SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET IN READING IN WRITING (WEEK9)

1st Quarter; School Year 2020-2021

Name of Learner: Kherstein E. Dogillo Grade Level & Section: 11 – HUMSS 1 Diplomacy

TYPES OF CLAIMS
MELC
Identify claims explicitly or implicitly made in a written text. (EN11/12RWS-IIIij-6;)
I- LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson, learners are able to:
1. Identify claims of fact, policy, and value
2. distinguish among the three types of claims
3. write a claim of fact, policy, and value

II. PRESENTATION OF THE LESSON:

CLAIMS
Every idea comes in two, it is either we take it or we leave it. In most statements that we encounter in our daily lives
we come to decide whether we agree or disagree with the statements; and for every ‘yes’ and ‘no’ response we based
it on reasons – either by the general knowledge or just by our own perception. These statements that solicit our stand
are what we termed as CLAIMS. For instance, since the spread of the COVID-19 virus, everyone is advised to wear
facemask when going out. You can form claim from the highlighted statement like for example: “Facemask is a
necessity nowadays.” The claim you make can either be supported or negated by other people.

TYPES of CLAIMS
1. Claims of Fact
Claims of Fact are statements about how things were in the past, how they are in the present, or how they will be
in the future. A fact claim is not a question, it is not a fact; it only claims to be a fact and must be arguable.
Example:
(As time passes it seems that people choose to worship material things as their gods.

2. Claims of Policy
Claims of Policy argue that something should/should not be done, believed or banned. A policy claim includes the
indicating words should/should not, ought to/ought not to, or must/must not. These must be arguable.
Example:
(Our senators should make themselves busy in crafting bills that aim for the welfare of the people.)

3. Claims of Value
Claims of value are making personal judgements over something and therefore are subjective. These could either be
an approval or disapproval. These give assessments as to desirable or undesirable, good or bad, right or wrong, just
or unjust, moral or immoral, etc. This type of claim is generally focused, but not limited to:
a. Aesthetic Value - the concept of beauty and arts and how it uniquely appeals to someone.
Examples: A written poem is the sweetest gift you can give to someone.
Performances in theatres are more entertaining than those in films.
b. Moral Value - the concept of what is right and wrong according to a certain norms of morality.
Example: (a.)Using harsh words in printed novels to humiliate an allegorical character is immoral.

III. LEARNING TASKS

A. Practice Task 1: One Versus The Other

Directions: Examine each sentence carefully and distinguish what type of claim it is. Write only the answers
which could be FACTUAL CLAIM, POLICY CLAIM, or VALUE CLAIM. Please use a separate answer sheet.

FACTUAL CLAIM 1. Educational degree and work attitude are equally important.
POLICY CLAIM 2. Cheating in sports should be punished automatically.
VALUE CLAIM 3. It is immoral to participate in kidnapping.
VALUE CLAIM 4. Your new car is extremely attractive.
FACTUAL CLAIM 5. According to various researches, children exposure to violent media is more likely to develop
violent behaviors.
FACTUAL CLAIM 6. Cigarette smoking and alcoholism lead to several health diseases.

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POLICY CLAIM 7. One should limit his/her alcohol intake to save money and health.
POLICY CLAIM 8. You must try to socialize with others to develop your personality.
VALUE CLAIM 9. The world needs a disciplined citizen, we ought to be ones.
FACTUAL CLAIM 10. Sleeping with a music background is perfect.

B. Practice Task 2: Most Possibly

Directions: In each number there is an indicated specific type of claim that you need to look for from the choices.
Figure out what is the most possible claim (that is asked) that can be drawn from each sentence. Write only the letter
of the correct answer. Please use your answer sheet.

1. [CLAIM OF VALUE] Taking and owning things which are not yours and without the permission of its owner is not
acceptable in our norms. Taking others possession as your own is stealing.
a. Stealing is a form money-making.
b. Stealing increases one’s properties.
c. Stealing is not acceptable.
d. Stealing results from poverty.
-C
2. [CLAIM OF VALUE] Mary had a bad experience in online selling. Her customer cursed her insulting words after a
delay of the delivery of the items. It was very dehumanizing on her part.
a. Insulting oneself is the very dehumanizing.
b. Insulting oneself could happen to an online seller.
c. Insulting oneself is delays business.
d. Insulting oneself creates changes on the victim.
- A (insulting oneself is very dehumanizing.*)
3. [CLAIM OF POLICY] The government has set an order to observe preventive measures to contain the spread of
the fatal virus. Yet, not all people choose to follow. As a result, the virus had rapidly crept to different places.
a. People are hard-headed most of the time.
b. People should be responsible enough for the common good.
c. People are not even afraid of the fatal virus.
d. People have harder times observing discipline than eliminating the virus.
-B
4. [CLAIM OF FACT] A person with a family history of depression is not so surprising to have a possibility of
developing the disease. Although there are still more contributing factors to the disease, genes are not an exception.
a. Heredity should not be considered the main contributing factor on developing depression.
b. Heredity must be considered a high contributing factor on developing depression than the other identified factors.
c. Heredity is considered to be a contributing factor on developing depression.
d. Heredity must not be a serious factor in developing depression.
-C
5. [CLAIM OF FACT] The use of agricultural technologies in farming is beneficial. It yielded more production while
saving manpower on the same time.
a. Agricultural technologies should not replace manpower in the future.
b. Agricultural technologies must be a priority in farming.
c. Agricultural technologies are the best advancements made by man so far.
d. Agricultural technologies promote more production and less man power.
-D

Practice Task 3: Say It

Directions: Study the example on how you can formulate a policy claim out of a factual claim. Then read each of
the given factual claims and formulate a policy claim out of it.

