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D 1. Explicit and Implicit Claim in A Text

The document discusses explicit and implicit claims in texts. An explicit claim is directly stated with no ambiguity, while an implicit claim is indirectly implied through context clues. The document provides examples of explicit statements like "Cells are the building blocks of our bodies" and implicit statements like "The trees were swaying wildly outside Anne's window." It explains how to identify explicit claims that are directly written, versus implicit claims that require inference.

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D 1. Explicit and Implicit Claim in A Text

The document discusses explicit and implicit claims in texts. An explicit claim is directly stated with no ambiguity, while an implicit claim is indirectly implied through context clues. The document provides examples of explicit statements like "Cells are the building blocks of our bodies" and implicit statements like "The trees were swaying wildly outside Anne's window." It explains how to identify explicit claims that are directly written, versus implicit claims that require inference.

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EXPLICIT AND IMPLICIT

CLAIM IN A TEXT
IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS!

“You are hitting the head of the nail!”

Vs.

“You are beating around the bush!”


What do you call a statement that the
author wants the reader to accept, or the
writer’s point or position regarding the
chosen topic?
C LAI M
DEFINITION
Claim
- A claim is a logical conclusion based
on information, evidence and reasoning
that we know and observed.
- Claims in texts are significant in
supporting propositions or arguments.
2 CLAIMS IN A TEXT

1. Explicit
1. According to Stephanie Mitchel, if something is
explicit, there is no question as to what it means, no
hidden connotations and no room for
misunderstandings.
2. ~ it is clear and fully expressed

3. ~ obvious and apparent

4. ~ directly stated

- “You are hitting the head of a nail”-


Example:
“It was dark and stormy night,…”

Test of Explicit?
Is the sentence not clear yet?
Do you need evidence to understand the sentence?
EXAMPLE 2

“All Living things are made of cells. Since humans


are alive, we are also made of cells. Cells make our
body tissue. Tissue makes our body organs. Cells
are the building blocks of our bodies.”

Explicit Question:
1. What are made of cells?
2. What is the main idea of the paragraph?
SO…….

Since you are looking for an explicit


information in a text, the explicit information will
be written in the text. There is no need to look for
clues. Just read. If the information is written, it is
explicit.
2. Implicit
If something is implicit, it is not expressly
stated, but the reader understands it anyway
through other clues in the text.
An implicit claims are indirectly expressed
but are being suggested or implied to be the
meaning of the text.
- “You are beating around the bush!”-
Example:
“The trees were swaying wildly outside Anne’s
window as she prepared for bed, and the gutters
were overflowing.”

What was the weather like?


When did it happen?
LET’S TRY THIS!
“Once upon a time…as a merchant set off
for market, he asked each of his three
daughters what she would like as a present
on his return. The 1st daughter wanted a
brocade dress, the 2nd a pearl necklace, but
the third, whose name was Beauty, the
youngest, prettiest and sweetest of them all,
said to her father: “All I’d like is a rose
you’ve picked specially for me!”
IDENTIFY: EXPLICIT OF IMPLICIT?

The youngest daughter was the most modest.


The youngest daughter was the most beautiful of
them all.
Merchant wanted to buy gifts for his daughters
The youngest daughter wanted a rose.
The name of the youngest daughter was Beauty.
The 2nd daughter is extravagant.
READING PASSAGE
“The Shinawatra family is trying to eat healthy meals,
but it is difficult. Both Mr. and Mrs. Shinawatra work all
day, and they are tired when they get home. They also
have two young sons who need a lot of attention. Their
oldest is seven years old and the younger son is nine
months old. It is difficult for Shinawatras to plan healthy
family meals when they have such a busy schedule.
Lately, the family has been eating fast food that Mr.
Shinawatra picks up on the way home from work. This is
a bad habit, and the Shinawatras are worried that their
children will develop poor eating habits. They want to
start eating healthy homemade meals.”
ACTIVITY! IDENTIFY WHETHER THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES
ARE IMPLICIT OR EXPLICIT FROM THE READING PASSAGE.

1. Eating fast food dinner is a bad habit.


2. It is difficult to plan healthy family meals because
the Shinawatras are busy.
3. Mr. and Mrs. Shinawatra are married.
4. They prefer a healthy homemade meal for the
family.
5. Mr. and Mrs. Shinawatra have two children.
6. Mrs. Shinawatra cannot cook because she just
wanted to rest after working all day.
7. Mr. and Mrs. Shinawatra are worried that their
children will develop poor eating habits.
8. They want to start eating healthy homemade
meals.
9. The youngest son needs a lot more feeding
attention.
10. Mrs. Shinawatra drops by a fast-food store after
work.

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