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Reading and Writing Module 3

The document begins with a prayer asking God for wisdom and understanding as the class begins. It then lists expectations for the class, including being on time, respectful, and actively participating. The lesson objectives are to formulate evaluative statements about a text by presenting value judgements based on criteria to explain strengths and weaknesses. It discusses the four types of assertions: facts, conventions, opinions, and preferences, providing examples of each. Tips are provided for writing believable assertions, including being knowledgeable on the topic, backing claims with research, and being clear and concise. The document concludes by defining counterclaims as claims that rebut previous claims and questions to help formulate counterclaims.

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Reading and Writing Module 3

The document begins with a prayer asking God for wisdom and understanding as the class begins. It then lists expectations for the class, including being on time, respectful, and actively participating. The lesson objectives are to formulate evaluative statements about a text by presenting value judgements based on criteria to explain strengths and weaknesses. It discusses the four types of assertions: facts, conventions, opinions, and preferences, providing examples of each. Tips are provided for writing believable assertions, including being knowledgeable on the topic, backing claims with research, and being clear and concise. The document concludes by defining counterclaims as claims that rebut previous claims and questions to help formulate counterclaims.

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PRAYER BEFORE CLASS

Our most gracious and Heavenly Father, we praise


and thank you for this day. Watch over us as we
go about our works and studies. Fill our minds
with knowledge and help us understand the topic
that we are going to tackle today. Bless us,
Father, with your wisdom as we begin our class.
Help us in every way so that we may become
children you want us to be. Amen.
1. Be on time.
2. Be respectful.
3. Be active.
4. Always try your best!
LESSON OBJECTIVES
a. Formulate evaluative
statements about a text read
(EN11/12 RWS-Ivac-9)
EVALUATIVE STATEMENT
- is a way of giving a better explanation to
show the strengths and weaknesses of
something through writing.
- presents value judgement based on a set of
criteria
- is the writer’s way of explaining why
strength is a strength and weakness is a
weakness
FOUR TYPES OF ASSERTION
1. Fact
- is a claim or statement which can produce
objective proof or evidence through direct
experience, testimonies of witnesses,
verified observations or results of research
Example: (research)
The Sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal
purposes, such as anesthetic and a sedative.
FOUR TYPES OF ASSERTION
2. Convention
- solely rely on existing laws, rules, usage,
customs, and historical precedent available.
- the truth of it depends on what is socially
acceptable
Example: (scientific community)
The Sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasmine
of the family Oleaceae.
FOUR TYPES OF ASSERTION
3. Opinion
- is based on facts
- however, opinion is hard to prove as this
would have to rely on reliable and
soundproofs.
Example: (observation)
The popularity of Sampaguita flowers is most
evident in places of worship.
FOUR TYPES OF ASSERTION
4. Preference
- relies on personal choice
- Subjective assertions that cannot be
objectively proven
Example: (what the writer likes)
Sampaguitas are the most beautiful and most
fragrant of all flowers.
In writing believable assertions, you must need
to take note of the ff. tips:
1. Be knowledgeable. To make the reader
believe in what you are trying to stand up,
examine the topic thoroughly.
2. Back it all up. To make your assertions solid
and stable, it must have strong foundations in
the form of research findings.
3. Be clear and concise. Get straight to the facts.
Let them know what you want them to know.
COUNTERCLAIMS
- claims made to rebut previous claim.

- this point of view is in contrast to previous


claims made by the author.
Questions that can help formulate counterclaim
1. What are the major points on which you and
the author can disagree?
2. What is the strongest argument? What did
they say to defend their position?
3. What are the merits of their view?
4. What are the weaknesses or shortcomings in
their argument?
5. Which line from the text best support the
counterclaim you have formulated?
Activity 1

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