9 English
Quarter 1 – Module 2 Lesson 7
Conditionals in Argumentative Essay
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English – Grade 9
Quarter 1 – Module 2 Lesson 7: Conditionals in Argumentative Essay
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MODULE 2 Lesson 7
I. Introduction
Since the advent of the social media platforms like Facebook, QZone, Tumblr,
Twitter and Instagram, you manage to express your sentiments, feelings, comments
and ideas over current issues through them. Yet, in some instances, the construction
of your sentences leads to misinterpretation of your points of view. It is in this
perspective that this module is conceived. Here, you will learn to express your
arguments in an academic manner with the integration of your learnings in utilizing
appropriate conditionals.
II. Objectives
Competency: Use conditionals in expressing arguments.
a. Recognize the content of each part of an Argumentative Essay
outline.
b. Write a short Argumentative Essay with appropriate conditionals.
c. Value the significance of keeping abreast with the updates
and of expressing properly one’s point of view.
III. Vocabulary List
Here are some important words that you will encounter in this module. For
you to understand them better, you need to match each word with its respective
meaning. Write your answer opposite the correct description.
WORDS
Thesis statement
Argument
Counterargument
Social media platform
Internet
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1. ______________ -It is a web-based technology that enables the development,
deployment and management of social media solutions and services. It provides the
ability to create websites and services with complete network functionality like
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
2. ______________ - It is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper
or essay, such as an expository essay or argumentative essay.
It makes a claim, directly answering a question.
3. ______________ - It is a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts
intended to support or establish a point of view.
It is also a form of rhetorical expression intended to convince or persuade.
4. ______________ - It is an argument opposed to your thesis, or part of your thesis.
It expresses the view of a person who disagrees with your position. Its synonyms are
rebuttal, reply, counterstatement, counter reason, comeback and response.
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IV. Pre-Test
Directions: Form a word web by writing inside each circle a term
related to Argumentative Essay. Choose your answers
from the pool of words below
Argumentative
Essay
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proofs information characters oppose story
interpretation heresies ending
facts ending stage subject/ issue
V. Learning Activities
Now, let us discuss the type of essay which you are
going to write alongside the application of your knowledge in
using appropriate conditionals.
What is an Argumentative Essay?
An argumentative essay is an essay which purpose is to present
evidence to support an idea.
For example, you might write an essay arguing that military service should
be mandatory.
You would do research exploring the benefits of mandatory military service in
the countries that enforce it. Though you will be taking a side on the issue, you would
also acknowledge the opposing side.
The main thrust of an argumentative essay is that all information presented be
supported by facts and evidence.
What are the Parts of an Argumentative Essay?
Here is the outline of an Argumentative Essay.
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Introduction - Give some background on your topic so the reader knows what you’re
going to talk about.
Try to address some of these questions in your introduction:
➢ Why is this topic important?
➢ How does it affect you?
➢ What can be done about it? For example, if your topic is gun control, you could
cite some statistics about the number of deaths by firearms per year or a quote
from an individual who lost a loved one in a shooting incident.
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The introduction should also include your thesis statement where you take a
side on the issue. For example, your thesis statement could be: The best way
to reverse this trend is to implement stricter gun control legislation.
Supporting Paragraph 1
Present a main argument that supports your thesis.
For example, Stricter gun laws will reduce access to firearms. You could cite
cases where people with criminal records or mental illnesses were sold firearms and
went on to use them.
Supporting Paragraph 2
Present a second argument to support your thesis.
For example, In X study, stricter gun laws reduced homicide by firearms by__
x %.
Counterargument
Present the counterargument.
In this case it could be that limiting gun access
could strip innocent people of their right to defend
themselves against violent criminals who could still
obtain guns through illegal ways.
You should also refute the counterargument: By
introducing stricter laws that specifically limit the sale of guns
to criminals and those with mental illness, the number of gun-
related homicides would be reduced.
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Conclusion
Summarize the main points made in the body of the essay and suggest next steps,
further research or possible legislation that could support your thesis.
