Identifying Claims

in Text
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Critical reading enables you to
distinguish the explicit and implicit
information provided by the
author. Explicit information is any
idea that is stated. With explicit
information, you see the text
explained. There is no need to look
for clues.
Implicit information, on the
other hand is understood but it is
not stated. To find implicit
information in what is read, you
will have to think what you read.
This is where the ability to make
inferences based on clues within
the text is applied.
Using the critical perception, a
reader must be able to
analytically point out claims
that are presented in the text.
Claims are statement through
which an author conveys or
defends an idea.
While Andrei was checking the backyard of their new house, he saw
a group of basketball players talking and laughing together. He
became curious and went back to their house to wear the basketball
uniform of his older brother. As Andrei approached the group, they
became curious of him and started asking him questions about the
team he is playing with and the techniques needed to play the sport.
When he could not answer anything, the group discovered his false
disguise and became angry at him. They told him that, “It is not only
the uniform that makes you a player.”
One of the advantages of reading is gaining
deeper understanding of a text and this involves
critical thinking. Being critical, therefore means
advancing your understanding and not just be
satisfied with what a text says. It also involves
reflecting on what the text states and determines
the claims made by the author.
The three types of
claims:
 Is a statement that present an ideas as true of false.
It is something that has existed (past), exists
(presented) or will exist (future) which could also
be verified using actual evidence.

1. Claim Example:

of Fact 1. Tuberculosis was the oldest disease of mankind.

2. The coronavirus disease had started in Wuhan,
China.
3. The number of online learner has risen due to
the pandemic experienced in the country.
 Is a statement that present ideas as good or bad,
right or wrong, better or worse. These claims are
often influenced by morals, beliefs, and
preferences.

2. Claim Example:
1. Traditional onsite learning is more effective
of Value than online learning.
2. Hoarding of grocery items is not helpful to the
community.
3. Wearing of mask and social distancing is an
ideal form defense against viral diseases.
 Is a statement present ideas as solutions to problems,
usually involving groups, organization or society in
general. It is a statement that contains what should or
should not be done. The key word is the verb
“should”, “ought”, and “must”.

3. Claim Examples:

of Policy 1. Violators of the community quarantine should be

subjected to manual labor rather than imprisonment.
2. We should all have access to government assistance
at all times.
3. Children below 18 years old should not be allowed
to go out during the night.
 Read Between the Lines
Direction: Identify the claim in the text.

1. A writing material such as a notebook can be regarded as valuable because it

contains information that can be used throughout the generation. It became the
tool of the writers to record important event, facts and data that will serve as
source of information today and in the future.

Claim:________________________________________________________
Implicit or Explicit: _______________________________________________
Type of Claim: ____________________________________________________
2. The improper disposal of hazardous waste can result in releases
of toxins, ecosystem imbalance, increase human health issues and
environmental pollution. We should advocate proper waste disposal
to prevent disastrous consequences and save lives.

Claim: ________________________________________________
Type of Claim: ___________________________________
3. Renting a house is a better option than owning it since it
helps to avoid the hassles of processing land titles, the cost
of house construction and the payments of taxes.

Claim: ____________________________________
Type of Claim: _________________________
 (1-2) Enumerate the two ways to identify information from the text.
______________________ ___________________________

(3-5) Enumerate the three types of claims usually found in a text.

______________________ ___________________
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6. A statement that answers the questions “did it happen” or
“does it exist” of what claim?

7. A statement that is subjective and based on one’s

perception of right and wrong is what type of claim?

8. A statement that answers the question “how will this

problem be solved?” is a what type of claim?
9. Within ten years, destruction of forest will cause hundreds of
plant extinction. What type of claim is stated in the statement?

10. Ana stated that it is necessary for her to have a cellphone. Every
other girl in her school already has one. Also, she feels safer with it
since she can call someone during the emergency. Lastly, a
cellphone with internet access aids her during the class activities.
What type of claim is stated in the passage?
Write an essay about the question below. Underline the claim formulated
within the paragraph and identify its type (fact, value or policy). Use a
separate sheet.

 As a student, how can you use social media productively and

responsibly?
Look for clippings about COVID-19 and make a collage. Then,
write one statement about the collage, it may be a claim of fact,
value or policy.