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English
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Formulate Claims of Fact, Policy,
and Value
English– Grade 10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Formulate Claims of Fact, Policy, and Value
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English
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Formulate Claims of Fact, Policy,
and Value
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the English Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Claims of Fact,
Policy, and Value.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the
standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the needed
21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:
Notes to the Teacher
This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners.
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own learning.
Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in
the module.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the English Grade 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Claims of Fact,
Policy, and Value.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of
the learning resource while being an active learner.
The following are some reminders in using this module:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of the module. Use a
separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Do not forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities included in the
module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher or facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult
your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
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Let Us Learn!
Great day to you, dear learner! In this module you will learn how to formulate claims of fact,
policy, and value with outside sources of information in terms of accessibility and effectiveness.
You will also be analyzing short selection, song lyrics, and short clips to the above-mentioned
skill. You may be able to use formulating claims of fact, policy, and value in oral conversations and
even in written outputs. May you find significant learning experiences and joy from this module. Let us
start the fun and learning now.
After going through this module, you are expected to:
1. define a claim,
2. determine the three types of a claim: fact, policy and value,
3. differentiate the three types of claims in various reading articles, and
4. formulate the three types of claim in various writing activities.
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Let Us Try!
PRE-TEST
Module 4
Directions: Read the following sentences carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet.
1. Which of the following is the definition of a claim? It is a/ an
a.
b.
c.
d.
.
rebuttal
question
argument
suggestion
2. Which of the following sentences is a claim of fact?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Honesty is the best policy.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses.
An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems.
3. Which of the following could be suited as definition of claim of fact?
a.
b.
c.
d.
It presents existence of something.
It suggests a solution to a problem.
It compares topic to something that is believable.
It evaluates desirable or undesirable aspect of a topic.
4. Which of the following is an example of a claim of policy?
a. CoVid-19 affects the lives of millions of people.
b. The sale of face mask and face shield should be regulated by the government.
c. The right to have equal medical support this CoVid-19 pandemic is an important
one.
d. The widespread prescription of traditional medicine is directly responsible for an easy
relief against the Corona Virus.
5. Which of the following is an example of a claim of value?
a. Corona Virus-19 created a fear to millions of Filipinos.
b. Face Mask and Face Shield Ordinances might mitigate the widespread of CoVid-19.
c. Increased in the sanction of protocol violators will result in a decrease of corona virus
infection.
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d. Medical Professionals and Security Personnel are our modern-day heroes in this CoVid19 pandemic.
6. “The death penalty does not deter crime”, what type of claim does the premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Solution
7. “The death penalty should be abolished in Philippines”, what type of claim does the
premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Cause and Effect
8. “Mac computers are more reliable than PC's”, what type of claim does the premise
assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Taste and Morals
9. “Cell phones pull students away from learning”, what type of claim does the premise
assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Resolution of Conflict
10. “Providing students with devices that they can use in the classroom is better than allowing
them to use their cell phones in class”, what type of claim does the premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Conflict
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11. “Students' cell phones should be collected by office personnel when they enter school”, what
type of claim does the premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Cause and Effect
12. “Tourism Industry should raise the hospitality tax rate to increase education funding”, what
type of claim does the premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Conflict
13. “The right thing to do is to support this year's school fundraiser”, what type of claim does the
premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Resolution of Conflict
14. “Keeping animals locked away in zoos, no matter how nice they are, is unethical and
harmful”, what type of claim does the premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Taste and Morals
15. “Zoos help save endangered species with captive breeding programs”, what type of claim
does the premise assert?
a. Claim of Fact
b. Claim of Value
c. Claim of Policy
d. Claim of Conflict
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Let Us Study
Every day in our lives, we talk and exchange ideas. We even resort to debating with one
another. Being able to express idea, opinion and feeling is very important in organizing and developing
critical thinking skill and rendering sound decision.
Activity 1: Where Am I?
Directions: Read the text silently and carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on a separate
sheet.
