GROUP 1

DISTINGUISHING
BETWEEN THE TYPES
OF CLAIM
Claims of Fact
Claims that assert the truth or
existence of something and can be
tested by examining evidence for the
claim.

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 Claims of Value

a qualitative assertion that makes an argument about a moral, aesthetic,

or philosophical topic.
Claims of Policy
an argument that makes an assertion
about a course of action that should be
taken.
 Let Us Try

In 5 minutes, Identify the type of claims.

______________1. Winning by cheating is worse than losing honesty ______________2. The

recent earthquake in the Philippines, in Jan. 2021,
registered 7.0 on the Ritcher scale.
______________3. Teachers are expected to retire on or before their 60th
birthday
______________4. Earthquake prediction technology is an important aspect of
the Philippine National Defense Strategy
______________5. Hospital will prioritize patients with severe COVID-19
symptoms.
Identifying the Context
of Text Development
Context Intertextuality
parts of a discourse that connections between language
surround a word or passage images, characters, themes or
and can throw light subject.
on its meaning. The
interrelated conditions in
which something exists or
occurs.
 Hypertext

non-linear way of showing information. It

connects topics on a screen to related
information, graphics, videos, and music
CRITICAL READING AS
REASONING
Identifying
Assertions

one of the initial steps in becoming a

good critical reader which in turn means
that you are able to logically evaluate the
claims of the writer.

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 4 types of Assertion

Fact Convention

statement that can be proven way in which something is done, similar to

objectively by direct experience, traditions and norms.
testimonies of witnesses, verified
observations, or the results of research.
 4 types of Assertion

Opinion Preference

based on facts, but are difficult to based on personal choice; therefore, they
objectively verify because of the are subjective and cannot be objectively
uncertainty of producing satisfactory proven or logically attacked.
proofs of soundness.
 Let Us Try

Identify the type of assertions that are being used in the following sentences. Write either
FACT, OPINION, CONVENTION or PREFERENCE as your answer.

______________1. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.

______________2. There were 1.4 billion users of social media in the whole world
in the year 2012.
______________3. Most of my friends like Instagram than Facebook. ______________4. I
would rather enjoy staying home and make myself
productive than spending my time outside and do nothing.
______________5. Roses belong to the genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae.
 FORMULATING
COUNTERCLAIMS
STUDIO SHODWE

Counterclaims

claims made to rebut a previous claim

DETERMINING TEXTUAL
EVIDENCES
WHAT IS TEXTUAL EVIDENCE?

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO
IDENTIFY THEM?
EVIDENCE CAN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• facts and Statistics

• Opinion from Experts
• Personal Anecdotes
HOW DO WE INTEGRATE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE IN WRITING?

• Paraphrasing
• Summarizing

• Referencing
• Quoting
BOOK AND FILM
REVIEW
Book Review
A short piece of text describing what
the book is about, aims of the author
• Scan the book's
preliminaries
• Title
• Preface
• Table of Contents

2. Read the Text

3. Consult Additional
Sources

4. Prepare an Outline

5. Write the Draft

• Preliminary Information
• Introduction
• Development
• Conclusion
6. Revise the Draft
Film Review
A film review will typically explain
the premise of the film before
discussing its merits or flaws.
 HOW TO WRITE A FILM REVIEW

STUDYING YOUR
DRAFTING YOUR COMPOSING POLISHING YOUR
SOURCE
REVIEW YOUR REVIEW PIECE
MATERIAL

• Fact of opinion • Gather basic facts • Create an original • Edit your review
• Give a clear opinion • Take notes thesis • Proofread your
• Back-up your opinion • Analyze the • Follow your thesis review
• Plot Analysis mechanics • Analysis • Publish or share your
• Review • Watch it again • Use examples review
• conclude
Parts of Film Review
INTRODUCTION
Provide some basic information about the film

PLOT SUMMARY
Keep this brief and avoid spoiling details

DESCRIPTION
Give the reader a general sense of what the film is all
about

ANALYSIS
Consider how well the film utilizes formal techniques
and thematic content
Parts of Film Review
CONCLUSION/EVALUATION
Should remind the reader of your general thoughts and
impressions of the film
 END
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