Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
Division of Batangas City
TEACHING DEMONSTRATION
LESSON PLAN
AY 2019-2020
ENGLISH GRADE 11
Content
The Art of Argumentation
Content Standard
The learner demonstrates an understanding of argumentation by familiarizing them with the basic terms,
allowing students to practice establishing the relationship between claims, reasons, and evidence, and analyzing the
author’s use of argument in a text.
Performance Standard
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and
relevant and sufficient evidence.
Specific Objectives
At the end of the lesson, students shall be able to:
1. Define argumentative writing;
2. differentiate persuasion from argumentation;
3. recognize argumentative techniques in a variety of text;
4. formulate an argument with a claim and counter-claim; and
5. reach a logical conclusion.
Materials
TV monitor
Laptop
PowerPoint presentation
Pictures
Worksheets
References
De Vera, E.E. et al. (2017). Essential English. Manila Philippines: REX Book Store, Inc.
www.rpdp.net
Preparatory Activities
1. Prayer
The prayer leader will be the one to lead the prayer.
2. Greetings
Formal greetings from the teacher.
3. Checking of Attendance
The class secretary will be asked if there is any absent.
4. Review
Students will be tasked to analyse the objectives.
5. Motivation: Pictionary
This is a pair activity. Student A will have to draw images related to the given word which should
be identified by Student B. The first pair of students to guess the word will earn an extra credit. After
guessing the word correctly, the class will then be asked what an argument is. Their answers to the
given question will be solicited and will be written on the board.
Procedures
A. Activity
“Philosophical chair”
Mechanics:
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1. A topic for discussion will be written on the board.
2. Students are then asked to write the topic/question down on their sheet of paper and next to their
heading, they will be asked to answer in one word – yes, no, unsure.
3. The room will be divided into three stations representing each students’ answer. Students will be
asked to move to their chosen side.
4. One student at a time will be picked to speak and defend his chosen side.
B. Analysis
At the end of the discussion, students will be instructed to reflect on the activity by answering the
following questions:
1. How are your viewpoints or arguments strengthened or weakened?
2. What makes argumentation different from persuasion?
3. How can one argue effectively?
C. Lesson Presentation
1. An argument is a reasoned, logical way of demonstrating that the writer’s position, belief,
or conclusion is valid.
2. Other key terms:
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Introduction – gives the background information or thesis statement.
Claim – one’s basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea.
Body – contains evidence that support the claim.
Counterclaim – A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your
claim.
 Conclusion – gives the recap of the thesis statement.
3. Difference between argumentation and persuasion
Argumentation
Persuasion
 Makes claims based on factual
 May make claims based on
evidence
opinion
 Makes counter-claims. The author
 May not take opposing ideas into
takes opposing views into account.
account
 Neutralizes or “defeat” serious
 Persuades by appealing to the
opposing ideas
audience’s emotion or by relying
on the character or credentials of
 Convinces audience through the
the writer – less on the merits of
merit and reasonableness of the
her or his reasons and evidence.
claims and proofs offered

Emotion-based
 Often compares texts or ideas to
establish a position
 Logic-based
Formative Evaluation:
Trade Trade Quiz
The class will be divided into groups of 5. Each member is assigned to a question which will be
traded with another student from the same group to have it answered. A student shall answer at least three
questions, which means he needs to trade with at least three students from the group.
1. How is argumentative writing different from persuasive writing?
2. Which part of the argumentative essay provides the main standpoint of the writer?
3. What is the importance of providing counterclaim to one’s essay?
4. How can you strengthen your claim or argument on the topic?
5. What do you mean by rebuttal?
D. Abstraction
Students will be asked to compare an argumentative essay with riding on a roller coaster as a
summary of the discussion.
Valuing:
What is the most difficult thing to argue with in this world? – Silence
E. Application: Persuasion Map and Paragraph Building Activity
Directions: This will be done in groups of three in which each team will be instructed to construct an
argumentative essay collaboratively about the given topics. Each member of the group is assigned to
work on a specific part of the essay.
Rubric
Argumentation
Logical presentation of ideas
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10 pts
5 pts
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Grammar Usage
Other writing conventions
Collaboration
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5 pts
5 pts
5 pts.
I. EVALUATION
A. Directions: Read the given speech. Then answer the questions that follow.
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4.
5.
What is the speaker’s claim?
What does s/he want you to believe?
What reasons does s/he give for his claim?
What facts, quotations, evidence, or specific details does s/he give to support those reasons?
Is there a counterclaim? What is it?
II. AGREEMENT
1. Answer Activity 3: A and B on your book page 103.
Prepared by:
Ms. ROANNE R. ANURAN
Student Teacher, English 10
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