Good Day, Class!

GOOD DAY, CLASS!
What was the topic

last meeting?
What is the importance of
the properties of a well-
written text?
ACTIVITY TIME!
"Crash the Aliens"
Directions: You will be asked to do
the activity called "Crash the
Aliens". All you have to do is to
crash out the letter x and letter y
to unveil the mystery word.

Example: xSxtxudxxeyxnxxt

Answer: Student

xxyFxxaxyxcyxxtxxy

Answer: Fact

xyxVxxalyxuxxexxy
Answer: Value
xyCxxlayxxiyxxmxxy
Answer: Claim
Learning Objectives:
a. define claim and identify various claims in
written text;
b. determine proof of requirements

establishing claims; and
c. identify claims explicitly made in a

written text (claim of fact, claim of policy
and claim of value).
CLAIMS IN
WRITTEN TEXTS
What is a Claim?
A claim is the most important part of the text or it
is also called as the central argument or thesis
statement of the text. The logical and meaningful
arrangement of claims allows a better judgment
of a reader while he/she determines the value of
the claims cited.
1. Claim of Fact
Claim of Fact states a quantifiable assertion,
or a measurable topic. It usually answers a
“what” question. It is an inference made based
on data, documents, scientific observation
results, and research. Factual claims could be
founded in historical facts, in relational-causal
events/concept, and prediction based on
plausible evidence.
Examples:
1. The sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal
purposes, such as an anesthetic and a sedative.
This inference is based on scientific observation
results, and research.

2. Due to this COVID-19 outbreak, classes were

opened in October, 2020 as declared by DEPED and
approved in Malacanang. This is in relational-causal
events/concept, and prediction based on plausible
evidence.
Another Example:
Decreasing carbon dioxide emissions from

car exhaust, manufacturing processes,
fertilizers, and landfills, while slowing
deforestation, may help slow the process of
global warming.
2. Claim of Value
Asserts something that can be qualified. It consists

of arguments about moral, philosophical, or
aesthetic topics. It makes judgments, based on
certain standards, on whether something is right or
wrong, good or bad, or something similar. It also use
of credible authority/experts for support.
To discover the explanation, you may ask the following
questions:
Which claims endorse what is good or right?

What qualities should be considered good? Why?
Which of these values contend with others? Which
ones are more important, and why?Whose
standards are used?
Examples:
1. God is saying to you today; “I know you are physically and
emotionally drained. But you have to keep on going, I’ll see you
through” Amen.
This consists of arguments about moral and philosophical topics.
2. Food for thought on Sunday of the 18th week in ordinary time on

August 2, 2020 by Monsignor Bonifacio Burlaza, “Do I acknowledge
my need for God’s help or do I look to other things to satisfy this
need”?
The use of credible authority/experts for support is employed here.

Another Example:
It’s better to apply good nutritional choices at home than

teach them at school, because good nutrition then
becomes ingrained in the child’s experience.
Although immunotherapy has produced some good results

in fighting cancer, overall it is less effective than
chemotherapy.
3. Claim of Policy that specific and measurable actions should be
chosen as solutions to a particular problem in order to address
issues or concerns presented in an argument or proposition. This
requires proposals of clear and measurable actions or steps,
justification of the proposed action, advantages of the proposed
action, possible counter arguments. You can easily identify a claim
of policy because they begin with “should”, “ought to” or “must”
Claims of policy because they defend actionable plans, usually
answering “how” questions.
The following questions will be used in
evaluating a claim of policy:
Does the claim suggest a specific remedy to
solve the problem?
Is the policy clearly defined?
Is the need for the policy established?
Example:
1. To ensure the accomplishment of this task of national spiritual
reconstruction, we shall formulate and adopt a social code that
can be explained in the schools and preached from the pulpits
2. On the foregoing Covid-19 Pandemic, Mayor Sarah Duterte

urged Dabawenyos to stay at home, unless they are working or
need to go out to buy food and medicines; must wear face-masks
in public places, observe physical distancing, and practice
frequent handwashing with soap.
Another Example:
1.The city’s board of education should institute an honors

