTIVE
• Use a variety of informative ,
persuasive, and
ARGUMENTATIVE writing
techniques
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
• Aims to change the reader’s mind by
convincing him or her to agree with your
point of view or consider your stand or
argument on an issue.
• The main argument presented is elaborated
and explained through the presentation of its
pros (in favor of) and cons (against) of your
position in an issue or topic.
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
• It begins with an introduction and ends with
a conclusion.
• In between are the body paragraphs where
you must do three things:
1. support your opinion,
2. present the opposing point of view,
3. and tell why that viewpoint is wrong.
FIVE KEYPARTS
REMEMBER
• Informative writing educates the readers by
imparting straightforward information.
• Persuasive text builds arguments on opinions
and factual statements.
• The main objective of an argumentative
text/essay is to change the reader’s mind by
convincing him or her to agree with your point
of view or consider your stand or argument on
an issue.
REMEMBER
• The main argument in an argumentative
essay is explained through the presentation
of its pros (in favor of) and cons (against) of
your position in an issue.
• Body paragraphs in an argumentative essay
include stating one’s opinion/claim, giving
reasons to support the opinion, and arguing
against the opposite opinion.
Read the speech
bubbles below. Decide
to which of them uses
writing techniques in
the following types:
informative,
persuasive, and
argumentative.
Read the speech
bubbles below. Decide
to which of them uses
writing techniques in
the following types:
informative, persuasive,
and argumentative.
Read the speech
bubbles below. Decide
to which of them uses
writing techniques in
the following types:
informative, persuasive,
and argumentative.
NARRATIVE
W R I T I N G
T E C H N I Q U E S
E n g l i s h 1 0 We e k 3
NARRATIVE WRITING
• It uses descriptive language to tell the
beginning, middle, and end of anevent.
• It has an introduction that engages the
reader’s interest, details about the
main event or action in the story, and
a conclusionthat describes the outcome.
• It is emotion-based.
• It ignores counterclaim.
NARRATIVE
WRITING
ORGANIZATION
SW # 3.8
Direction: Read and analyze each sentence.
Identify if it’s INFORMATIVE, PERSUASIVE,
ARGUMENTATIVE or NARRATIVE.
1. It presents arguments only about one.
2. Writer answers questions of how or why.
3. It acknowledges the opposing claims.
4. It presents multiple sides but it is clear which is
the author’s side.
5. It educates the readers by imparting
straightforward information, facts, and details on
a certain topic.
Direction: Read and analyze each sentence.
Identify if it’s INFORMATIVE, PERSUASIVE,
ARGUMENTATIVE or NARRATIVE.
6. It is emotion-based.
7. It ignores counterclaim.
8. This gives new understanding or appreciation
of some topics which one might be familiar.
9. This type of text may compare ideas to
establish a position.
10. It uses descriptive language to tell the
beginning, middle, and end of anevent.
PT # 3
• Read the given facts or ideas about throw-
away culture. Use them in developing your
essay focusing on techniques in one (1) of the
writing forms - informative, persuasive, and
argumentative.
PT # 3
• People in the Philippines should learn to use
things over and over instead of simply
throwing them away.
• Plastics in disposable items remain in the
environment for many years after the items
have been thrown away.
• Filipinos throw out 2 to 3 kilos of items per
day; this is more than half a ton of garbage
per person each year.
• Each year 1 million dogs and cats are put to
sleep in humane societies.
• Filipinos spend about 100 million pesos each
year on disposable plastic and paper plates.
Filipinos spend nearly 29 million pesos each
year on disposable diapers.
• Other disposable items, such as pens,
lighters, and razors, cost another 18 million
pesos.
• This fairly throw-away attitude or culture has
become the worst problem of our time.