A siren breaks the peace and quiet in the front yard of the building. An ambulance
parks diagonally and two men wearing white and blue personal protective equipment
unloads an aged woman lying in a red stretcher. The guard prods them to bring the
old lady to the white tent on the left side of the building. They call the ambulant tent
as the triage. A woman wearing in white gives a questionnaire with a checklist to be
filled out by the immediate family member. The old woman complains of chest
heaviness. The family member fills out the form with a shaking hand. My heart starts
to melt when I see the long queue of worried people waiting for their numbers to be
called. The health assessment protocols take much time for the medical personnel
who silently disregard the urgency of the matter. The government should re-check
the guidelines of the implementation of this protocol to minimize collateral damage.
Originally written by: Dina S. Jabonita
1. Where do you think is the speaker?
a. mall
b. school
c. hospital
d. laboratory
2. Which of the following caught the attention of the speaker?
a. the siren of the ambulance
b. the questionnaire with a checklist to be filled out
c. the long line of worried people waiting for their turn
d. the white and blue PPEs worn by the men on the ambulance
3. What statement can be a valid claim on the article?
a. Government should issue additional PPEs.
b. Government should check on the ambulance.
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c. Government should formulate health assessment checklists.
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d. Government should re-assess the heath assessment protocols.
4. If you were the grandson or granddaughter, what would be your stand on the issue? I would
argue by questioning the
.
a. policy
b. truth of the matter
c. value of their service
d. All of the above
5. What would be the best argument to use on this article?
a. Claim on Fact
b. Claim on Value
c. Claim on Policy
d. None of the above
Were you able to answer the questions in Pre-Test and Activity 1 correctly?
Check your answers using the Answer Key at the last part of this module.
The questions that you have just answered talked about formulating claims of fact, policy and
value.
When we exchange ideas from one person to another, then we inter-share arguments may it be
through orally or in writing. Argumentation is part of our lives for we converse daily. Unconscoiusly, we
speak out our ideas which we do not know they are claims. This module will help you organize your
thoughts and ideas clearly on what to say and how to react to persuade others to believe you.
a. Claim of Fact: asserts that a condition has existed, exists, or will exist.
To support, use factual evidence that is sufficient, reliable, and appropriate.
b. Claim of Value: makes a judgment (subjective); expresses approval or disapproval about
something; attempts to show that something is wrong/right, moral/immoral, beautiful/ugly.
To support, you must establish standards that you are using to measure the beauty or
morality of your topic
c. Claim of Policy: argues that something should and should not not be done, believed,
banned...;argues for a course of action. This is also called the Problem-Solution technique.
To support, you must first convince the audience that a problem exists and then prove that
your policy will fix it.
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Any of the claims described in this hand-out can be used to develop your primary claim
(your thesis) but may also be used to develop your sub-claims (sub-topics/main ideas).
The most important question to keep in mind as you develop your primary claim and subclaims is, “Is it possible that a significant number of reasonable people could disagree with
this thesis, the primary claim or with these sub-claims?” When writing an academic research
essay, there is a basic expectation that you contribute something to the discussion of this
topic, no matter how small, and that there is room for disagreement.
CLAIM OF FACT
CLAIM OF POLICY
CLAIM OF VALUE
1. Claims of fact: Did it
happen? Is it true? Does it
exist?
Claims of fact appear to be
statements of fact, but
remember that your claim
needs to be argumentative,
so you want to make a claim
about which not everyone
would agree. Some claims
of fact are not arguable (e.g.
The earth orbits the sun).
Consider what it is that
makes the following claims
arguable:
Example: Technological
difference (inequitable
access to technology)
between students from
wealthier school districts and
students from poorer ones
has added to the problem of
educational success among
students from the lower
socioeconomic classes and
students from ethnic
minorities.
2. Claims of policy: What
should we do about it?
Claims of policy suggest a
solution to a problem that
has
been
defined
or
described by an argument.
Example 1: Increased tax for
education of prisoners in the
Philippines will result in a
decrease in the number of
released prisoners who reoffend.
Example 2: The sale of
assault weapons should be
banned in the Philippines.
3.
Claims
of
value
(or evaluative arguments): Is
it good or bad?
Making a claim of value
requires that you evaluate
your topic or an aspect of
your topic. Is it good or bad?
valuable or not valuable?
desirable or undesirable?
and, of course, why?
Example 1: Global warming
is the most pressing
challenge facing the world
today.
Example 2: The right to bear
arms in the Philippines is an
important one.
Example 3: A physician who
assisted suicide is inhumane.
Categorical Arguments: is X a Y?—where you and your audience agree on the meaning of
Y.
