A Combined Lesson on Position Papers

Opinions nowadays pop in and

out of social media which makes
us think that sometimes, opinions,
whether solicited or not, do not
matter
 But if given deeper thought, it
can be agreed that all thoughts
and opinions matter someway or
another
 NO MATTER HOW SILLY OR
INTELLECTUAL SUCH MAY BE
 According to Merriam Webster
a view, judgment or appraisal formed in the mind
about a particular matter
a belief stronger than impression and less strong
than positive knowledge

According to Oxford
a view or judgment formed about something, not
necessarily based on fact and knowledge.
An opinion backed up with facts and research
becomes an extremely effective _________ for
change. It inspires people to ________
differently and calls them to _______ on a
certain issue accordingly.
The goal of this lesson is to ensure that one
gets to _____________ the world one good
opinion at a time.
Ensure that you present yourself intelligibly at all
times. The world does not bow down to idiocy and
lunacy.
 EDITORIAL
ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAYS
A piece of writing that aims to _________ and
call to __________
 According to a website by Alan Weintraut in Virginia,
USA, an editorial is an article that presents the
newspaper's opinion on an issue. It reflects the majority
vote of the editorial board - the governing body of the
newspaper made up of editors and business managers. It is
usually unsigned. Much in the same manner of a lawyer,
editorial writers build on an argument and try to persuade
readers to think the same way they do. Editorials are
meant to influence public opinion, promote critical
thinking, and sometimes cause people to take action on an
issue. In essence, an editorial is an opinionated news story.
There are several important parts of an Editorial:
Title
Introduction
First Paragraph = Background Information
Body
Thesis Statement
Supporting Details
Conclusion
Synthesis
Call to action
A piece of writing that aims to _________ and
to ___________
 According to a website by Oya Ozagac, in
this kind of essay, we not only give information
but also present an argument with the PROS
(supporting ideas) and CONS (opposing ideas)
of an argumentative issue.
There are several important parts of an Argumentative Essay:
Title
Introduction
First Paragraph = Motion
Body
Thesis Statement
Supporting Details
Pros and Cons
Conclusion
Synthesis
Call to action
Bibliography
Its differences and similarities
 Typically presents only one Typically presents _________________
____________opinion
Presents a ______________ Presents a ___________ or main
argument
Discusses __________________________ Discusses _____________________
for the central opinion
- Follows
Usually written in ____________ Usually written for
________________ ______________
- Persuades
____________
Ends by calling Ends with citing
people to __________________
__________on the
issue
 Typically presents only one
____________opinion
Presents a ______________
Discusses __________________________
for the central opinion
Usually written in
________________
Ends by calling
people to
__________on the
issue
Typically presents _________________
Presents a ___________ or main
argument
Discusses _____________________
Follows
____________ Usually written for
______________
Ends with citing
__________________
 An Argument involves the process of 1)__________ a
claim and then 2) __________ it with the use of 3)
__________, 4) _________ and research.

5. __________ is a view, judgment or appraisal formed in the

mind about a particular matter. It is a belief stronger than
impression and less strong than positive knowledge
Editorials are meant to influence public opinion, promote
critical thinking, and sometimes cause people to take
action on an issue. In essence, an editorial is an
opinionated 6)___________.
 Typically presents only one Typically presents
7)____________opinion 8)_________________
Presents a ______________ Presents a 9) ___________ or main
argument
Discusses __________________________
Discusses 10) _____________________
for the central opinion
Follows 15)
____________
Usually written in Usually written for
________________ 11)______________

Ends by calling Ends with citing 13)

people to __________________
12)__________on
the issue
 Exchange papers now

HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY

1. Presenting
2. Supporting
3. Evidence
4. Facts
5. Opinion
6. News / News Story
7. Central
8. Pros & Cons / Advantages & Disadvantages
9. Motion / Stand / Position
10. Necessity, Practicality, and Beneficiality
11. Debates
12. Act
13. Sources / Bibliography
14. Facts / Evidence
15. Logical Reasoning