JUDGING THE RELEVANCE

AND WORTH OF IDEAS,

SOUNDNESS OF AUTHOR’S
REASONING, AND THE
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE
PRESENTATION
RECALL TIME
ACTIVITY
SUPPORT THE FACT
Directions: For every fact
statement provided, choose the
right opinion statement that
strengthens its persuasiveness.
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LESSON
PROPER
 • Examine the relevance of the
information presented
• Choose what makes a valid and

OBJECTIVE good argument

• Remove information that is not

S relevant.
Authors' opinions influence how they present
subject matter, often biasing facts toward their
beliefs. Recognizing this bias is crucial for
readers to distinguish between facts, which are
verifiable truths, and opinions, which reflect
the author's perspective and cannot be proven
true or false.
Research has indicated that a person`s pulse rate,
blood pressure and respiratory rate increase when
the person is under stress. All people, therefore,
should do stress management techniques on a
daily basis.
The fact in the statement is – A person`s pulse rate, blood
pressure and respiratory rate increase when the person is
under stress. (This statement has been proven to be true.)

The opinion in the statement is – All people, therefore,

should do stress management techniques on a daily basis.
(This is subjective and has not been proven to be true.)
 When we say relevance, it means important to the matter at
hand. To judge the relevance of the material, ask the following
questions:

1. Does the information relate to your research question?

2. How complete is the information?
3. Does it still reflect the present situation?
4. Is the information correct?
5. Are factual descriptions correct and based on hard facts?
6. Are opinions supported by facts?
7. Is it a fake news?
 On the other hand, an argument or reasoning is sound if it is both
valid in form or it makes sense. Consider the following questions:

1. What do you notice about the structure of the essay?

2. How does it begin?

3. What is included in the body paragraphs?

4. How does the essay end

Why do you think it’s important for us to
judge weather an information is valid and
useful?
ACTIVITY
TIME
SELECT THE SCENE
Directions: In the set of images select the
right image in the choices to complete the
sequence of scenes.
LESSON
PROPER
Syllogism – a deductive scheme of
a formal argument consisting of a
major and
a minor premise and a conclusion.
Premise – something taken
as being true or factual
EXAMPLE:

Premise 1: Every virtue is laudable.

Premise 2: Kindness is a virtue.

Conclusion: Therefore, kindness is laudable.

 When it comes to presentations, a written work can be
judged using the following points:

1. Appropriateness :

Are the materials used suited to the assertions

made by the speaker? For example, when a
speaker makes assertions on technology
innovations, are televisions and recordings
appropriate to use?
2. Effectivity:

Do the materials support the speaker`s

assertions? Do they facilitate better
understanding of the assertions?
3. Clarity:

Are the materials

understandable? Are they
organized?
ACTIVITY
Directions: Based on
what is missing create a
premise or conclusion
1.
Premise 1: All humans are mortal.
Premise 2:
Conclusion: Therefore, John is mortal.
2.
Premise 1:
Premise 2: This shape is a triangle.
Conclusion: Therefore, this shape
has three sides.
3.
Premise 1: All liquids flow.
Premise2: Water is a liquid.
Conclusion:
4.
Premise 1:
Premise 2: This shape is a square.
Conclusion: Therefore, this shape is a
rectangle.
5.
Premise 1: All mammals have hair.
Premise 2:.
Conclusion: Therefore, dogs have
hair.
6.
Premise 1:
Premise 2: Sarah is a student.
Conclusion: Therefore, Sarah
studies.
7.
Premise 1: All roses have thorns.
Premise 2: This plant is a rose.
Conclusion:
8.
Premise 1: All metals conduct
electricity.
Premise 2: Copper is a metal.
Conclusion:
9.
Premise 1: All vehicles need fuel.
Premise 2:
Conclusion: Therefore, this car
needs fuel.
10.
Premise 1: All books contain words.
Premise 2:
Conclusion: Therefore, this book
contains words.
How do you think an argument becomes valid and
does presenting your argument helps in making it
sound and valid?
THANK YOU