A Self-Learning Module in English 10

2nd Quarter, Module 4:

Differentiated Forms of Claim

Most Essential Learning Competency: Formulate claims of fact, policy, and value
(EN10WC-IIb-13.2).

To the Learners

Before starting the module, I want you to set aside other tasks that will disturb you while
enjoying the lessons. Read the simple instructions below to successfully enjoy the objectives
of this kit. Have fun!
1. Focus on the contents and follow all the instructions carefully.
2. Write on your notebook the important details of the lesson. Writing enhances learning. It
is important to develop skills and keep in mind all the learnings.
3. Perform all the provided activities in the module.
4. Let your facilitator/guardian assess your answers using the answer key card.
5. Enjoy studying!

Expectations

Today, you will see and explore the differences between the three forms of claim.
Specifically, this module will help you to:
 define claim and its three forms;
 formulate sentences according to the given forms of claim; and
 relate each form of claim to real world situations through differentiated activities.

Let us make each day meaningful as we begin with another lesson. I am sure

you will enjoy each part of this learning journey. Smile and cheer up!

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Name of Student:____ ________________________ Grade & Section: _________

Pre-test

Direction: Read the following questions below. Then, encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What do you call the statements in which the speaker is trying to give an idea or proving
something in order to convince other people?
A. Claim B. Criteria C. Rationale

2. It is a term used to describe a statement that is subjective and based on the preferences
or existing criteria.
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy

3. Prevention is better than cure is an example of what form of claim?

A. Claim of Policy B. Claim of Fact C. Claim of Value

4. What do you call the statement that shows a course of action that should be done
considering the existing policies?
A. Claim of Value B. Claim of Policy C. Claim of Fact

5. It is a term used to describe a statement that shows how things were in the past, how
they are in the present, or how they will be in the future.
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Policy C. Claim of Value

Looking Back to Your Lesson

In your previous lesson, you learned how to formulate an opinion or assertion. Now, try the
activity below to freshen up your mind on what you have previously learned.

Activity: What’s Your Opinion?

Directions: Observe carefully the message of the picture. Then, write your ideas on the space
provided following the sentence starters.

Pixabay. 2017. Group of People Holding Arms. July 5. Accessed June 13, 2020.
https://www.pexels.com/photo/ground-group-growth-hands-461049/

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 For me, this picture represents _______________________________________________
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In my opinion, ________________________________________________________________
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The best thing about it __________________________________________________________
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I believe _____________________________________________________________________
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Brief Introduction

In our society, we are all entitled to have different opinions, ideas, and sentiments toward a
particular situation or even in an argument. By doing so, we have to be mindful enough on how
to formulate our claims in every situation that we are having at hand. Take some time to read
and observe the sentences below.

 President Rodrigo Duterte imposed community quarantine with strict protocols.

 The strict quarantine protocols are good enough to control the outbreak of COVID19 all
over the country.
 People who violate quarantine protocols must be arrested fairly by the law enforcers.

What can you say about the sentences above? Basically, the given sentences follow
different forms of claim. Claim is a statement that shows the central idea of a particular topic. It
is where the writer or speaker wants to give, prove, and provide details based on his or her
observation, knowledge, and any existing evidence which can support his view in an argument.
There are three forms of claim, and they are the following:
1. Claim of Fact- is a statement that shows how things were in the past, how they are in
the present, or how they will be in the future (Ramones, 2018).
Example 1.1
President Rodrigo Duterte imposed community quarantine with strict protocols.
As you can see, it is true that President Duterte really imposed community quarantine in our
country. But the question is what makes a claim of fact argumentative? It is when the speaker is
claiming that his or her statement is a fact without a direct way of establishing the truth of the
claim. Another example:
Example 1.2
Having enough hours of sleep can help a student perform better at school.
Part of the characteristics of this type of claim is when the speaker is trying to establish a
theoretical perspective or even cause and effect relationship on his statement. So, in this
example, we can say that the speaker is trying to show a cause and effect relationship that he
or she is claiming to be a fact.

2. Claim of Value- this form of claim is subjective because it is based on the preference
and criteria that can evaluate whether something is good or bad and right or wrong.
Example:
The strict quarantine protocols are good enough to control the outbreak of COVID19 all
over the country.

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 In this example, the speaker is trying to convey that he is in favor of the existing protocols of
community quarantine. What makes a claim of value argumentative? It is when people are
having different points of view regarding the subject being discussed. For example, it can
possibly happen that not everyone in a circle of conversation has the same side or idea
regarding the protocols of community quarantine. Some may say that it is too harsh while others
may say it’s not. Hence, claim of value is most often linked to comparisons.

3. Claim of Policy- it is a statement which indicates that a specific action must be taken
based on the given policies.
Example:
People who violate quarantine protocols must be arrested fairly by the law enforcers.
In this example, it shows that there is a course of action which must be enacted upon
considering the existing policies. What makes a claim of policy argumentative? It is when there
is an instance that people are not completely aware about the specific course of action, yet they
must follow or do something about the said policies. Hence, this form of claim most often
contains modals such as should, must, and ought which show obligation, duty, and
responsibility in a course of action.

Activities
Activity 1: What do you think?

