Detailed Lesson Plan in English for Grade 10

I. OBJECTIVES

At the end this lesson, the students shall be able to:

a) Understand the concept of Argumentation and Debate;
b) Identify the key elements of Debate and Argumentative Text;
c) Write their own argumentative essay; and
d) Learn and have the ability to debate intelligently.

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Understanding Argumentation and Debate
Reference: English Communication Arts and Skills through World Literature
10 by Milagros G. Lapia and Josephine B. Serrano (Pages
160-163)
Instructional Materials: ICT (Google Meet & Google Classroom), PowerPoint
Presentation

III. METHODOLOGIES
A. PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
TEACHER’S ACTIVITY LEARNER’S ACTIVITY
 Greetings:
Good Morning Class! -Good Morning Sir!
How are you today? -(Varied answers)

 Prayer
Everybody stand up. Please lead the prayer(ask one - (.………………Amen.)
student to lead the prayer)

 Checking of Attendance -(Present/Absent)

Let me check your attendance. Say present if your
name is called.

 Knowledge -(Students login in Google classroom)

Before we start our lesson, let us check what you
know about argument and debate through a pretest.

Pretest
Direction: Answer the following questions.
1. True or False. The “Pro” side are those who agree
with the statement or idea.
2. True or False. Those who will not agree with the
statement or idea are the “Con” side.
3. True or False. Each side will show in an organized
and clever way why they believe to have the right
answers.
 4. True or False. Proper tone of voice is one of the key
factors in delivering your argument.
5. ______ is an art of presenting reasons to arrive at
a truth that is acceptable to others.
6. ______is a formal type of argumentation.
7. ______is a genre of writing that requires the
students to investigate a topic; collect,generate,and
evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the
topic in a concise manner.
8. It is a premise statement that affirms or denies
something.
a) Debate
b) Proposition
c) Fact
9. It is based on logic or correct reasoning
a) Persuasion
b) Conviction
c) Opinion
10. It is an emotional aspect of an argument.
a) Persuasion
b) Conviction
c) Argument

Answer key:
1. True
2. True
3. True
4. True
5. Argumentation
6. Debate
7. Argumentative essay
8. B. Proposition
9. B.Conviction
10. A. Persuasion

A. MOTIVATION
At this moment, we will have a fun game that will teach -(students listen attentively)
you how to disagree in an evidence-based way. This is
called “I could disagree more”

I’ll group you into two groups; one group for all boys and
one group for girls.

Here is the topic:

Which animal makes the best pet? A cat or a dog?

Dogs will defend by Boys -(students follow the instruction)

Cats will defend by Girls
I will give you two minutes to think and formulate your -(students started to think and
own argument based on facts or your experiences. formulate arguments)

Very good! I appreciate your cooperation.

B. LESSON PROPER
-So our topic for today is all about Understanding
Argumentation and Debate. But first, what is the -(Argumentation means a line of
difference between argumentation and Debate? reasoning or evidence in support of an
Yes______(ask one student to recite) issue or opinion while debate is more
often used as a formal word that
implies a larger or public-style
discussion with people supporting
both sides of the issue and rules or
specific guidelines governing the
proceedings.”)

Very Good!

-Now, what is Proposition?

Proposition serves as the point of reference of the -(students listen attentively)
debater or an argumentative writer.

Argumentation is the art of presenting reasons to

arrive at a truth that is acceptable to others.
Debate is a formal type of argumentation.

-Class, where you often watch or witness debates? -(Senate Hearing, House of
Representatives’ Hearing, on
-Very good! TV(Debate on Religion”)

-Based on your module, what are the elements of an

argument? -(one student reads)
1. Conviction, which is based on logic or correct
reasoning; and
2. Persuasion, which is the emotional aspect of an
argument.
-(Students listen attentively)
-now, let’s discuss the Correct proportion of
conviction and persuasion in an argument.

In general, a person should use more of the element of

conviction in an argument than in persuasion. The
following factors will help to determine the amount of
conviction or persuasion to be utilized: -(Students listen attentively)
1. Use more conviction if the audience is an intelligent
and highly educated group.
2. Use more conviction if the audience is favorably
disposed towards the question,
3. Use more persuasion if action is desired.

My question is, How to be a Good debater?

Here are some factors to be a Good debater:
a) Sourcing your facts and information;
b) Clearly instructing your points;
c) Considering and listening to what others are saying; -(Students listen attentively)
and
d) Delivering your argument properly.

Moreover, the following are guiding principles for

formulating The Subject of a Debate:
1. The subject must be expressed in a complete
sentence and has a complete thought.
-(Students listen attentively)
2. You should select a subject which interests you.
3. In wording the proposition, choose the exact words
that denote the meaning the proposition is meant to
convey.
4. The proposition should be so worded that the
affirmative side has the burden of proof.
5. The wording of the proposition should give neither
side an advantage over the other.

