I.

OBJECTIVES

The learner understands the relationship of a written text and

A. Content Standard
the context in which it was developed.

The learner writes a 1000-word critique of a selected text on the

B. Performance Standard
basis of its claim/s, context, and properties as a written material.

Identifies claims explicitly or implicitly made in a written text

a. Claim of fact
C. Learning Competencies
b. Claim of value
c. Claim of policy

At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to:

a. define claim of policy;
b. differentiate claim of policy from claim of fact and claim
of value;
D. Learning Objectives c. explain the importance of taking action when confronted
with problems by interpreting the quote “a problem is a
chance for you to do your best”; and
d. formulate policies on real-world issues through the
activity Pitch(ed) Battle

II. SUBJECT MATTER

Topic: Claim of Policy

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

Types of claims | College writing. (n.d.).

A. References https://courses.lumenlearning.com/suny-esc-wm-
englishcomposition1/chapter/types-of-claims/

B. Other Learning
Laptop, PowerPoint Presentation, TV
Resources

IV. PROCEDURE
Teacher’s Activity Student’s Activity
A. Preliminaries
• Greetings

Good morning, class.

Good morning, Sir.
• Prayer
Dear God, thank you for another opportunity to
gather and learn. Bless us with wisdom,
patience, and understanding as we begin this
lesson. Help us learn with kindness, curiosity,
and respect. May our time together be
 meaningful and filled with joy. This we ask in
Jesus’s name. Amen.
• Checking of attendance

Is anyone absent today?

No, Sir. We are all present.
• Presentation of classroom rules

Before we begin, please allow me to

remind you of our classroom rules,
which are to listen, participate, and
show respect.

B. Motivation

Before we proceed with our discussion,

let me ask you a question:

If you were the president of the

Philippines, what is the first thing you
would want to implement?
Sample response:

If I were president, I would implement a policy

banning citizens from purchasing any kind of
vehicle without proof of appropriate parking
space within their property. Upon
implementation, any individual who already has
a vehicle without the parking space has 1 year
to either surrender the vehicle or provide the
required parking space. Any violator of this
policy will be fined 1 million pesos, have their
driver’s license invalidated, and their vehicle
auctioned off with the proceeds going to the
LGU.
That is very interesting. Considering your
response, what do you think is the
problem being addressed and the
benefits to your policy?
The main problem is street congestion and
illegal parking. The benefit is that it
encourages responsible vehicle ownership
and helps clear up public roads.
Very good! I see that your policy is
addressing a concrete problem, and I
believe that it is also grounded in
experience.

Does anyone else want to present their

ideas before we proceed?

(Assume that the students have given

their responses)

Thank you for your ideas.

C. Presentation of the Lesson

Now let us connect what we have just

done—the question I asked and the
responses you gave—with our lesson for
today. What do you think it is?
Sir, I think it has something to do with the word
policy as it was brought up a lot earlier.
That’s right. However, we are not going
to talk about policies themselves today.
Rather, we will be talking about another
type of claim.

D. Lesson Proper

CLAIM OF POLICY

A claim of policy is a statement that says

what should be done. It doesn’t just
describe something. Rather, it suggests a
solution or action.

To easily identify claims of policy, look for

modals. Can anyone tell me what
modals are?
Sir, modals are words that express possibility,
necessity, or obligation.
That’s right! Can you still remember
what are some examples of modals?
Could, should, would, must, and ought to,
among others.
Correct! Because claims of policy are a
call to action to address an issue, we
usually see modals in them. Here are
some examples:

The school should strictly enforce

wearing of uniform.

Students must refrain from relying too

much on AI.

Can you share your own examples and

explain what issues they are supposed to
address?
 Sample response:

The local government should provide free

public Wi-Fi in major areas such as public
schools and parks.

This example addresses the issue of poor

internet accessibility due to area coverage and
price.
Thank you for sharing your ideas.

