STATEMENT OF

OPINION & ASSERTION

MELC: Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion
OBJECTIVES:
After this lesson, you are expected to:

1. distinguish the statement of opinion and

assertion
2. identify types of assertion
3. formulate a statement of opinion and
assertion
 LET’S TRY THIS!
Identify which statement can be proven as true or false and which cannot be
proven at all.

● I think Purple color is better than yellow.

● All puppies are adorable when they are small.

● I believe that taking lemonade every day can

prevent the spread of Covid19 virus.

● Students become digitally competent in their

studies during this time of the pandemic.
A belief or judgment that
falls short of absolute
conviction, certainty, or
positive knowledge.
Collin’s Dictionary
 A statement is an OPINION
if it involves the speaker’s
emotions or feelings and cannot
be proven true.

Start with signal phrases such as I think or I

believe and have words like best, worst, beautiful,
outstanding or should.
 EXAMPLES
1. I think the best way to avoid any
illness is to have a stress-free mind.
2. Chocolates are the best ice cream
flavors for children.
3. It was the worst movie I ever
watched.
 ASSERTION Statements of assertion do
not start with the phrase “I
A statement used to think or I believe.”

make a declaration or Statements of assertion

to express strong belief are considered as
declarations as if they
on a particular topic. were true even though
they may not be.
 Purpose of
Writing an TYPES of
Assertion ASSERTION

1. Basic Assertion
It is for the writer to convey
directly an idea or feeling
2. Empathic Assertion
and to convince the reader 3. I-Language Assertion
to accept the writer’s
interpretation of a particular
literary work.
 BASIC
ASSERTION
It is a statement
used to express the
writer's feelings,
beliefs, and
opinions directly.
Example:
The Philippines has an advanced civilization
before the colonization of Spain. Form and
branches of government, social structure, and
the existence of ancient writing are some of the
evidence that proves the advancement of the
precolonial period.
EMPATHIC
ASSERTION

A statement used to express

empathy or on how a person
understands the feelings and
emotions of the literary author.
Example:
I know that the Philippines, before pre-Spaniard
colonization has a system of writing called the
“baybayin.” This alone proves that the Filipinos
are literate as opposed to the Spaniards’ claim.
I-LANGUAGE
ASSERTION
A statement used to express the
feeling and preferences of the
writer.
It is composed of Three parts.

The first part contains accurate information from literary work, especially
the topic the writer disagrees with (When you. . .).

The second part includes the effect or feeling of the writer towards
the topic (It affects/I feel...).

The last part includes the preference or recommendation of the writer

(Therefore, I prefer/I want...).
Example:
Upon reading that the ancient Filipino civilization
is divided into three social classes namely the
‘maharlika’, ‘timawa’, and ‘alipin’, I feel proud
because of the civilization’s social advancement
and at the same time sad because of the
promulgation of social differentiation. With this
finding, I want to do further research on the
existence of these social classes’ stigma.
TWO FACTORS
BEFORE FORMULATING
2. Determine the type
ASSERTION of literary work you are
going to examine
1. Determine the type of including a novel,
paper you are going poem, journal article,
to write and can either or theatre play.
be a formal or informal
paper.
Formulate your statement of opinion and assertion based on the article. Give
an explanation about your statements.

Conducting online classes today is ideal, there is no doubt about it, but ours is
considered a third-world country. Having an online class is possible and but it is
never fair to all students especially those studying in public schools’ Online
classes are financially demanding and most likely, most of the learners' families
cannot cope with these demands. Most of the students in public schools do not
have the gadgets or fast internet service connections necessary for online
classes. Teachers cannot just hold these classes to a small number of the class
only because most students have no means to join. Those who are not privileged
of sufficient income will be denied of the learnings attained in activities and
discussions. Public schools can conduct online classes, but it would be
discriminating because it is selective. The learning experiences would not be the
same for everybody and the poor will certainly be on the losing end.
- Sherwin L. Fernando, SunStar Baguio (September 27, 2013)
Write your answers in your notebook.

Statement of Opinion:

______________________________________________________________________________

Explanation:

_______________________________________________________________________________

Statement of Assertion:

______________________________________________________________________________

Explanation:
______________________________________________________________________________
 Thanks!
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