Lesson 6 Q2 Formulating Claims of Fact Policy and Value 2022 2023

Arellano University
Juan Sumulong Campus

Junior High School Department
Legarda, Manila
PACUCOA Accredited – Level II
Grade 10 English
Second Quarter
L E A R N I N G A C T I V I T Y No. 6
Activity Title: Formulating Claims of Fact, Policy, and Value

Learning Target: Formulate a statement of claims of fact, policy, and value
Reference: ecas English Communication Arts and Skills through World Literature 10
Pages: 113-114; 134-136
Authors: Milagros G. Lapid & Josephine B. Serrano
Concept Notes:
What is a CLAIM?
For a Speaker: A claim is the main topic of an argument where the speaker tries to assert on
his or her beliefs, ideas, or actions.
For a Writer: A claim is the central statement of a text where the writer tries to prove in the
text by providing details, explanations, and other types of evidence.
Other charactteristics of a good claim:

* A claim should be argumentative and debatable.
* A claim should be specific and focused.
* A claim should be interesting & engaging.
* A claim should be logical.
Formulating Claim of Fact, Policy, and Value

Claim of Fact
A claim of fact is an assertion of a condition that exists, will exist, or has existed. It is
supported by verifiable facts or data such as statistics or testimonies; hence, there is potential
for controversy, conflict, or conversation.
Claims of fact must be specific as to time, place, people involved, and situation.
To qualify claims of fact, the following markers are used: generally, usually, and
probably, as a rule.
Examples:
1. Signs and symptoms of a medical emergency
As a rule, drooping of the face, weakness of the arm, and difficulty of speech signal a
stroke.
2. Analysis and interpretation of an investigation
Generally, excessive use of gadgets has caused the steady decline in the study habits of
children and teenagers.
Question: Can you investigate through research or interviews?
Claim of Policy
A claim of policy is an assertion that specific plans or courses of action should be instituted
as solutions to problems.
At times, a series of questions in response to a claim of fact is a claim of policy.
The following markers are used to formulate claims of policy: should, ought to, must, or
use strong verbs.
Examples:
1. For individuals showing signals or stroke:
Claim 1: Call 911 right away when you observe signals of a stroke.
Claim 2: Apply first aid treatment right away when you observe signals of a stroke.
Claim 3: Bring the patient to the hospital right away when you observe signals of a stroke.
2. For excessive use of gadgets:
Claim 1: Ban gadgets in school.
Claim 2: Set schedule for gadget use.
Claim 3: Do not allow children and teenagers to use gadgets.
Question: What should be done?
Claim of Value
A claim of value is an attempt to prove the desirability or undesirability of something, or
if something is good, bad, or wrong. It expresses approval or disapproval.
Claims of value also involve taste (or preference) in art, literature, music, film, food,
etc.
The following markers are used for claims of value: “It is better to…”, “It is unethical
that…”, “It is wrong to…”, “It is more beautiful than…”
Example:
Argument: The world has sped up over the past generation; technology has gotten more
complicated and ideas more complex. Hence, higher math like Algebra should be introduced as
early as grades 7 and 8. However, children in grades 7 and 8 are experiencing plateau growth.
They are not in their optimal years of learning, thus the growing number of failing students.
Claim of Value: It is better to introduce higher math like Algebra in grade 10 instead.
Question: Is it good or bad?
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Task 1: Double Puzzle Scrambled
Directions: Unscramble each of the clue words. Write your answers on a clean sheet of paper.
Take the letters that appear in [O] boxes & unscramble them for the final message.
1. CAMIL O
2. POYCIL O
3. FATC O
4. LUEVA
5. MOYLATRI O
6. CIANOT O
7. NAAXTLONPIE O
O
8. TAGENUMR
9. TUTHR
10. DIECENVE O O
S
Clue for the message: It is your attitude to or outlook on issues, typically arising from one’s
circumstances or beliefs.
Task 2: Formulating Claims of Fact, Policy and Value

Go online and research for examples of claims of fact, policy, and value. Copy at least five
examples for each in your notebook. Choose a topic and formulate your claim of fact, claim of
policy, and claim of value on the topic. Present your output through a PowerPoint presentation.
Below are different areas you may consider as you brainstorm about you topic.
1. Medicine
2. Education
3. Politics
Sample Output:
Try to write three claims (fact, value, and policy) with the issue of social media and bullying.
Claim of Fact: Sometimes people use Facebook, Twitter, and other social media to bully one another.
Claim of Value: It is wrong to use social media to bully people.
Claim of Policy: There should be criminal charges brought against people who use social media to bully
others.

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Activity Title: Formulating Claims of Fact, Policy, and Value

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