Now let us proceed to the differences

between the three types of claims. Can
anyone still recall what the previous two
are and what they are all about?
The two other claims are claim of fact and claim
of value. The former states a piece of
information that may be proven or disproven,
while the latter states what is good or bad
depending on individual preferences or
opinions.
Very good! And of course, claim of policy
states what should be done. To further
clarify, let us do this activity.

I will be giving some statements and I

want you to tell me what kind of claim it
is and why you say so.

1. Smoking causes cancer

It is a claim of fact because it states something
that has already been proven by science.
2. Students must wear their uniforms
at all times save for exceptions like
special school events.
It is a claim of policy because it wants us to do
something.
3. GAS is the easiest senior high school
strand.
It is a claim of value because GAS is being
compared to all other SHS strands using the
word “easiest” which is subjective.
Very good. Are we now clear with the
differences between the three claims?
Yes, Sir.
Let us now move on then to the next
activity.

E. Application

1. We should ___ because ___.

2. ___ must ___ in order to ___.

I have here incomplete sentences. I want

you to fill these out to come up with your
 own claims of policy. You may share your
ideas to the class or write your ideas in
your notebook for me to check later.
Sample responses/outputs:

• We should be mindful of our actions at all

times because we don’t know what others
are really feeling.
• We should avoid littering anywhere
because it accumulates and becomes a
bigger problem later on
• Students must be aware of their
responsibilities in order to make the most
of their education.
• The government must know what the
common people experience on a daily basis
in order to understand what needs to be
done and why.

Thank you for sharing your ideas. Are

there any more questions or
clarifications for claim of policy?
None, Sir.
F. Valuing

Allow me to share with you a quote to

reflect on in relation to our topic for
today:

A problem is a chance for you to do your

best.

You may share your thoughts and

realizations regarding this quote.
Sample response:

When confronted with problems,

acknowledging them is not enough. We should
take action to solve them. Just like how a claim
of policy pushes for solutions, problems push us
to do our best and make changes that improve
our situations.
Thank you for that insightful analysis of
the quote. Let me pose one final
question for you before we move on to
our evaluation:

We are always confronted with

problems, but we don’t always face
them head on. However, if I were to ask
you personally, do you try your best to
face your problems head-on?
Sample response:
 Personally, I don’t immediately try to face my
problems. I take some time to take a good look
at the problem, then I decide what to do. Yes, I
take some time which might lead to some
additional complications, but I prefer being
almost 100% ready before I face them.
Very good. Thank you for that
introspective response.

I believe you are now ready for you

activity.

G. Generalization

Before we proceed with your task, let’s

have a short recap of the things we have
discussed today.

Claim of policy
It is a statement that calls for an action to be
taken to address an issue or problem.

Difference between claims of policy, value, and

fact
Claim of policy tells you to do something.
Claim of value says one option is better than the
other.
Claim of fact gives a piece of information that
can be verified.
Very good. I can see that you have really
understood our discussion on claim of
policy. I believe you are now ready for
the evaluation.

V. EVALUATION
PITCH(ED) BATTLE
Mechanics:
1. The class will be divided into 4 groups.
2. The activity will last for 4 rounds. One issue will be presented per round.
3. Each group has 10 seconds to discuss among themselves and propose a solution for the issue.
4. After 10 seconds, each group will present their proposal and explain why they think it is the
most effective solution.
5. Each group will be rated by the other groups on a scale of 1-10 for every round. A group’s
score for each round will be the average of the scores given by the 3 groups.

Issues:
1. Many Filipinos struggle with low wages, unemployment, and lack of access to basic needs.
2. Many skilled professionals, especially in healthcare and education, leave the country for better
opportunities abroad.
3. Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are rising, but mental health services
remain limited.
4. Government funds are often misused, and corrupt officials remain in power, affecting national
development.
VI. ASSIGNMENT
PRINCIPAL FOR A DAY
Instructions:
If you were given the chance to become principal, what policy would you implement to your school?
Write a 5-8 sentence paragraph explaining the issue you want to address, the policy you want to
implement, and why you think it would help. Write your output on a ½ sheet of paper (crosswise).

Criteria
Content 10
Organization 8
Mechanics 7
Total 25