program not only for high school students, but for
elementary and junior high school students as well.
2. Just as smoking ads have been banned in order to

decrease the urge to engage in an unhealthy behavior,
soda ads should be banned for the same reason.
Directions: In a 1/2 sheet of paper, look closely and read the paragraph
below to determine the claims that are evident in the text. Then answer the
questions that follow.
Milk is essential during this COVID-19 pandemic

by Ruth P. Bacquial
At your age now as a Grade 11 student, do you still drink milk and take
your multivitamins? Maybe you feel awkward to say yes because you have
in mind you are no longer a baby, right? But let us think of how important
milk is even at your stature now. Milk is an opaque white fluid rich in fat and
protein secreted by female mammals for the nourishment of their young
but there is such thing as a healthy mother will produce enough milk for her
baby. There are a lot of benefits that we can get from Milk since it is a
nutrient rich beverage that can help our immune system in several ways. .
According to Healthline, it is packed with important
nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium
and vitamin D plus, and an excellent source of protein.
Drinking milk and dairy products may prevent osteoporosis
and bone fractures and help you maintain a healthy
weight. During this COVID19 pandemic, Milk is a great source
of boosting our immune system. Milk is indeed essential in
our body. That is why people from infant to elderly should
not stop drinking it. It is imperative that one should have
Milk in the household! Let’s just have Milk than the soda
drinks.
1. What is the poster of the advertisement all about?
2. What important information have you read about Milk?
3. What are the claims presented in the

advertisement?
Multiple Choice
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter in a

1/2 sheet of paper. Identify each statement below as:

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

1. To ensure the accomplishment of this task of national spiritual

construction, we shall formulate and adopt a social code that can be
explained in the schools, preached from the pulpits, and taught in the
streets and plazas, and in the remotest corners of our land.

2. Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media to safeguard

their children’s privacy.
3. Another name for social media is Web 2.0 because both terms emphasize
the social aspects of the Internet as avenues for communication,

collaboration, and creative expression.
4. Many teenagers’ present obsession with taking selfies showed that they are
the most narcissistic generation.
5. Teachers should use Online Class in presenting their lesson as a modality

of teaching these trying times.
6. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
7. In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 300 million smartphone units were sold all
over the world.
8. Social media is defined as the Internet and mobile –based tools and
devices that facilitate the Integration of technology, telecommunications,
and social interaction.
9. Too little value is attached to honesty.
10. We already have an effective values education program in place in school.

Give at least THREE things you have

learned today.
ASSIGNMENT
Directions: In a 1/2 sheet of paper, write a 150-word essay about the

topic: “Social Media: Benefits and Drawbacks”. In this essay, you are
REQUIRED to use claims such as claim of fact, claim of value and claim
of policy.

CRITERIA:
Use of Claims- 10
Content- 10
Structure- 5
Conventions- 5
Total: 30 points

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GOOD DAY, CLASS!

What was the topic

b. determine proof of requirements

c. identify claims explicitly made in a

2. Due to this COVID-19 outbreak, classes were

Decreasing carbon dioxide emissions from

Asserts something that can be qualified. It consists

Which claims endorse what is good or right?

This consists of arguments about moral and philosophical topics.

2. Food for thought on Sunday of the 18th week in ordinary time on

The use of credible authority/experts for support is employed here.

It’s better to apply good nutritional choices at home than

Although immunotherapy has produced some good results

2. On the foregoing Covid-19 Pandemic, Mayor Sarah Duterte

1.The city’s board of education should institute an honors

2. Just as smoking ads have been banned in order to

Milk is essential during this COVID-19 pandemic

2. What important information have you read about Milk?

3. What are the claims presented in the

1/2 sheet of paper. Identify each statement below as:

1. To ensure the accomplishment of this task of national spiritual

2. Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media to safeguard

collaboration, and creative expression.

5. Teachers should use Online Class in presenting their lesson as a modality

9. Too little value is attached to honesty.

10. We already have an effective values education program in place in school.

Give at least THREE things you have

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