Example:
[factual claim]
1. Excessive use of mobile phones results to sleeping disturbances to the
user.
[formulated policy claim]
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1. Students’ career choice is influenced by their parents, peers and others.
Students should not be influenced by others, other than themselves, in choosing their career choices.

2. Gardening helps people to reduce stress according to health experts.

Gardening should be included in the hobbies of a person who experiences much stress.

3. Frustrations experienced in one’s childhood may result to regression during his/her old age.
A child ought not to experience frustration at an early age to avoid regression when they grow up.

4. Studies show that alcohol intake can delay bone growth and replacement of bone tissue.
Alcohol intake must be observed moderately for it delays bone growth and replacement of the bone tissue.

5. Reading books alleviates depression.

Reading books should be a habit for people to lessen their emotional suppression of depression.

IV. GENERALIZATION:
What is the importance of familiarizing all the types of claims to you as a student?

As a student, familiarizing all types of claims makes me figure out the real context of a paragraph or even a
sentence. It makes me look at it more and helps me analyse the whole idea of figures of text that delivers a certain
message. Having to know types of claims make it easier for me to decode encountered speeches in my daily life
because as now I have learned that each claim has its purpose depending on the perception of our general
knowledge.

V. EVALUATION
Directions: Read the paragraph below from the article PH education and the new normal by Ching Jorge then
write an essay containing your opinion about the topic/ issue discussed in it. There must be ten (10) claims in and all
the three types are manifested. Your essay may be composed of 20-30 sentences. Please use a separate sheet for
this activity. Be guided by the rubric provided below.

Education’s new normal will not just be about operating in an environment that secures the health of
students; nor will it be about completely transitioning to online modalities. Instead, it should be about using
technology to increase efficiency in areas with the capacity to do so, while empowering learners and
communities to create positive learning environments in which the student can grow. It should not sacrifice
quality but continue to provide equal opportunities, most especially to the marginalized and vulnerable
sectors. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution, but one that is dependent on the needs of each learning
community.
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Criteria Corresponding Points

5 3 1 0

Claims There are 10 claims There are 10 claims presented There are less than 10 There is no
presented and all the but not all the types are claims presented and output.
types are manifested manifested. Or, there are less only 1 or 2 types of
than 10 claims presented but claims are manifested.
all the types are manifested.

Length Has 20-30 sentences Has 15 to 19 sentences. Has less than 15 There is no
sentences. output.

Content The contents are The contents are relevant but The contents are There is no
relevant and not organized irrelevant and output.
organized. unorganized.

Constructio The sentences were The sentences have slight The sentences are There is no
n grammatically correct grammar errors erroneous output.

Strength The claims in general The claims in general are The claims in general There is no
are very convincing nearly convincing. are not convincing at output.

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 all.

Education, in a matter of fact, is essential to every person and learners who are willing to learn.
Though, as the pandemic shifts, it seems like the quality of education is being bent and adjusted in all angles to
fit the situation of every other students. I strongly agree with the essay’s point. With that being said, strengthening
of technologies in aspects for a child’s growth should be granted to all potential learners. And when it
mentioned learners it meant all—especially those who struggle with slow connections nor electricity to provide. Since
every modality, mixed, online or blended, are decided on the line, it highlights the importance of modernization in
technology. It tells that technology is utmost needed more than any other solutions that are presented. Yes, it
is not a one-size-fit-all solution therefore it depends on the needs of each learning community. The essay emphasized
marginalized and vulnerable sectors while still giving equally qualified education which is outstandingly right. The
education’s new normal must be accessible to all students, none being left out. Another thing is that, using the
current pandemic to belittle those not privileged and even have opportunities to punish students without
looking at the current situation are acts of dehumanization. It should not be tolerated especially in the midst
of these struggles. Sooner or later though, if the complete modernization of technology is implemented, it will
bring positive results in its efficacy throughout a learner’s development. The successfulness of operations
such as providing efficient workplace for students invites learners to a more positive aura of education even
outside the premises of a school. It’s quite amusing how the government thought of still continuing quality education
amidst the pandemic. It’s like a two-in-one sword wherein they have secured the health of learners while gradually
proceeding to let them grow mentally. They created an alternative to help ourselves be busy with materials that can
help in our future. Who knows maybe inside our textbooks or laptops would we find the answer to end the deadly
pandemic. It’s a very bright move to include education in the fight for Covi19. And now, skipping schools will not be
acceptable because the government aids to continue education for all of us to seek the solution together.

V. REMARKS

In this part, you can tell your teacher what confused you, what part did you find difficult or what you learned about.

Sorry for the delay of submission and thank you for your consideration regarding to what happened to me recently. I
found this topic easier than the others. Thank you.

References:

Fortes, Joey G. Reading and Writing Quarter 3: Module 3 - Lesson 3 The Right Claim. Department of Education.
Region V 2020.

Ching, Jorge. (2020). PH education and the new normal. Inquirer.net https://opinion.inquirer.net/129286/ph-
education-and-the-new-normal/amp

Prepared by: JIECEL DESACADA, Teacher I

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