Direction: Read the sentences carefully. Then, write whether the statement is a claim of
Fact, Value or Policy on the space provided before each number.
____________1. Selective social injustice is unjust.
____________2. The presence of social media serves as a great platform to help individuals
reach out each other and communicate.
____________3. To control the COVID19 cases in our country, mass testing and
strengthening the quality of our health care system are great plans to set forth across the
country.
____________4. The Department of Education is offering good and relevant alternatives to
face-to-face learning despite the public health situations.
____________5. Excessive usage of gadgets can lead to illnesses such as vision problems,
hearing loss, and neck strain.
____________6. Taiwan is known to sbe one of the small countries in Asia that was able to
flatten the curve of COVID19 cases.
____________7. Law must be implemented with all honesty and fairness among its citizens
of any culture, race, and social class.
____________8. It is not right to use social media to harm anyone.
____________9. Honesty is the best policy.
____________10. Planting trees can help reduce pollution and improve mental well-being.

Activity 2: Look at Me Closely!

Directions: Observe the following pictures below. Then, write 3 sentences for each picture
based on the respective form of claim.

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 Claim of Fact

Markus Spiske. 2019. A Man Holding a Banner. March 16. Accessed June 10, 2020.
https://www.pexels.com/photo/climate-man-people-street-2027058/

Example: Human beings are the ones who are responsible in taking care of the planet.

Sentence 1: ________________________________________________________________

Sentence 2: ________________________________________________________________

Sentence 3: ________________________________________________________________

Claim of Value

Fauxels. 2019. Group of People Standing Indoors. November 5. Accessed June 10, 2020.
https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-people-standing-indoors-3184396/

Example: Diversity is not the right basis for someone else’s value in the society.

Sentence 1: _____________________________________________________________

Sentence 2: _____________________________________________________________

Sentence 3: _____________________________________________________________

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 Claim of Policy

Hans Braxmeier. Blindfolded Woman Holding a Scale. n.d. Accessed July 2, 2020.
https://pixabay.com/photos/justice-judgmental-justitia-justitia-9016/

Example: Law enforcers must protect people from any form of social injustice.

Sentence 1: ________________________________________________________________

Sentence 2: ________________________________________________________________

Sentence 3: ________________________________________________________________

Remember

Before you proceed to the next part of this module, take a look at the following
considerations below when formulating claims.
As you engage with other people, it is very important that you express or formulate
your claim in appropriate way. First, you have to be knowledgeable enough about the
central topic being discussed. Second, make sure that you express your claims with
relatable basis that will support your views in an argument. Lastly, always listen or
read thoroughly the whole concept of the central argument in order to know how and
when you will formulate your own claims.
When formulating sentences stating claim of fact, you must be sure that your claim is
factual and argumentative. You have to make sure that the information is proven and
can support your views.
When formulating sentences stating claim of value, you must be subjective and able
to evaluate evidences and assumptions that support such claims.
When formulating sentences stating claim of policy, you must be well informed of the
existing policies that can support and strengthen your claims.

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 Checking Your Understanding

MINDGAME TASK:
Imagine yourself being part of a discussion wherein you are given a chance to express you
claims regarding the central argument. Read carefully the passage below. Then, write your
statement/s about it on the space provided. Be guided by the rubric that follows.
Free Expression
As part of a democratic country, I believe that we possess utmost right of freedom of self-
expression. Our voice and advocacy serve an important role to secure and protect the future of
our country. There are wide varieties of social media platforms that have become a passageway
to manifest our own will. Nowadays, there are also a lot of things happening that test the
stability of the aforementioned right. As a student, we have so much access of information
around us. We have the power to contribute for the betterment of our society. What can you say
about this? Do you think it has something to do with how most of us create and envision the
society that we wanted to live in? Why? State your claims below.
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Directions: Read closely the scoring guide below. Take note of what you need to consider in
order to achieve your target score.

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
(Excellent) (Very (Impressive) (Needs (Inade-
Impressive) Revision) quate)
Focus/Content
(The output states
claims with clarity
at the beginning
until the end of the
work.)
Development/Org
anization (The
output has strong
organizational

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ideas; has logically
arranged
statements from
the most important
to the least
important and vice
versa; develops
the claims
thoroughly with
examples and
supports.)
Clarity of Ideas
(The output
presents clear
points of view, and
its evidences are
authentic.)
Creativity (The
output presents
original or unique
style to make it
interesting.)
Diction (The word
choice of the
output is creative
which enhances
the important
points of the
claims)
Total:

Post-test

Direction: Read carefully the questions below. Then, encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. According to Dr. Hans Henri P. Kluge, WHO Regional Director for Europe, “Transitioning
towards what we call ‘a new normal’ must be guided by public health principles, together
with economic and societal considerations.” What form of claim does this statement
imply?
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy

2. Working out every day is the best way to achieve mental well-being and healthy lifestyle.
What form of claim does this sentence imply?
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy

3. Lack of sleep can make someone prone to serious medical conditions. This sentence is
an example of what form of claim?
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy

4. Once the House Bill 6958 also known as Food and Grocery Delivery Services Protection
Act is passed by the Senate, any customer who will cancel their orders with the purpose
of pranking or any other deceitful action must be penalized by up to 12 years in prison
with a fine of P100,000. What form of claim does this sentence imply?

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 A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy

5. High school stage is way better than college life. This sentence is an example of what
form of claim?
A. Claim of Fact B. Claim of Value C. Claim of Policy

Reflection
Direction: Read carefully the reflective questions inside the boxes. Then, write your
answers respectively.

1. What have I learned from this lesson?

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2. What characteristics have I developed after learning this topic?

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3. How has this lesson helped me in dealing with my peers?

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4. What is the relevance of this topic in our society?

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5. What kind of awareness I would like to share with other people to improve their
way of thinking?
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