Take the proposition: Resolved: That all Colleges should

abolish the undesirable game of basketball. The word
“undesirable” already implies that it should be abolished.
-(Students listen attentively)
The proposition should be stated thus:
Resolved: That all colleges should abolish the game of
Basketball.

-One important thing is Conciliation.

Please read the first paragraph.(ask one student to read)
(explains further)
Please read the second paragraph.(ask one student to -(Students listen attentively)
read)
(explains further)

-This time I will give you a brief explanation regarding

Argumentative Essay.
Argumentative writing sometimes called
Persuasive Writing because it seeks to convince
readers to support a stand on a certain issue. -(Students listen attentively)
It also requires the writer to examine a topic or issue
which involves the collection, generation, and evaluation
of exhibits or evidences. It further emphasizes the
writer’s agreement or disagreement on a particular
proposition.

-One of the most common forms or argumentative

writing is argumentative essay.
An Argumentative Essay is an essay that presents a
stand on a given preposition or issue through the
presentation of its pros and cons.
-the main objectives of argumentative essay are to
persuade and convince.

-The following are the Elements of Argumentative

Essay:
 Claim -(Students listen attentively)
 Reasons behind the claim
 Evidence to support claim

Here are the patterns on how will you going to write your
argumentative essay:

Pattern A
a) Thesis statement
b) First pro
c) Second pro
d) Con(s) + Refutation(s)
e) Conclusion

Pattern B
a) Thesis statement
b) Con(s) + Refutation(s)
c) First pro -(Students listen attentively)
d) Second pro
e) Conclusion

Pattern C
a) Thesis statement
b) First con + Refutation
c) Second con + Refutation
d) Third con+ Refutation
e) Conclusion

-Class, I will show you two examples of a simple

argumentative essay.
(presents in PowerPoint presentation)
C. GENERALIZATION
--I know you’ve learned a lot from this day’s discussion,
but to give you a quick recap of the tackled lessons today
here is a brief summary of our lesson:
(Discusses with ppt.)
Proposition serves as the point of reference of the -(students listen attentively)
debater or an argumentative writer.
Argumentation is the art of presenting reasons to
arrive at a truth that is acceptable to others.
Debate is a formal type of argumentation.
Pro(s)-Affirmative side
Con(s)- Negative side
Argumentative writing-is a genre of writing that
requires the students to investigate a topic;
collect,generate,and evaluate evidence; and establish a
position on the topic in a concise manner.
Two elements of argument: Conviction(convince)-
based on logic/correct reasoning and
Persuasion(persuade)-the emotional aspect of argument.
(None Sir)
-I expect you class that you understand everything.
-Do you have some questions?

-So, if none we will have an activity to test your capability

in presenting reasons to arrive at a truth that is
acceptable to others.
D. APPLICATION
-Group Activity
We will divide the class into two groups wherein the
Group A will be in affirmative side while the Group B
will be in Negative side.
Each one of you will think and present statement that
affirm or negate the given proposition. -(participate actively)
(divides the class into two groups)

-Now that I’ve grouped you into two, here is the

proposition: -(the debate begins)
“Using cellphones during classes will be beneficial to
students in school”

-Very good class! I truly appreciate your cooperation.

E. EVALUATION
-Post-test
-Please click the link I provided here or in group chat and
answer the given quiz there.(use of Google Classroom)

Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. True or False. The “Con” side are those who agree
with the statement or idea.
2. True or False. Those who will not agree with the
statement or idea are the “Pro” side.
3. True or False. Showing confidence is not important
in delivering your argument.
4. ______is a formal type of argumentation.
5. ______is a genre of writing that requires the
students to investigate a topic; collect,generate,and
evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the
topic in a concise manner.
6. ______serves as the point of reference of the
debater or an argumentative writer.
7. ______ is an art of presenting reasons to arrive at a
truth that is acceptable to others.
8. It is a premise statement that affirms or denies
something.
a. Debate
b. Proposition
c. Fact
9. It is based on logic or correct reasoning
a. Persuasion
b. Conviction
c. Opinion
10. It is an emotional aspect of an argument.
a. Persuasion
b. Conviction
c. Argument

ANSWER KEY:
1. False
2. False
3. False
4. Debate
5. Argumentative essay
6. Proposition
7. Argumentation
8. B
9. B
10. A

ASSIGNMENT
-For your assignment, give one (1) example of your
personal experience that you disagree with or contrary to
your belief and led you into a debate, how did you defend
your side?
-Please send your assignment in Google Classroom. I’ve
already sent in your GC the link where you can send your
assignment.
-Do you have any question? -(None Sir)

-Alright, Goodbye for now and have a Great Day! S-(Thank you! And goodbye Sir, and
goodbye classmates.)

Prepared by: Jeffrey V. Castro