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VI. Practice Tasks
Practice Task 1. Read to Write
Directions: Read first the essay, then fill-out the table that follows
with the information taken from the write-up.
Does Freedom of Speech Give People the Right to Use Hate Speech?
“What is freedom of expression? Without the freedom to offend, it ceases to exist”
Salman Rushdie
The quote perfectly sums up the never-ending debate about freedom of speech
and hate speech. It is a well-known fact that freedom of speech and expression
belongs to the group of fundamental human rights of every person on this planet.
Lately, we are witnessing the rising concerns about hate speech, is it protected by this
basic human right or freedom of speech should have some limitations? Given the fact
that every individual is allowed to express thoughts and beliefs, banning the negative
comments would, in fact, deny his or her basic rights i.e. freedom of speech.
Freedom of speech reinforces all other human rights, thus allowing society to
develop and progress at a constant rate. The ability to state our opinion and speak
freely is pivotal for any change in society. Throughout the history, society evolved
thanks to the individuals, great thinkers, brave leaders, who were not scared to
express their beliefs. Back in time, those beliefs that were contrary to the typical
“mindset” would be considered as hate, a hatred towards their way of life, culture, and
tradition. The most reputable professors, experts, and campaigners only confirm that
free speech has always been used to fight for change, for better times.
Besides reinforcement of other human rights, free speech is also essential due
to the ability to hear others and be heard at the same time. We need to hear other
people’s views as well as offering them our own opinions. Unfortunately, one of the
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fastest-growing problems of our society is that people rarely listen to others and
acknowledge their takes on certain topics if they don’t agree with them. We should feel
comfortable exchanging ideas and thoughts with those who have opposing views.
Experts agree that way there would be less “hate speech” circling around.
We hear or read the term “hate speech” a lot, especially now with the easy
internet access and a multitude of social media websites to join. It comes as no wonder
why insulting comments and expressing negative ideas are considered a threat to the
humanity. A lot of people are anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, anti-gay marriage, and so on.
Those who assume hate speech is not a freedom of speech, primarily, focus on the
expression of a negative attitude towards certain people and ideas. However, if we
start banning people from expressing their beliefs, then what comes next? After one
thing, there always comes another and, eventually, the mankind would live in fear of
saying anything. The reality is that the society has become oversensitive; everything
one does not agree with is considered insulting and branded as hate.
Finally, freedom of speech is the most important human right that every
individual has the right to exercise. This freedom comes with the ability to express
one’s opinion, regardless of its nature good or bad. What our society needs today are
not limitations of free speech, but making efforts to establish dialogues between
people with conflicting beliefs. Listening and being heard will go a long way; that way
we could build bridges instead of burning them.
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What is the author’s side/
stand on the issue?
Supporting idea 1
Supporting idea 2
Supporting idea 3
Practice Task 2. Pen on Your Paper!
Directions: Choose a topic below that you have full knowledge of. Then, write at least
three ( 3 ) supporting details to support your stand. Do some research for the facts
and figures that you might need as evidences. Employ appropriate modals.
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Topics to choose from:
1. Are law enforcement cameras an invasion of privacy?
2. Are beauty pageants exploitative?
3. Do social media platforms like Facebook influence the character development of
the youth?
4. Do adolescents develop depression from exposure to social media platforms?
Practice Task 3. As You Write It
Directions: Fill-out the table with the details needed to express
your thoughts about your chosen topic in Practice Task 2.
Topic
Stand/Side
Supporting idea 1
Supporting idea 2
Supporting idea 3
VII. Post Test
Directions: Develop your Argumentative Essay using the key points that you made in
Practice Task 3. Employ appropriate conditionals in the statement of your ideas.
Be guided by the rubric.
Rubric for the Assessment of the Argumentative Essay
Criteria (4 ) ( 3 ) ( 2 ) ( 1 )
Exceeding Meeting Approaching Below
Standards Standards Standards Standards
Essay Essay maintains Essay maintains Essay does not
maintains a clear, relevant a mostly clear maintain a
a clear, and logical and logical clear and
relevant organization. organization. logical
Focus & organization.
