TEXT AND CONTEXT CONNECTIONS

CLAIM
• It is the main argument of an
essay.
• It is an opinion that a writer asks
an audience to accept by
providing details, explanations
and other types of evidence.
CLAIM
POINT
STAND
ARGUMENT
 CYBERBULLYING
is bullying that takes place over digital devices
like cell phones, computers, and tablets.
Cyberbullying is a serious issue that can have
lasting negative consequences for victims.
CLAIM OF CLAIM OF CLAIM OF

FACT POLICY VALUE

TEXT AND CONTEXT CONNECTIONS
 CLAIM OF FACT
AN ARGUMENT (CLAIM)
ABOUT A MEASURABLE
TOPIC (FACT)
IS IT DEBATABLE? IS IT VERIFIABLE?
 CLAIM OF FACT
Over 34% of youth in the Philippines
report experiencing cyberbullying.
Cyberbullying is a significant and
growing problem.
 CLAIM OF POLICY
AN ARGUMENT (CLAIM)
ABOUT AN ACTIONABLE
TOPIC (POLICY)
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE?
 CLAIM OF POLICY
Schools should implement
comprehensive anti-bullying
policies that specifically address
cyberbullying.
 CLAIM OF VALUE
AN ARGUMENT (CLAIM) ABOUT A
MORAL, AESTHETIC, OR
PHILOSOPHICAL TOPIC (VALUE)
IS IT GOOD OR BAD? IS IT RIGHT OR
WRONG? IS IT ETHICAL OR UNETHICAL?
 CLAIM OF VALUE
Cyberbullying is wrong and
harmful regardless of the
circumstances.
 CLAIM FACT OF CLAIM POLICY OF CLAIM VALUEOF

(debatable, verifiable, (requires a “standard” to

specific, objective) (suggests a solution or a policy) verify)

It is important to approach Teenage pregnancy The rate of teenage

the issue of teenage can have negative pregnancy has
pregnancy with health consequences declined significantly
compassion and for both the mother
understanding, recognizing in recent decades.
and the child.
the complex factors at play.
Governments should
invest in programs that All schools should
Every individual deserves
support young mothers provide comprehensive
access to education and
and their children, such sex education programs
resources related to
as access to healthcare, that are medically
reproductive health and
childcare, and accurate and age
responsible decision-
educational appropriate.
making.
opportunities.
 CLAIM FACT OF CLAIM POLICY OF CLAIM VALUE OF

(debatable, verifiable, (requires a “standard” to

specific, objective) (suggests a solution or a policy) verify)

All schools should provide Every individual deserves

The rate of teenage access to education and
comprehensive sex
pregnancy has education programs that resources related to
declined significantly are medically accurate reproductive health and
in recent decades. and age appropriate. responsible decision-
making.
Teenage pregnancy Governments should
can have negative invest in programs that It is important to
health consequences support young mothers approach the issue of
and their children, such as teenage pregnancy with
for both the mother
access to healthcare, compassion and
and the child. understanding,
childcare, and
educational opportunities. recognizing the complex
factors at play.
 GROUP ACTIVITY
• You will be divided into 4 groups.
• Each team will randomly draw 4 topics. Each
team will receive one topic.
• Each team will be given 5 minutes to brainstorm
and create original claims for each type of
claim discussed
• Each team will have 2 minutes to present their
claims, explaining why they believe each one
falls under the appropriate category.
 GROUP ACTIVITY
FORMULATE AN ORIGINAL CLAIM FOR
EACH TYPE OF CLAIM DISCUSSED.
GENDER
A
EQUALITY B
FAKE NEWS

C
MENTAL HEALTH
ONLINE GAME
D
ADDICTION
 RUBRIC
1-2 3-4 5
CLAIM
NO CLAIM IS PRESENT IN AT LEAST 2 CLAIMS ARE ALL CLAIMS ARE PRESENT
THE ACTIVITY. PRESENT AND ACCURATE AND ACCURATE.
PRESENTATI
ON
THE PRESENTERS DID NOT THE PRESENTERS SPOKE THE PRESENTERS SPOKE
SPEAK CLEARLY MOST OF CLEARLY AND CLEARLY AND DISTINCTLY
THE TIME AND DISTINCTLY ONLY SOME AND ESTABLISHED EYE
ESTABLISHED LITTLE EYE OF THE TIME AND/OR CONTACT WITH THE
CONTACT WITH THE ESTABLISHED LITTLE EYE AUDIENCE.
AUDIENCE. CONTACT WITH THE
AUDIENCE.
GROUP
EFFORT
GROUP DOES NOT WORK MOST OF THE GROUP THE ENTIRE GROUP IS
WELL TOGETHER, NOT MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED INVOLVED IN CREATION
EVERYONE IS INVOLVED IN IN CREATION AND AND FORMULATION OF
CREATION AND FORMULATION OF CLAIMS.
FORMULATION OF CLAIMS. CLAIMS.
READ THE PARAGRAPH AND IDENTITY THE
TYPE OF CLAIMS PRESENTED IN IT.

1.Childhood obesity in our country has more than

tripled in the past 30 years. 2.Today, one in six
children in our country is obese. 3.This is
unacceptable. 4.As parents, we try to provide a better
future for our children, better that we have ever had.
5.We need to stand up and do what we can. 6.We can
start by supporting the passing of the anti-junk food
bill in schools and other child-friendly areas.
-Adapted from Sample Op-Ed on Childhood obesity
 As a senior high school student,
how do you think these claims
affect our daily conversation with
others?
Identify the types of claims used in each
statement. Write COF for Claim of Fact, COP
for Claim of Policy and COV for Claim of Value.
1.Gender equality needs to be strengthened in the
academe.
2.Be kind for everyone has a hard battle to win.
3.To compete globally, the Department of Education
adapted the K to 12 curriculum.
4.All MNHS students must be strictly prohibited to
bring any gadgets at school.
5.HUMSS is the best strand in Senior High School.
CLAIM OF CLAIM OF
FACT POLICY

CLAIM OF
VALUE