Example: Frying or baking starchy foods can create high levels of a potentially cancercausing chemical called acrylamide, so those French fries that you had at lunch today (X)
may be carcinogenic (Y).
-https://theresearchessay.files.wordpress.com
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CLAIM OF FACT
CLAIM OF POLICY
CLAIM OF VALUE
A fact claim is a statement
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 fact; it only claims to be
a fact. What makes it
arguable is that the speaker
has no direct way of
establishing the truth of the
claim. For example, "The
Earth is round" is a fact
claim. "In our righthanded
world, left-handed people
are discriminated against" is
a fact claim. A persuasive
speaker must provide
arguments which build a
case in favor of the claim,
showing that the claim is
probably true.
A policy claim is a statement
regarding the merits of a
course of action. What makes
it arguable is that, even
though people may not be
totally certain about the
proper course of action to
take, they still must act. To
argue in defense of a policy
claim is to state that, given
what we know now, it is best
to act in the manner
proposed.
Value claim is arguable
statement concerning the
relative merits of something
which is measured
subjectively (e.g., "Hawaii is
a better place to go for
summer vacation than
Colorado."). What makes a
value claim arguable is that
different people may
disagree on the criteria used
to evaluate something (e.g.,
weather, live entertainment,
water sports). Defending a
value claim involves offering
a set of criteria for
consideration, defending the
set of criteria as legitimate
and showing how applying
the criteria justifies the claim.
Oftentimes, value claims are
comparative.
Fact claim (causality): The
death penalty does not deter
crime.
Policy claim: The death
penalty should be restored in
the Philippines.
Value claim: Capital
punishment is unjust.
Fact claim (existence):
Private Schools rely less on
state taxpayer funding than
Public Schools.
Policy claim: Students in the
Philippines should complete
their two years in Senior High
School before entering
college.
Value claim: DRANHS is a
bigger school than MNHS.
Examine each statement to determine whether it is an appropriate working thesis for a
question of FACT, VALUE, POLICY, or none.
A fact claim is an
A policy claim is an
A value claim is an
argumentative thesis which
argumentative thesis which
argumentative thesis which
makes a quantifiable
makes an assertion about a
makes a qualifiable
assertion; in other words, it
course of action the reader
assertion; in other words, it is
is an argument (claim) about should take; in other words, it an argument (claim) about a
a measurable topic (fact).
is an argument (claim) about
moral, aesthetic, or
an actionable topic (policy).
philosophical topic (value).
Claims of Fact, Policy and Value,
https://www.unit5.org/cms/lib03/IL01905100/Centricity/Domain/1254/vern%20persuasive%20patterns.pdf
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Let Us Practice
Activity 2: The Love of My Life!
Are you familiar with the song Lifetime by Ben and Ben? Try to sing the lyrics or you
can watch it over youtube.com.
Directions: Answer the following questions and write the letter that best represents your answer on a
separate sheet.
Lifetime by Ben & Ben
Paper planes and porcelain
Smell of rain through the windowpane
And the sight of you
Oh, you were a good dream
Was there a lifetime waiting for us in a world where I was yours?
Paper planes and porcelain
Smell of rain through the windowpane
And the sight of you
Oh, you were a good dream
I was scared to lose you then
But secrets turn into regrets
Buried feelings grow
Oh, you were a good dream
Was there a lifetime waiting for us in a world where I was yours?
Was it the wrong time, what if we tried giving in a little more
To the warmth we had before?
Tangled with another's eyes
Never mind, you were never mine
Glimpse of me and you
Oh, you were a good dream
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Was there a lifetime waiting for us in a world where I was yours? Was it the wrong
time, what if we tried giving in a little more?
I'd spend a lifetime waiting in vain just to go back to the way we were before Was it the
wrong time, what if we tried giving in a little more
To the warmth we had before?
Is there a lifetime waiting for us?
All this time, I have been yours
https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/benben/lifetime.html
1. Who or what was referred to as “the good dream” in the song?
a.
b.
c.
d.
composer
loved one
paper planes and porcelains
smell of rain in the windowpane
2. Which statement suggests that the speaker did not pursue the love?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Oh, you were a good dream.
Its paper planes and porcelains.
Was it the wrong time, what if we tried giving in a little more?
Is there a lifetime waiting for us? All this time, I have been yours.