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Structure and logical
organization. Parts work Simple Simple
together to form paragraphs are paragraphs are
It intelligently an used to present used in a
builds up to argument. the argument disorganized
support a manner.
unique and
complex
argument.
Introductory Introductory Introductory Introductory
section section section section
provides a provides a strong provides a strong contains some
strong opening, opening, context opening, context and an
context and a and a adequate unclear thesis
complex and thesis statement. context and a statement.
Introduction original thesis clear
statement. The thesis thesis statement.
includes details
The thesis that preview the
includes details rest of
that preview the essay.
the rest of the
essay.
Evidence
Evidence acknowledges Evidence Evidence No
and refutes acknowledges attempts to alternate points
and refutes acknowledge are
alternate or alternate or and refute discussed.
opposing points opposing points alternate or
of view using of view. opposing points
quotes and of view but does
citations. so unclearly.
Essay provides Essay provides a Essay provides Essay provides
a concluding mostly mostly
concluding statement that summary and summary and
statement that summarizes the explanation but offers little
summarizes major points, offers explanation
the major explains few new ideas and no
points, explains their significance, and new ideas and
their and insights. insights.
Conclusion significance, builds to new
and builds to ideas and
new ideas and insights.
insights.
The conclusion
continues
to use quotes
and sources
to support its
claims.
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Use of Uses correct Uses at least 6- Uses only five All Conditionals
Conditionals Conditionals 10 correct correct used in the
( Focus ) throughout the Conditionals Conditionals. essay need
essay. throughout the revisions.
essay.
VIII. Assignment:
Practice delivering orally your output. Be guided by the indicated rubric.
Note to Teacher:
You may opt to have the presentation recorded through your student’s cellular
telephone and send it through your messenger, or any other means available for you
and to your students.
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Rubric for the oral presentation of the essay
Poor Fair Good Excellent
Needs Practice Alright Enjoyable Entertaining
2 pts 3 pts 4 pts 5 pts
Eye
Contact Student reads Student looks up The student The student uses
his/her speech from his/her speech makes eye contact eye contact to
and never looks a few times, with all sides of communicate a
at the audience generally making the room and clearer message by
or hides his/her contact with only looks up looking at audience
face behind one area of the repeatedly. members directly to
his/her copy. place. highlight a point.
Voice It is difficult for Once or twice, the The audience can The speaker uses
volume the audience to audience cannot hear the speaker the volume of his or
and clarity make out understand a clearly. her voice to
important details significant detail emphasize points
because the because the and to add
speaker speaks speaker speaks too meaning to the
too softly and/or softly and/ or even presentation.
even mumbles. mumbles.
Body The speaker's The speaker's The speaker's The speaker's
Language gestures are appearance may appearance is appearance is
distracting. The lack formality professional in professional in
speaker looks because he or she dress, stance, and dress, stance, and
depressed or is fidgeting, not gestures. gestures. The
apathetic. standing up student uses his/
straight, or seems her body to
insecure. emphasize points
or add meaning.
Voice The speech is The speaker The speech is The speech is
Intonation delivered in a sounds delivered with delivered with
monotone or uninterested in enthusiasm. enthusiasm and the
apathetic voice. what he or she is speaker uses
presenting. proper intonation in
order to emphasize
points and add
meaning.
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Key to Corrections
Vocabulary List
1. Social media platform
2. Thesis statement
3. Argument
4. Counterargument
Pre-Test
proofs
information
facts
subject/ issue
oppose
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Practice Tasks
Practice Task 1
What is the author’s side/ The author agrees to the idea that freedom of speech
stand in the issue? gives people the right to use hate speech.
Supporting ideas Paragraphs 2, 3, 4 contain the supporting details for
the stand of the writer.
Practice Task 2
Answers vary.
Practice Task 3
Answers vary.
Post Test
Answers vary.
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