C4 M2-3

​Step 1: Learn​

Read the article on how to write an argument: https://students.flinders.edu.au/content/dam/student/slss/academic-writing/writing-an-argument.pdf

Watch the video to find out how arguments and evidence were presented. Watch it here:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rd6ZpsGLPrtkbZ94PGKQ1Is8Q44oHgIr/view?usp=sharing

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STEP 2: Practice

Choose only one.

A. Make a stand and defend your answer. Do you agree or disagree on mandatory ROTC for senior high school students?

B. Make a stand and defend your answer. Do you agree or disagree in abolishing K-12 curriculum?

Step 3: Learn

Read Writing a Position Paper. Be guided by the following questions :

1. What is a position paper?

2. What are the essential parts of a position paper?

3. What are some considerations in writing a position paper?

Read it here: https://www.sfu.ca/cmns/130d1/WritingaPositionPaper.htm

Step 4: Practice

Choose only one sample position paper to read and answer the questions provided in the next slides.

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Step 4: Practice

What is the position paper all about?

(Please indicate the title of the position paper for your answer)

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Step 4: Practice

What are the arguments presented?

(Please indicate the title of the position paper for your answer)

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Step 4: Practice

What are the counter-arguments presented?

(Please indicate the title of the position paper for your answer)

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How can you show a grasp on an issue?

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How do you analyze arguments used by a writer?

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Reflection #7: Would you like to be able to persuade people to agree with the points that you have presented? Defend your answer.