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English
Quarter 2 - Module 5:
FORMULATING CLAIMS OF FACT, POLICY
AND VALUE
Lesson FORMULATING CLAIMS OF

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FACT, POLICY AND VALUE

Pre-Test
Activity #1
1. CLAIMS Criss-Cross Puzzle

General Directions: Complete the crossword by filling in a word that fits

each clue. Write your answers on a clean sheet of paper. 2 CO_Q2_English
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Across
3. It is a principle concerning the distinction between right and wrong or
good and bad behavior.
6. It gives judgment about morality, beauty, merit or wisdom.
8. It is the act or process of doing something, to achieve an aim.
9. It is a fact or belief that is accepted as true.
10. It is a statement or account that makes something clear.
Down
1. It shows that a problem exists and it’s good to solve it in a certain way.
2. It is the main topic of an argument where the speaker tries to assert
on his or her beliefs, ideas or actions.
4. It is a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others.
5. It is a fact or information indicating whether a belief is true or valid.
7. It reports, describes, predicts and shows cause and effect.
Activity #2
General Directions: Identify whether the following claims is a FACT,
POLICY or VALUE. Write your answers on a clean sheet of paper.
______1. Cell phones pull students away from learning.
______2. Tik Tok has been criticised for censorship, privacy and child safety.
______3. Now is known to be ‘plantdemic’ where flower growers and
enthusiasts may endanger our environment and natural resources.
______4. It is wrong for other countries to not share the covid-19 vaccine
given that its technology from which it was based “has been proven safe.”
______5. Blue light from screens has great effects on brain and it makes it
more difficult to sleep.
What is a claim?
For a Speaker: A claim is the main topic of an argument where the speaker
tries to assert on his or her beliefs, ideas or actions.
For a Writer: A claim is the central statement of a text where the writer tries
to prove in the text by providing details, explanations and other types of
evidence.
 Other characteristics of a good claim:
 A claim should be argumentative and debatable.
 A claim should be specific and focused.
 A claim should be interesting and engaging.
 A claim should be logical.

Three types of Claims

The new coronavirus was responsible for an outbreak of respiratory disease and
pneumonia in Wuhan, China

1. CLAIM OF FACT
A claim whether something is true or untrue but there must always be potential for
controversy, conflict and change.
A claim that reports, describes, predicts and shows cause and effect.
A claim that something has existed (past), exists (present) or will exist (future).
Question: Can you investigate through research or interviews?

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others.

2. CLAIM OF POLICY
A claim that urges that an action be taken or discontinued in specific policies.
A claim that shows that a problem exists and it’s good to solve it in a certain way.
Question: What should be done?
_______________________________________________________________
Safety is more important than freedom.

3. CLAIM OF VALUE
A claim that gives judgment about morality, beauty, merit or wisdom.
A claim that compares and contrasts a problem with a similar one in another time
and/or place
A claim that is based on preference such as likes or dislikes, good or bad.
Question: Is it good or bad?

Practice: Claims of Fact, Policy or Value

Based on the definitions and examples of the three types of claims, let’s go back to the
claims presented above. Identify what type of claim are they (Fact, Policy, and Value).
Write your answers on a clean sheet of paper.
Compare then contrast the following claims taken from two different sources. The
first claim comes from a netizen who tends to post different information on the
Facebook and the other claim is from a researcher.
1. Covid-19 is deadly. - ______________________
2. Flu and covid-19 spread in similar way. - ______________________
3. Baguio City had more than 100 cases of covid-19. - ________________
4. You will have covid-19 if you have low body resistance. - ____________
5. You should wear mask and face shield. - _____________________
6. People are sanitizing daily for their safety. - _____________________
7. Tawa-tawa is a cure for covid-19. - _____________________

Activity #1: Bawal Judgmental

Write your answers on a clean sheet of paper.
“Ang tanong...”
1. What type of claim is used in the text from the Face book? From the Journal?

______________; ______________
2. What is the claim presented by the Face book netizen? Write one sentence claim.

_____________________________________________________________.
What is the claim presented by the researcher?
_____________________________________________________________.
3. Which claim do you believe? The source from face book or the source from
journal? Why?

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
4. What should you do to prove the truthfulness of a claim?

English – Grade 10
Quarter 2 – Module 6: Delivering an Impromptu Speech
First Edition, 2020

There are times when we are asked to get up and say a few words about a topic we have
no intention of speaking about. Has this ever happened to you?

Here are some tips you can use the next time you are called to speak:
1. Decide quickly what your message will be
2. Do not try to memorize what you will say
3. Start off strong and with confidence
4. Decide on your transitions from one point to another
5. Maintain eye contact with the audience
6. Occasionally throw in an off-the-cuff remark
7. Finally, have a good conclusion
Speech is important to the growth of individual’s personality. It provides a way for self-
discovery and self-development. For many, speech is a way of self-expression in the
absence of other means. Thus, as a student, it should be your responsibility to develop a
concern for truthful speech – exhibiting sense, sincerity, and forthrightness. Above all,
you should always be an advocate of a conscience-free works.
It is hoped that your journey in this lesson has brought you meaningful learning which
ignites your individual potential and confidence especially in your speaking challenges.

Let Us Assess
Wow! You are doing great today! Thank you for your determination. This
time let us see if how well you absorbed everything. Thus, you are tasked
to deliver an impromptu speech. Record yourself through a video
recording and send it to your teacher through Facebook messenger.
Be guided with the given rubric:
Outstanding Very Satisfactory Satisfactory
(5points) (3points) (1point)
Eyes Contact Presenter Presenter made Presenter made
consistently some eye no eye contact
made eye contact with the with the
contact with the audience audience
audience during throughout throughout
his/her speech his/her speech his/her speech

Volume, Presenter Presenter spoke Presenter voice

Clarity and consistently clearly and at a was soft and
expression spoke clearly reasonable difficult to hear
throughout volume and and had little or
his/her speech engaging no expression
using strong expression at all
volume and
engaging
expression

Body Language Presenter stood Presenter stood Presenter faced

consistently throughout the audience,
throughout his/her speech displaying
his/her speech and used some restlessness
and used hand hand gestures expression
gestures to to engage the
engage the audience
audience

Confidence Presenter was Presenter was Presenter

 very confident slightly displayed no
and confident and confidence and
enthusiastic enthusiastic enthusiasm
throughout during his/her during his/her
his/her speech speech speech

Audience Audience were Audience were Audience

engagement consistently engaged for appeared bored
engaged most of the and disengaged
throughout the speech duration during the
speech speech duration

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