Reading and

Writing Skills
Module 3: Formulating
Evaluative Statements
Da Pre Test
y01 Directions:
Read the questions and
write the letter of the
correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. It is an honest and appropriate expression
of one’s feelings, opinions, and needs.

A. Claim C. Preference
B. Counterclaim D. Assertion
2. It is a way of giving a better explanation to
show the strength and weaknesses of something
through writing.
A. Evaluative Statement
B. Review/Critique Statement
C. Reaction Statement
D. Reflection Statement
3. It is a statement that can be proven objectively
by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses,
verified observations, or the results of research.
A. Statement of Convention
B. Statement of Preference
C. Statement of Opinion
D. Statement of Fact
4. He defined assertions as declarative
sentences that claim something which is true
about something else.
A. Tiongson C. Moxley
B. Sepacio D. Cuizon
5. It is a way which something is done, like
traditions and norms that depends on historical
precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs.
A. Statement of Fact
B. Statement of Convention
C. Statement of Preference
D. Statement of Opinion
6. It provides a contrasting perspective to the
main argument.
A. Claim C. Assertion
B. Opinion D. Counterclaim
7. Which of the following definitions about a
counterclaim is correct?
A. It is an opposing argument.
B. It is an introduction to an argument.
C. It is based on facts that support reasons.
D. It is something that can be supported by reasons
and evidence.
8. It is a type of assertion which is based on facts
but are difficult to objectively verify because of the
uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of
soundness.
A. Statement of Fact C. Statement of Preference
B. Statement of Convention D. Statement of
Opinion
9. It is important for an author/s to include a
counterclaim so that ____________.
A. their writing will be more interesting
B. a reader can reflect on the text he/she read
C. they can briefly preview the other side of the argument
D. they can disprove it and say theirs is the only right
answer
10. It is a type of assertion which is based on
personal choice.
A. Statement of Fact
B. Statement of Convention
C. Statement of Preference
D. Statement of Opinion
(11 – 15) Identify what types of assertions are
shown in the statements given.

11. Sunday is the best day of the week.

A. Fact C. Preference
B. Convention D. Opinion
12. There are 12 months in a year.
A. Fact C. Preference
B. Convention D. Opinion
13. The first day of the school year is scary.
A. Fact C. Preference
B. Convention D. Opinion
14. Cats are better pets than dogs.
A. Fact C. Preference
B. Convention D. Opinion
15. George Washington was the greatest
president of the United States.
A. Fact C. Preference
B. Convention D. Opinion
DONE
 ANSWER KEY - PRETEST

1. D 6. D 11. C
2. A 7. A 12. A
3. D 8. D 13. D
4. A 9. C 14. C
5. B 10. C 15. D
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 Objectives
At the end of the module, the students are expected to:

• identify assertions and counterclaims;

• distinguish assertions from counterclaims;

• formulate assertions about the content of a text read; and

• formulate counterclaims in response to claims made in a text read.
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LESSON

EVALUATIVE
STATEMENTS:
Assertions and
Counterclaims
 Evaluative Statement

An evaluative statement is a way of giving a better

explanation to show the strengths and weaknesses
of something through writing.

According to Hernandez et al. (2017), an evaluative

statement is an objective and tactful way of
reacting to a text.
 Evaluative Statement

We formulate an evaluative statement in a

way of presenting our final judgment on an
idea or issue, whether it would be positive or
negative, right, or wrong, moral or
immoral, and supported by research or valid
reasons.
Evaluative statements can be used
to show opinions, judgments, and
points of view in a clear concise
manner.
Formulating
Assertions
 What is an Assertion?

01 02 03
a stylistic approach or an honest and
the primary technique involving a appropriate
channel for a strong declaration, a expression of one’s
reader to agree forceful or confident feelings, opinions,
to a claim and positive statement and needs
CLAIM??
?

A claim is a statement
about something, which
could, in theory, be
e.
supported with evidenc
 Formulating Assertions

Assertions, as defined by Tiongson (2016),

are ―declarative sentences that claim
something is true about something else. These
sentences may either be statements of truths
or opinions.
 Tiongson’s Types of Assertion

1. Statement of 3. Statement of
Fact Convention

2. Statement of 4. Statement of
Opinion Preference
 1. Statement of Fact
Example: The sampaguita’s roots are
can be prov
used for medicinal purposes, such as an
objectively en
anesthetic and a sedative. by direct
experience
This statement is a fact because it ,
testimonies
can be directly verified by of
experience or reliable research witnesses,
verified
reports. observation
s, or the
results of r
esearch
 2. Statement of Opinion
Example: The popularity of sampaguita are based o
flowers is most evident in places of n f a ct s
but are diff
worship. icult to
objectively
It is an opinion because it is based on verify
because of
an observation that needs to be proven t he
by studies and repeated observation; uncertainty
there are too many factors involved that of
makes explicit judgment difficult. producing
satisfactory
proofs
of soundne
ss
 3. Statement of Convention
Example: The sampaguita belongs to a way in w
the genus Jasminum of the family hi c h
something
Oleaceae. is done,
like traditio
This statement is a convention ns a nd
norms. Con
because it is based on a ventions
depend on
classification system made up by historical
scientists and is acceptable to the precedent,
scientific community. laws,
rules, usag
e, and
customs.
 4. Statement of Preference
Example: Sampaguitas are the most
beautiful and most fragrant of all
based on p
flowers. ersonal
choice; the
It is a preference because it says a refore,
they are su
lot about the type of flowers that the bjective
writer likes, instead of objectively and cannot
be
comparing the qualities of objectively
sampaguitas to that of other flowers proven
or logically
attacked
 Formulating
Counterclaims
 What is a counterclaim?