3. What statement shows a valid claim about the song? It is better to
a.
b.
c.
d.
.
love unconditionally
have never loved at all
express one’s love than regret having not said it
have loved and lost than never to have loved at all
4. What do you think is the claim suggested by this opening line of the song, “Was there a
lifetime waiting for us in a world where I was yours”? The persona argues on the
.
a.
b.
c.
d.
value of love
facts about love
policy about love
assessment of love
5. “I'd spend a lifetime waiting in vain just to go back to the way we were before.” The line
suggests that love is about
.
a. valuing life
b. isolating life
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c. spreading life
d. restricting life
Let Us Practice More
Activity 3: Matchy Matchy!
Directions: Read the following statements and match the appropriate group of words in the boxes to
make a valid claim. Connect them by rewriting the new formed idea. Use separate paper.
at the impending
implementation of
online or blended
learning in the
Philippines.
1. The blast
that
rocked
Beirut
2. The DOTR
implementation of
the wearing of face
shield
shall continue to bridge the
learning gap among learners
in the urban and rural areas.
3. The opening
of public school
classes on
August 24, 2020
was left unheeded by the
IATF and DOH.
was linked to the large
supply of ammonium nitrate
stored in
the
warehouse.
4. The clamour of
the medical front
liners to extend the
ECQ in Manila for 2
weeks
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is said to be anti-poor.
5. Online classes
pose an extra
cost
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Activity 4: It’s Singing Time!
Directions: On a long bond paper, compose a two-stanza song about life and include in the lyrics one
statement of a claim on fact, a policy, and a value. Please be guided with the rubric.
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CRITERIA
Creativity
Focus on Topic
Vocabulary
Inclusion
Introduction
(organization)
Content
Best
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The song
contains many
creative
details and/or
descriptions
that contribute
to the reader's
enjoyment.
There is one
clear, well
focused topic.
Main idea
stands out
and is
supported by
detailed
information.
Writer uses
five or more
specified
words and
phrases that
demonstrate
the reader's
own
knowledge,
and the
choice and
placement of
the words
seems
accurate,
natural and
not forced.
The
introduction is
inviting, states
the main topic
and previews
the structure
of the song.
All facts in the
song are
accurate.
Better
3
The song
contains a
few creative
details and/or
descriptions
that
contribute to
the reader's
enjoyment.
Main idea is
clear but the
supporting
information is
general.
Good
2
The song
contains a few
creative details
and/or
descriptions,
but they
distract from
the story.
Satisfactory
1
There is little
evidence of
creativity in the
song. The
student does not
seem to have
used much
imagination.
Main idea is
somewhat
clear but there
is a need for
more
supporting
information.
The main idea is
not clear.
There is a
seemingly
random
collection of
information.
Writer uses
at least five
specified
words and
phrases that
demonstrate
the reader's
own
knowledge,
and the
choice and
placement of
the words
seems
accurate,
natural and
not forced.
The
introduction
clearly states
the main
topic and
previews the
structure of
the song but
is not
particularly
inviting.
99-90% of
the facts in
the song are
accurate.
Writer uses
four specified
words and
phrases that
demonstrate
the reader's
own
knowledge,
and the choice
and placement
of the words
seems
accurate,
natural and not
forced.
Writer uses three
or less
specified words
and phrases that
demonstrate the
reader's own
knowledge, and
the choice and
placement of the
words seems
accurate, natural
and not forced.
The
introduction
states the main
topic, but does
not adequately
preview the
structure of the
song nor is it
particularly
inviting.
There is no clear
introduction of
the main topic or
structure of the
song.
89-80% of the
facts in the
song are
accurate.
Fewer than 80%
of the facts in the
song are
accurate.
POINTS
EARNED
TOTAL
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Activity 5: Frame My Thoughts!
Directions: Write a sample banner for the following titles to make a claim. Make your banners
colorful and readable. Please be guided with the rubric.
1. (FACT) COVID19 cases in Davao City
2. (VALUE) E-learning VS Face to Face learning
3. (POLICY) Clustering of Barangays in Davao City
4. (VALUE) Price surge of ornamental and flowering plants
5. (POLICY) Wearing of face shield on PUVs
BANNER NO. 1
BANNER NO. 2
BANNER NO. 3
BANNER NO. 4
BANNER NO. 5
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Criteria
5
4
3
2
1
Content
Poster contains
appropriate
items and
information
(information is
appropriate to
assigned
topic).
