Assertion

Assertion

An ASSERTION is a statement or
declaration made regarding an idea,
a topic, or an issue. It expresses a
person's opinion, feelings, or
beliefs.
 Assertion
Example 1.
I certainly don't
agree with his
assertion that men are
better drivers than
women.
 Assertion
Example 2.
I strongly believe that Tinola
should be one of the Filipino
Delicacy.
TYPES OF ASSERTION
1. Basic Assertion
2. Emphatic Assertion
3. Positive Assertion
4. Confrontive Assertion
5. Escalating Assertion
6. I-Language Assertion
 1. Basic Assertion
This is a simple and direct
expression of one's opinion,
feelings, or belief.
 Examples of Basic Assertion
1. "I feel happy when I play with my friends."
2. "I like chocolate ice cream more than vanilla."
3. "I get scared when there's thunder during a storm."
4. "I feel proud when I learn something new."
5. "I feel sad when my favorite toy gets lost."
 2. Emphatic Assertion
This shows sympathy to another
person. It is an acknowledgement of
the person's feelings or situation and at
the same time a show of support to the
rights of the person.
 Examples of Emphatic Assertion
1. "I absolutely love playing with my toys!"
2. "I really, really, REALLY don't want to go to bed yet!"
3. "I am super excited about my birthday party!"
4. "I am positively sure that I can finish my homework quickly!"
5. "I absolutely, positively, 100% need that new toy!"
 3. Positive Assertion

This expreses positive feelings or

emotions. To make this assertion one gives
a reason or an explanation for a good
feeling or opinion.
Examples of Positive Assertion
1. "I can do it!"
2. "I am kind and helpful."
3. "I love learning new things."
4. "I make mistakes, but I keep trying."
5. "I am loved just the way I am."
 4. Confrontive Assertion

This states three closely related

actions: an action that was supposed
to be done, the actual action, and the
action that the soeaker wants done.
Examples of Confrontive Assertion
1. "Stop teasing me, it's not nice."
2. "I don't like it when you take my toys without asking."
3. "Please don't interrupt me while I'm talking."
4. "I feel upset when you ignore me."
5. "It's not fair when you always get to choose the game."
 5. Escalating Assertion
This is a firm, but respectful statement
made by a person who is expecting
another person's response to his ot her
earlier assertion. However, the other
person has not given any response.
Examples of Escalating Assertion

1. "I'm really, really serious now!"

2. "I've had it up to here with you!"
3. "I'm not going to tolerate this anymore!"
4. "I'm getting really, really mad!"
5. "This is the last time I'm going to ask!"
 6. I-Language Assertion
This expression negative feelings. It
describes the person's feelings toward a
certain negative behavior and states
what he or she desires to happen.
Examples of I-Language Assertion
1. I feel like my ideas aren't heard.
2. When you didn't buy the groceries like yo said yo
would, I couldn't cook the dinner for my parents. I feel
hurt and angry with you.
Persuasive text and
Argumentative text is both
naturally contains
assertion.
 PERSUASIVE TEXT
Persuasive text are assertion that are
not always backed up by evidence.
Such as;

•Advertisment
•Campaign Speech
•Persuasive Essay
Example of Persuasive Text
"Join the Fun at the Playground"
Hey kids! It's time to swing, slide, and soar to new heights at
the playground. With colorful slides, bouncy swings, and
adventurous climbing frames, there's something for everyone to
enjoy. So grab your friends, put on your sneakers, and let's have
a blast together! The playground is waiting for you to come and
play.
PERSUASIVE TEXT
PERSUASIVE TEXT
 ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

Argumentative text are often

assertions that are supported by
evidence like facts, statistics, and
examples.
ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT
ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT
 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Nestor Vicente Madali Gonzalez, often

known simply as N. V. M., was an
internationally famed Filipino teacher and
writer of novels, short stories, and essays.
In 1997, near the end of his life, he was
proclaimed a National Artist of the
Philippines. N. V. M. Gonzalez was born in
Romblon, Philippines, on September 8,
1915.
 UNFAMILIAR WORDS WITH MEANINGS

Famine –is a extreme scarcity of food.

Phenomenon –an usual occurrence.
Smudge –to make dirty mark.
Slouchy –lacking erectness or stiffness.
Sniffed –to take air into your nose in short breaths
that are loud enough to be heard to get down on
something.
Dismounted –to take air into your nose in short breaths
that are loud enough to be heard to get down on
something.
Hesitated -to hold back in doubt or indecision.
Cuckoos - type of bird that lays its eggs in the nests of
other birds and that has call that sounds like its name
Grove –small group of trees.
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