01 02 03
are claims made provide a contrasting answer the question
to rebut a perspective to the main (What are other
previous claim argument credible
and/or an possibilities?)
assertion
 The following questions will help you formulate a
counterclaim:

• What are the major points on which you and the author can disagree?
• What is the strongest argument? What did they say to defend their position?
• What are the merits of their view?
• What are the weaknesses or shortcomings in their argument?
• Are there any hidden assumptions?
• Which lines from the text best support the counterclaim you have formulated?
 Steps in Writing a Counterclaim
o What this argument fails to consider is . . .
o This view sounds convincing at first but . . .
o Although the core claim is valid, it suffers from the flaw in its . . .

Ways to
transition 03
01 02 Write a
counterclaim
Ways to begin
Remember to transition back
o Many people believe that . . . to your opinion. Use one of the
o It is often thought that . . . sentences starters in step two.
o It might seem as if . . .
o While it is common . . .
 What I Can Do
Task I (Assertions)

Directions: Read the given excerpt below and

formulate your own assertions about
the content of the text. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper

—Educational Challenges and

Opportunities of the Coronavirus
(COVID-19) Pandemic
(Excerpt)
 We are living amidst what is potentially one of the greatest
threats in our lifetime to global education, a gigantic educational crisis. As
of March 28, 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing more than 1.6
billion children and youth to be out of school in 161 countries. This is
close to 80% of the world’s enrolled students. We were already
experiencing a global learning crisis, as many students were in school,
but they were not learning the fundamental skills needed for life.

The World Bank’s Learning Poverty indicator – the % of children

who cannot read and understand at age 10 – stood at 53% of children in
low- and middle-income countries – before the outbreak started. This
pandemic has the potential to worsen these outcomes even more if we
do not act fast.
 What should we be worried about in this phase of the crisis that
might have an immediate impact on children and youth? (1) Losses in
learning; (2) Increased dropout rates; (3) Children missing their most
important meal of the day. Moreover, most countries have very unequal
education systems, and these negative impacts will be felt
disproportionately by poor children. When it rains, it pours for them.
Source: https://blogs.worldbank.org/education/educational-challenges-and-opportunities-covid-19-pandemic

Statement of Convention: _____________________________________

Statement of Fact: __________________________________________
Statement of Opinion: ________________________________________
Statement of Preference: _____________________________________
Da What’s More
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 TASK I (Counterclaims)
Directions: Read the given claims and formulate your
counterclaims. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Your answers must consist of 2 -3 sentences.
Example:
Claim: Hybrid cars are effective strategy to fight pollution.

Counterclaim:
Many people believe that hybrid cars are an effective strategy to fight pollution.
This view sounds convincing at first but instead of focusing on cars, which still
encourages a culture of driving even if it cuts down on pollution, the nation
should focus on building and encouraging the use of mass transit systems.
1. Claim: Tracking devices on phones is a good
idea because if you go somewhere your parents
will know your whereabouts

Counterclaim: __________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
2. Claim: Being grounded is a good idea
depending on what they did.

Counterclaim: __________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Da Post Test
y04 Directions: Using a
separate sheet of paper,
read and analyze the
concepts/situations below
and write the letter of the
correct answer for each
item.
1. Which statement best describes a counterclaim?

A. The author’s point of view.

B. The opposing view of a claim.
C. The reader’s reflection in the text read.
D. The counter where you claim something.
2. Counterclaims are included in evaluating a text
in order to ______________.

A. formulate bias
B. state the author’s point of view
C. show what you know and strengthen your argument
D. judge the author’s qualifications in a text that he/she
published.
3. It provides a contrasting perspective to the
main argument.
A. Claim C. Assertion
B. Opinion D. Counterclaim
4. Which of the following is an example of a
statement of preference?

A. Smoking can cause lung cancer.

B. Our school was founded in 1997.
C. Eating spinach helps your reflexes.
D. Blueberry Cheesecake tastes better than Red Velvet
Cheesecake.
5. It is a type of assertion which is based on facts but
are difficult to verify because of the uncertainty of
proofs and evidence.

A. Statement of Fact C. Statement of Preference

B. Statement of Convention D. Statement of Opinion
6. Chocolates taste better than ice cream.

A. Preference C. Fact
B. Convention D. Opinion
7. I think that green is the best color.

A. Preference C. Fact
B. Convention D. Opinion
8. Corazon Aquino was the 11th President (and the
first female president) of the Philippines. She restored
democracy after the long dictatorship of Ferdinand
Marcos.

A. Preference C. Fact
B. Convention D. Opinion
9. I would rather watch educational shows
than play computer games.

A. Preference C. Fact
B. Convention D. Opinion
10. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the
Bayanihan to Heal as One Act on March 24,
2020.
A. Preference C. Fact
B. Convention D. Opinion
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