Content is
accurate and
all required
information
is presented
in a logical
order.
Content is
accurate but
some
required
information
is missing
and/or not
presented in
a logical
order, but is
still generally
easy to
follow.
Content is
accurate but
some
required
information
is missing
and/or not
presented in
a logical
order,
making it
difficult to
follow.
Content is
either
questionabl
e or
incomplete.
Information
is not
presented
in a logical
order,
making it
difficult to
follow.
Content is
inaccurate.
Information
is
incomplete,
inaccurate,
or not
presented in
a logical
order,
making it
difficult to
follow.
Presentation
Poster is clean,
neat, and
creative. The
information is
well organized,
interesting,
accurate, and
reflects an
understanding
of the topic.
Presentation
is neat,
clean, wellorganized
and
presented in
a creative
way.
Presentation
is colorful
and creative.
Information
is interesting
and
accurate.
Presentation
is mostly
neat and
clean.
Information
is organized
in a logical
manner and
shows some
degree of
creativity.
The overall
presentation
is interesting.
Presentatio
n is
unorganize
d. Tools
are not
used in a
relevant
manner.
Lacking
some of the
members’
information/
and or
information
is not
identified
Presentatio
n has no
flow.
Insufficient
information
and lacking
some of the
member’s
information.
Pictures, Clip
Art, and
Artwork
Images,
pictures, clip
art and drawn
artwork are
colorful and
appropriate to
the assigned
topic. The
layout flows
well and shows
creativity. The
overall result is
pleasing to the
eye.
Images,
pictures, clip
art and
drawn
artwork are
colorful, and
appropriate
to the topic.
Layout
flows well,
shows
creativity,
and is
pleasing to
the eye.
Images,
pictures, and
clip art and
drawn
artwork are
mostly
colorful and
appropriate.
Layout may
show some
degree of
creativity but
is not
organized
logically
and/or is
cluttered.
Presentatio
n flows well.
Some tools
are used to
show
acceptable
understandi
ng.
Each
member’s
information
is
represented
and
identified
with their
name.
Most
images
and/or
artwork is
are colorful
and
appropriate.
The layout
shows little
creativity
and/or is not
organized
logically or
cluttered.
Images are
inappropria
te and
artwork
shows little,
if any,
creativity.
The layout
is messy,
disorganize
d or
cluttered.
No images
or artwork
included.
Mechanics
Spelling,
grammar, and
punctuation in
any text on the
poster is
accurate.
No spelling,
grammar, or
punctuation
errors in the
text. Text is
in the
student’s
own words.
A few (2-3)
errors in
spelling,
grammar, or
punctuation.
Most text is
in student’s
own words.
No more
than 5
spelling,
grammar, or
punctuation
errors.
Several
instances
No more
than 7
spelling,
grammar,
or
punctuation
errors.
Most of text
More than 7
spelling,
grammar, or
punctuation
errors. Text
is copied or
not
included.
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Points
Earned
where the
text is not in
student’s
own words.
Overall
Presentation
The poster
fulfills all
requirements
of the
assignment
and shows the
student’s full
potential.
The poster
fulfills all
requirements
of the
assignment
and
represents
the student’s
full potential.
is not in
authors’
own words
and/or no
text
included.
The poster
fulfills all but
one of the
requirements
of the
assignment
and shows
that the
student put
forth an
honest effort
to complete
the
assignment.
Total
Cinco de Mayo Poster Project Grading Rubric, http://www.gsiccharter.com/cms/lib011/
933819/Centricity/Domain/69/Cinco%20de%20Mayo%20Poster%20Grading%20Rubric.doc
Let Us Remember
Activity 6: You Complete Me
Directions: Determine the type of claim for each statement. Write CF- for Claim of Fact,
CP- Claim of Policy and CV- Claim of Value on a separate sheet.
1.
Honesty is the best policy.
2.
Obesity can cause heart disease.
3.
Excessive consumption of alcohol can lead to many illnesses.
4.
An improved sewer system would solve these flood drainage problems.
5.
Philippines should protect its domestic industries with tariffs and quotas.
6.
Curfew violators should be fined of 5,000 pesos and imprisonment of 5 years.
7.
