A.

PRELIMINARY ACTIVITIES
Good morning, class! Good morning, sir!
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As it was in the beginning,
Course BSED - ENGLISH 4 is now, Date 03-03-2025
Grade and Section Grade 9 Galilei. Einstein and and ever shall be, Allotment 1 hour
Time
Aristotle world without end.
Teacher EDIMAR DOMINGO Amen.
Before you take your seat, kindly pick up (The students pick the scattered litter
the scattered dirt around you, after that around them)
please arrange your chairs and sit properly.
I. OBJECTIVESJECTIVES
Are all At
present?
the endIfofnot,
the who is absent
60-minute from None,
discussion, sir.
the learners should be able to:
the class?
a. Identify the claim, evidence, and reasoning in a short informational text,
Alright!
b. Let’s have
Distinguish a recap.
between What
a strong andwas
weakourargument
Our last topic
based on was all about
the presence Claim and
of valid
lesson last meeting? Counterclaim, sir!
evidence,
c. Express the importance of fact-checking information before believing or sharing it and;
Excellent!
d. Construct a short claim based on its supporting evidence.
Can anyone MATTER
II. SUBJECT give me the definition of A claim is a statement that presents an
claim? arguable position.
a. Topic: Judge the soundness of the author’s reasoning
References: English 9 Activity Sheet Quarter 4 MELC 1: Judging the Relevance and Worth of
Excellent!
Ideas, Soundness of Author’s Reasoning, and Effectiveness of the Presentation: Lesson 2:
What about the definition of counterclaim? A counterclaim is an argument that opposes
Judging the Soundness of Author’s Reasoning
or challenges a claim.
b. Materials: PowerPoint presentation, paper strips
c. Valuing: Fact checking is a responsible by verifying the truth behind what we read and
Fantastic!
share, we protect ourselves and others from misinformation.
ItIII.seems
PROCEDURES
like you are ready for our new
discussion!
B. MOTIVATION
Before we dive into our discussion, let’s
start with a riddle!

Are you familiar with this game, class? No, sir!

If that's the case, let me explain the rules
of the game to you.

In a riddle game, one person asks a tricky

or puzzling question, and others try to
guess the answer using logic, creativity, or
wordplay. The goal is to think outside the
box!

Now that you know about the riddle, let’s

start the game!
I can be true or false, but I’m not a fact. I
come from what people think, but not
everyone agrees with me. What am I? An opinion, sir!

Excellent! Next riddle!

I am a statement that someone believes to
be true. To be strong, I need proof. Without
evidence, I am weak. What am I? A claim, sir!

What a nice guess!

I hold up the main idea, but I am not the
star. Without me, the argument falls apart. Evidence, sir!
What am I?

Bravo!!
I spread quickly online, but I’m not always
true. I make people believe things, even Misinformation, sir!
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All your answers are correct!

If you observe, each argument uses specific
type of evidence.

Kindly name those two? Statistical Evidence

Anecdotal Evidence
Very good!

You also observed that it is often the

Statistical Evidence is reliable compared to
Anecdotal Evidence.
A sound reasoning process ensures that
arguments and conclusions are logical,
credible, and well-supported. The
characteristics of sound reasoning include:

Let’s read it altogether! 1. The quality of data

2. The existence of supporting details
3. The relevance of the additional data
4. The existence of additional possible
explanations for your reasons.
By ensuring that reasoning meets these
characteristics, arguments become stronger,
more logical, and more convincing.
I have a question, class

Why is it important for us to double-check

the information we read online before  Not everything online is true;
believing it? verifying information helps prevent
the spread of false or misleading
content.
 Checking multiple reliable sources
ensures that the information comes
from experts or trustworthy
organizations.
 Accurate information helps us
make better choices in education,
health, finance, and daily life.
 Some content is influenced by
personal opinions or agendas, so
fact-checking helps identify
objective and unbiased
information.

All your answers are correct!

It is crucial to emphasize the importance of
verifying online information to help students
develop critical thinking and digital literacy
skills. The internet is full of both credible and
unreliable sources, and without proper
evaluation, students may accept
misinformation as truth.
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Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division Office of Cagayan
BAGGAO SOUTH DISTRICT
IMURUNG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Always be cautious, class!

A. APPLICATION
Do you want an activity, class? Yes, sir!
That’s great to hear because I have one right
now!
This activity is called “Wheel it out and
Construct”

In this activity, I will present the Wheel of

Fate. This wheel consists of your names and
a set of prompts or topics.

I will spin the Wheel of Fate, and it will

randomly select a student’s name.
The chosen student must select a paper strip
from the box containing supporting evidence
and the students will construct a well- Yes, sir!
structured short claim based on the
evidence.

Are you ready, class?

Let’s spin the wheel!
B. GENERALIZATION
Did you enjoy the activity, class? Yes, sir!
Before we finish our discussion, kindly
arrange your chairs to its proper position.
What is a claim again, class? A statement or argument that expresses
an idea or opinion.
Very good!
Can anyone define what is evidence? Facts, data, or examples that support the
claim.
Excellent!
Who wants to define reasoning? The explanation of how the evidence
proves the claim.
Fantastic!
Who can give me the definition of It is a type of nonfiction writing that
Informational text? provides facts, explanations, or
instructions about a topic.
It seems like you have listened!
Always remember that when we read an
informational text online, always double-
check the information because not all
sources are reliable. Misinformation and bias
can spread easily, so verifying facts ensures
accuracy, prevents deception, and helps us
make informed decisions.
This ends our discussion, and I hope you
learn something from me.
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Department of Education
Region II – Cagayan Valley
Schools Division Office of Cagayan
BAGGAO SOUTH DISTRICT
IMURUNG NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

IV. EVALUATION
Direction: Read each question carefully before answering. Write True if the statement is
correct and False if it is incorrect.

1. ___ Sound reasoning is based on valid reasons and good judgment.

2. ___ Everything posted on social media is always true and reliable.
3. ___ Informational texts should always be assumed to be factual.
4. ___ The author’s main idea is like the table legs, supporting the claim.
5. ___ A claim is what the author wants the reader to believe.
6. ___ Evidence refers to the details that support the author's claim.
7. ___ If a statement is widely shared on the internet, it must be true.
8. ___ Judging the soundness of reasoning involves evaluating supporting evidence.
9. ___ Unsupported opinions can still be considered sound reasoning.
10. ___ The existence of supporting details strengthens an argument.
11. ___ A table metaphor helps illustrate how claims and evidence work together.
12. ___ The relevance of data does not matter when evaluating an argument.
13. ___ Misleading information can still be found in informational texts.
14. ___ Good reasoning considers alternative explanations for claims.
15. ___ The strength of evidence does not affect the validity of reasoning.

V. ASSIGNMENT
 Follow up: Read the transcript of former US President Barack Obama’s speech and find
out the issue he presented in his message to the people.
Title: Obama: ‘There Were No Winners in This’ Government Shutdown
 Advance: Please take some time to research the different types of reading on the
internet.
VI. REMARKS