10th grade ENGLISH MODULE 1, QUARTER 2: DEVELOPING A STATEMENT OF OPINION OR ASSERTION IN CREATING EFFECTIVE ARGUMENT Health Protocols On Face Masks On Hygiene Wearing of facemasks especially in public places Practicing regular handwashing and sanitation of surroundings On Distancing On Safety Observe social distancing Cover coughs and sneezes, Protect yourself and others from disease LET’S STRETCH Before we begin, let’s stretch our muscles! Objectives At the end of the lesson, students should be able to… 01 Identify if given statements are opinion or assertion 02 Write a statement of opinion an assertion based on a certain topic 03 Recognize the importance of opinion and assertion in presenting 1: WHAT IS AN ARGUMENT? ♦This is an act where you express your point of view on a certain topic and support it with evidence. ♦ Arguments can be done verbally or in written form. To achieve an effective argument, you should have a clear opinion statement. 2: WHAT IS AN OPINION? ♦ An opinion is a statement of judgment, view and appraisal which has been based on facts EXAMPLES OF OPINION Some people believe that there are some parts of the earth which receives the same amount of sunlight. The earth has unlimited sources . More people prefer the taste of red apples than the green apples. 3: WHAT IS A FACT? ♦ It is a verifiable statement. ♦ It can be proven objectively by verified observation or results. EXAMPLES OF FACT The earth revolves in orbit around the sun for 365 days. The earth is the only livable planet in the solar system. The survey shows that 8 out of 10 people prefer the taste of red apple than green apple. EXERCISE 1 Fact or Opinion Determine whether the statement is a fact or an opinion. QUESTION 1 1. Vincent Van Gogh painted the famous Starry Starry End QUESTION 1 1. Vincent Van Gogh painted the famous Starry Starry QUESTION 2 2. Surfing the web is more fun than watching TV. End QUESTION 2 2. Surfing the web is more fun than watching TV. QUESTION 3 3. The audience of Maria Clara at Ibarra loved the teleserye. End QUESTION 3 3. The audience of Maria Clara at Ibarra loved the teleserye. QUESTION 4 4. The combined rainbow colors is white. End QUESTION 4 4. The combined rainbow colors is white. QUESTION 5 5. The honeybees are the most hardworking End QUESTION 5 5. The honeybees are the most hardworking QUESTION 6 6. One teaspoon of tears is potent enough to purify 100 grams of water. End QUESTION 6 6. One teaspoon of tears is potent enough to purify 100 grams of water. GREAT WORK! WHAT IS ASSERTION? ♦Assertion is a statement that declares strong belief on a certain topic often without evidence. EXAMPLES OF ASSERTION The earth’s temperature will continue to rise unless plastic production is completely eradicated. Hidilyn Diaz is the strongest woman in the Philippines. Men are stronger than women. EXERCISE 2 Determine whether the statement is a fact, an opinion or an assertion. QUESTION 1 1. Athena is known as the Greek goddess of wisdom. End QUESTION 1 1. Athena is known as the Greek goddess of wisdom. QUESTION 2 2. Women can do anything a man can do. End QUESTION 2 2. Women can do anything a man can do. QUESTION 3 3. The continents of the world are Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, South America, Antarctica, and Africa. End QUESTION 3 3. The continents of the world are Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, South America, Antarctica, and Africa. QUESTION 4 4. The most beautiful country in the world is the End QUESTION 4 4. The most beautiful country in the world is the QUESTION 5 5. My family’s genes is the reason I am beautiful. End QUESTION 5 5. My family’s genes is the reason I am beautiful. QUESTION 6 6. Having enough sleep will help you avoid cancer. End QUESTION 6 6. Having enough sleep will help you avoid cancer. EXCELLEN T WORK! Evaluation INSTRUCTIONS Choose one topic and create ONE FACT, ONE OPINION, AND ONE ASSERTION to your chosen topic. (please choose from the possible topics…) POSSIBLE TOPICS CLIMATE CHANGE ECONOMY OF THE PHILIPPINES THE NEW NORMAL Thanks for watching! If there’s anything you missed on our lesson, feel free to replay the video or ask your teacher.