The existence of nuclear weapons has prevented the outbreak of World War III.
8.
Television newscasting influences the way Filipinos think about social and political
issues.
9.
To attract more nontraditional students, this college must review and
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revise its course offerings.
10.
The Bates GRE Study Guide is an excellent tutorial for students preparing to
take the college entrance test.
Let Us Assess
Directions: Read the questions very carefully and write the letter of the correct answer on a
separate sheet.
1.
What is an assertion of a truth backed with evidence?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
What claim is being referred to when we assert for its existence and truth?
a.
b.
c.
d.
3.
fact
value
policy
coercion
What do we affirm if we emphasize on the evaluative importance of an idea may it good
or bad?
a.
b.
c.
d.
4.
essay
claim
song
news
Claim of Fact
Claim of Value
Claim of Policy
Claim of Coercion
Which of the following is a claim of policy?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Drugs is a menace in the society and in the economy.
Death Penalty must be exercised to lessen terrible crimes.
COVID-19 played a huge part in the economic downgrade of Filipinos.
Local Government Units should create a team to monitor Locally Stranded
Individuals.
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5.
Which of the following is a question of fact?
a.
b.
c.
d.
6.
Is the moon round?
How do “teleseryes” hone your social life?
Which is more important, education or family?
What should be done to avoid Covid-19 infection?
What claim do we refer when we ask someone to plan an action to solve a certain
problem?
a.
b.
c.
d.
7.
fact
value
policy
coercion
Which of the following statement is an example of claim of value?
a.
b.
c.
d.
The sun is a star and part of a constellation.
A sum of money should be paid for our front liners.
The medical professionals are now the modern heroes.
An uneducated man is wiser than a schooled professional.
For items 8 – 12, Pick the group of words to complete idea and its claim.
a. we show our love for our neighbor.
b. not the economy of other countries.
c. we help our Creator in His works on earth.
d.
we fight for our right to make our own destiny.
e. they would
someday.
become
giant
patriots
8.
When we help our church,
9.
When we fight for our votes,
10.
Our money should support our economy,
11.
Whenever we follow protocols during this Covid19 pandemic,
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of
our
country
12.
If we start planting seeds of patriotism in the hearts and minds of our youth today,
For items 13-15, what would be your claim on this saying, “Do not compare yourself to others for there
will always be lesser and greater persons than you are – Desiderata”? Explain in 5 sentences or more.
Please be guided with the rubric.
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Rubrics:
Criteria
5
4
3
Content
2-1
Interesting
Some interesting
Conventional ideas Cursory; gives the
content and
content; points not or clichés; little
impression of
presentation; sustained or not
supporting detail
writing just to
ideas wellfully developed.
included.
complete the
conceived and
assignment.
developed with
sufficient
examples.
Structure,
Logical
Logical progression Gaps in logic or no Disorganized;
Logic and
progression of of ideas but often transitions.
appears to have
Transitions
ideas with well- lacks transitions.
been written as
executed
thoughts occurred
transitions.
to the writer.
Grammatical Appropriate
Confined to simpler Errors frequently
Message is largely
Accuracy
level of
sentences or
affect
incomprehensible
complexity in structures with very comprehensibility, due to inaccurate
syntax with
few errors OR
or very basic types grammar, which
very few errors, shows variety and of errors (subject- alters or obscures
if any.
complexity in syntax verb agreement;
it, OR reader must
with errors that do noun-adjective
know English to
not affect
agreement, etc.)
comprehend much
comprehensibility.
of the message.
Vocabulary/ Uses sufficient, Usually uses
Often uses
Uses only
Word Choice appropriate,
appropriate
inappropriate, or
elementary
and varied
vocabulary with
non-specific
vocabulary;
vocabulary;
some variety; some vocabulary; lack of creates
English
errors in usage that variety in word
nonexistent words
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Points
Earned
influence not
do not affect the
apparent; rich message;
variety of
occasional
Spanish idioms; appropriate use of
no literal
Spanish idioms.
translation from
English.
Punctuation, Correct spelling Occasional
Spelling, and (including
mechanical errors.
Presentation accents) and
punctuation;
neatly typed
with correct
format as
specified
(MLA).
choice; avoids use
of Spanish idioms;
English-influenced
word choice.
from English OR
uses words in
English; translates
English idioms
verbatim.
