READING AND WRITING SKILLS

Types of Claims
Module 3 Week 5
Presented by: Ma'am Raya
CLAIM
an arguable statement – an idea that a
speaker or writer asks an audience to
accept (del Gandio, 2008).
It is an opinion, idea, or assertion. It is also
called a position. It is a statement that is not
considered accepted by all.
In strategic discourse, a claim is a statement
we make to an audience with an anticipation
that they should agree with it.
For example:
• I think we should have universal health care.
• I believe the government is corrupt.
• We need a revolution.
EXPLICIT vs IMPLICIT
Implicit is indirectly
stated or implied while
Explicit is directly stated
or spelled out
EXPLICIT vs IMPLICIT
Implicit is indirectly
stated or implied while
Explicit is directly stated
or spelled out
 TYPES OF CLAIMS
Claim of FACT
- Asserts that a condition has existed, is existing, or will
exist and are based on facts or data
- Are often qualified by such terms as generally, probably, or
as a rule
- Asserts a stand regarding a debatable topic
Example:
Research studies are conducted to improve human
condition.
Climate change has already become an issue in the country.
 TYPES OF CLAIMS
Claim of VALUE
- Involves judgments and evaluations
- Judges whether something is good/bad, right/wrong,
just/unjust, ethical/non-ethical, etc
- Are simply expressions of taste, preferences and
prejudices
Example:
Musical comedy is the best form of entertainment.
Communication is better than computation.
 TYPES OF CLAIMS
Claim of POLICY
- Advocates a specific course of action
- Asserts that specific policies should be instituted as
solutions to problems
- Almost always “should” or “ought to” or “must” are
included in this claim
Example:
The mayor should suspend the classes today.
Local Malls should provide more parking spaces.
 LET'S TRY
_______1. Living in the countryside is better than living
in the city.
_____ 2. Other planets have been visited by people.
_____ 3. Football is more exciting than basketball.
_____ 4. ASEAN Integration should be made part of the
curriculum.
_____ 5. Following a healthy diet with enough rest and
exercise will make you healthy.
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