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GOOD DAY, EVERYONE!

Reading and Writing


EXPLICIT AND IMPLICIT
CLAIMS IN A TEXT
Text and Context Connections
OBJECTIVES:

Interpret and
write
explain the use critical
meaning of different
reading skills
passages types of
for
through claims claims
that are understanding
according
explicitly or , evaluating,
to purpose
implicitly made and
and
in a written reasoning;
text;
meaning.
You have just done a fun activity of
introducing something that is merely created
by your imagination! You were able to give
some propositions, arguments, and other
reasons for believing that your product is
worth buying and consuming, These are
examples of claims you use as a tool to
influence people.
A claim is an expressed opinion
or a conclusion that the arguer
or writer wants to be accepted
by the audience.
In an extended argument, the claim is often
labeled a proposition.
In making claims, arguers advance
statements with which they believe others
will disagree.
Because claims challenge the beliefs or
opinions of others, they require support in
the form of reasons and information,
whereas other kinds of statements do not.
TYPES OF CLAIMS
Defending this type of claim:
a. Be sure that the claim is
CLAIMS OF FACT clearly stated.
b. Define terms (scientific,
h a s e x i s te d ,
h e co nd iti o n s clinical, or technical) that may be
Assert t h a t t controversial or confusing.
a c ts o r d a t a .
re b a s e d o n f c. Make sure that your evidence
exists a n d a
is sufficient, accurate, recent,
c lu d e W ha t is
n s o f f a ct in and comes from reliable
Que stio
p en e d / d id n ’t authorities.
e ?, W h a t h a p
true o r f a ls d. make clear when concussions
o w t h is ? A n d
o w d o w e kn are inferences or interpretations,
hap p e n ? H not facts.

d o e sn ’t e xis t? e. Arrange your evidence to


what e x is ts /
emphasize what is most
important.
EXAMPLES
1. Generally, public secondary schools in the Philippines
are not adequately preparing students for college.
2. The death penalty as used in some countries like the US,
China, Iran, and Yemen is ineffective and impractical.
3. Converting to solar energy can save homeowners
money.
4. Neil Armstrong was the first man to step foot on the
moon.
5. Obesity causes health problems.
Defending this type of claim:
CLAIMS OF VALUE a. Make clear that the values
or principles you are defending
should have priority on a scale
e t h in g s ar e
r o v e th a t s o m of values over competing
Attempt t o p
t h a n o t h e rs . values or principles others
les s d e si r a b le
more or might defend.
is it g o o d o r
v a lu e in c lu d e b. Suggest that adherence to
Question s o f
or the values you are defending
? H o w m o r a l
g h t o r w ro n g will bring about good results.
bad? Is it ri
rt h is it ? W h o c. Since values are abstract,
? O f w h a t w o
imm or al you should use real-world
o r u n e th ic a l?
d is it e t h ic a l examples and illustrations to
says so ? A n
clarify meanings and make
distinctions.
EXAMPLES

1. Global warming is the most pressing


challenge the world is facing today.
2. Fetal issue research is wrong.
3. Opera is not as entertaining as musical
comedy.
Defending this type of
CLAIMS OF POLICY claim:
a. You must make a

p ro b le m th at proposal clear. Terms


so lu t io n to a
Sugge st a should be precisely defined.
s cr ib e d b y a n
d e f in e d or d e b. When you are defending
has be e n
p olic y in clu de a claim, consider the
Q u e s tio n s o f
argum e nt. opposing arguments.
H o w ca n w e
u ld be d o n e? c. Support your proposal
Wha t sh o
s h ou ld n o t be with solid data, but don’t
o b le m ? W h a t
solve thi s p r neglect moral and common
sense reasons, which may
done?
be even more persuasive.
EXAMPLES

1. Bringing of electronic gadgets like laptops


and iPods should be banned in schools.
2. I think we need to elect the Supreme Court.
3. You should support restrictions on abortion.
THANK YOU

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