Frequent
English spelling
mechanical errors. and punctuation:
no accents;
mechanical errors
in most sentences.
Total
http://faculty.kutztown.edu/nunez/Composition%20Rubric.doc
Let Us Enhance
Activity 7: Watch Me and Claim Me!
Directions: Click on the links and watch the three videos. Write one claim of fact, policy and value based
on the video. Support your claims with 3 sets of evidence.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLT6L3PHz78
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0lR_j3_t94
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKOUfOdZnes
Title of the Video
Title:
Claim of Policy
Claim of Fact
Evidence:
Title:
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Claim of Value
Evidence:
Title:
Evidence:
Total
Let Us Reflect
This is just the right time for you to reflect on the lessons you have enjoyed, found helpful and
would like to enhance further.
Directions: Write a reflection on what you have learned by completing the phrase below.
Be guided by the rubric.
My journey through this lesson made me realize that
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Criteria
5
4
3
Content
2-1
Interesting
Some interesting
Conventional ideas Cursory; gives the
content and
content; points not or clichés; little
impression of
presentation; sustained or not
supporting detail
writing just to
ideas wellfully developed.
included.
complete the
conceived and
assignment.
developed with
sufficient
examples.
Structure,
Logical
Logical progression Gaps in logic or no Disorganized;
Logic and
progression of of ideas but often transitions.
appears to have
Transitions
ideas with well- lacks transitions.
been written as
executed
thoughts occurred
transitions.
to the writer.
Grammatical Appropriate
Confined to simpler Errors frequently
Message is largely
Accuracy
level of
sentences or
affect
incomprehensible
complexity in structures with very comprehensibility, due to inaccurate
syntax with
few errors OR
or very basic types grammar, which
very few errors, shows variety and of errors (subject- alters or obscures
if any.
complexity in syntax verb agreement;
it, OR reader must
with errors that do noun-adjective
know English to
not affect
agreement, etc.)
comprehend much
comprehensibility.
of the message.
Vocabulary/ Uses sufficient, Usually uses
Often uses
Uses only
Word Choice appropriate,
appropriate
inappropriate, or
elementary
and varied
vocabulary with
non-specific
vocabulary;
vocabulary;
some variety; some vocabulary; lack of creates
English
errors in usage that variety in word
nonexistent words
influence not
do not affect the
choice; avoids use from English OR
apparent; rich message;
of Spanish idioms; uses words in
variety of
occasional
English-influenced English; translates
Spanish idioms; appropriate use of word choice.
English idioms
no literal
Spanish idioms.
verbatim.
translation from
English.
Punctuation, Correct spelling Occasional
Frequent
English spelling
Spelling, and (including
mechanical errors. mechanical errors. and punctuation:
Presentation accents) and
no accents;
punctuation;
mechanical errors
neatly typed
in most sentences.
with correct
format as
specified
(MLA).
Total
24
Points
Earned
Answer Key to Activities
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References
Alvarado, U.S History, Project Menu: Rap/Song Rubric, https://ny01001558.
Schoolwires.net/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=
725&dataid=1535&Filename=rap%20rubric.doc
Argumentative Essays, Part 1: What is a Claim Statement?, Jul 11, 2016, https:/
/www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0lR_j3_t94
Babin, Types of Claim, https://theresearchessay.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/ types-ofclaims.pdf, https://theresearchessay.files.wordpress.com
Cinco de Mayo Poster Project Grading Rubric, http://www.gsiccharter.com/cms
/lib011/GA01933819/Centricity/Domain/69/Cinco%20de%
20Mayo%20Poster%20Grading%20Rubric.doc
Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy, https://theliteratesims.net/eng1bm/week03/ claims.thml
Fact, Vaue, Policy Claims, Vern Persuasive Pattern.pdf, https://www.unit5.org/cms
/lib03/IL01905100/Centricity/Domain/1254/vern%20persuasive
%20patterns.pdf
Lifetime by Ben Ben, Copyright © 2000-2020 AZLyrics.com, https://www.azlyrics.
com/lyrics/benben/lifetime.html
LOOK: Approved motorcycle barriers for protection vs COVID-19, Jul 13, 2020,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKOUfOdZnes
Philippines overtakes Indonesia, now highest COVID-19 cases in ASEAN, Aug 6, 2020,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLT6L3PHz78
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