Expressing One’s
Beliefs and Convictions
Based on Materials
Viewed
1. In my opinion,
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2. Some people say that
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3. I agree
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BELIEF
- is something that is considered
correct and true. For example, a
person can believe in various things
such as cultural or personal faith,
morality, or values.
- It expresses viewpoints, but it is not
based on facts or other evidences.
- A belief is also an opinion, which is why it
cannot serve as the basis for a formal
argument.
- Beliefs are very personal ideas and
cannot be rejected because they express
an opinion. Also, these beliefs are not
mandatory to change completely with
new experiences.
CONVICTION
-- is a bit different to a belief.
A conviction is something that
an individual is convinced of.
To be convinced, you need to
obtain all the related
information.
- Based on the information that the
conviction is built, a belief changes
with time and new experiences, yet,
a conviction remains the same.
- - However, conviction is more
complex than belief as it becomes a
point of view of the world.
Basic Signal Phrases in
Expressing Beliefs or Convictions
 I believe…
 In my opinion…
 I think…
 I feel…
 In my personal view…
 From my point of view…
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS USED IN EXPRESSING
BELIEF/CONVICTION
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I think….
As far as I know…
From my point of view….
I believe….
My impression is that...
As far as I’m concerned….
I feel….
I would say that...
I'd like to point out that…
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I guess….
Speaking personally…
I'd suggest that…
In my opinion….
I have the feeling that...
Well, it is considered that….
In my experience…
Some people say that….
For me....
1.I believe that we can be early
when invited to eat.
2. In my opinion, Filipinos have the
fork and spoon as typical utensils.
3. I think the gender of the guest
will be revealed by the dropping of
the utensils.
4. I feel that I cannot refuse any
packed meal.
5. In my personal view, burping is
acceptable.
6. From my point of view, “hostess”
sounds vulgar to Filipinos because of
its other meaning.
Difference Between Belief and Conviction
Belief
Conviction
Can be defined as a
Can be defined as a
feeling that something
firm belief
exists or is true
Mostly remain without
Can change over time
changing over time
Belief
Conviction
Based on personal Requires concrete
information
opinions
Can be weak and
shallow
Stronger and deeper
Direction:
Read the short dialogues below.
Then, write the sentences that
states a belief/conviction and the
expressions used. Write your
answers on the table.
1. Luisa: Lapu - Lapu City is one of the
most historical city in the Philippines.
Maria: Well, it is considered that it is a
historical city because it is where LapuLapu and his men defeated the
Portuguese explorer Magellan.
2. Mary: Anna, if our teacher will ask
me rules to be set in our school, I
would say that cell phones should be
banned in school.
Anna: For me, it would be to maintain
the cleanliness in our school.
Beliefs/Convictions
Expressions used
Directions: Write at least 2 sentences stating a belief using the
pictures/viewed materials given. Use an appropriate expressions in
constructing sentences. Use the example expressions given above.
• Editorial cartooning:
• 1._______________________________
• 2._______________________________
ASSIGBMENT:
Cut out pictures or news articles available in
your home and paste it in a long size bond paper.
Then, construct at least 5 sentences expressing
your belief/conviction of the picture/article. Please
make your work clean and creative. Below is the
criteria on how your work will be scored.
Criteria:
Content---- 25 pts.
Creativity ---15 pts
Neatness ----10 pts
Total-----------50 pts.
Directions:
Observe the editorial cartoon that
was released by Philippine Daily
Inquirer on May 21, 2020. Provide
your own beliefs and convictions
below. (10 points
1) What did the man do to the grocery package of the woman?
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2) What do you think is the message of the editorial cartoon?
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3) Would you believe that this pandemic will end soon?
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II. Directions:
Create a paragraph expressing your
beliefs and convictions about the
editorial cartoon that you have viewed.
Minimum of 5 sentences. (10 points)