Module 3 Lesson 2
Module 3 Lesson 2
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In this lesson, you are expected to learn how to determine another type of claim in a written
text. Claimis described as a debatable set of words or a concept that allows the source to
influence the receiver for acceptance. It is equated to an opinion, idea, or assertion.
What’s In
Claim has been associated with words such as belief, argument, assertion or stand. It can
be classified according to method and nature. Explicit claim and implicit claim are types of
claim based on method. On the other hand, claim of fact, claim of policy and claim of value
are types of claim based on nature.
In the last module, you have learned that claim of fact is an argument that is based on
reality, it considers time (past, present, and future). Now, we’re moving on to the claim of
policy.
What’s New
Reveal the mystery term by finding the keywords from the puzzle. List down the key words
and the mystery word on a separate sheet.
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What is It
Claim of policy is the argument where actions should be carried out. Basically, it is perceived
as a relatively direct statement. This claim can also be called claim of solution because it
suggests and supports policies and solutions, and the action to be taken is based on the
results. You will know if a statement is a claim of policy if there is an action to be done or a
solution to be taken.
What’s More
Analyze each statement below. Then answer the guide questions on a separate sheet.
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What I Have Learned
Complete the sentence by writing down the letter of the correct word.
A. Should E. discipline
B. Result F. problem
C. Intervention G. action
D. Comparison H. love
1. Claim of policy is also called claim of solution because it proposes ____________ to solve the
existing problem.
2. ______________ is the main element of claim of policy.
3. The suggested action is based on the identified ______________.
4. “Ought”, “must”, and _____________ can be directly or indirectly stated in the claim.
5. In claim of policy, one can notice the possible solution because there is an existing
__________________.
What I Can Do
Pretend that you are one of the officers of the Supreme Student Government (SSG) in your
school and you are tasked to write a report about your school. The report should contain
three current problems or concerns experienced by students like you. More so, a possible
solution for each problem should also be proposed. Merge your identified problems and
solutions to produce three claims of policy. Be guided by the rubric that follows.
Points Descriptions
All the details that are being asked are included.
Writing shows high degree of attention to logical content.
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No spelling or grammatical errors
Some important details may be missing.
Some points remain misplaced and stray from the topic.
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Few mechanical errors
Many details are missing.
Most of the points remain misplaced and stray from the topic.
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Many mechanical errors
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Additional Activities
On a separate sheet, write ‘CP’ if the given statement is a claim of policy and ‘NCP’ if
not.
4. Abortion should not be legalized in the Philippines because every child is a gift.
5. Every child has the right to be born whether he/she is made out of love or anything
else. Doing abortion is doing a criminal act.