CLAIMS

CLAIMS

Prepared by: Ellainne Mae Joy Jumalon

Review

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a property of a well-written text?

• Coherence and Cohesion

• Organization

• Paragraphing

• Writing Mechanics

Multiple Choice

Which property of a well-written text refers to the appropriate language to be used in writing/speaking?

• Organization

• Language Use

• Coherence and Cohesion

• Writing Mechanics

Multiple Choice

Which property of a well-written text constitutes features that facilitate textual continuity?

• Organization

• Language Use

• Coherence and Cohesion

• Writing Mechanics

Multiple Choice

Unity in a paragraph means...

• a paragraph means that the entire paragraph should focus on one single idea

• presents a thought, supports it with adequate details and completes it with a conclusion.

• supporting details should explain the main idea, the concluding sentence should end the paragraph with the same idea

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a part of a paragraph?

• Supporting Details

• Topic Sentence

• Clinching Sentence

• Sub-sentence

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a best example of concrete and specific language?

• He leaves his dirty things around like dishes in the counter.

• He is lazy and discourteous

• He is a bad roommate

• He is untidy and unclean

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a precise and clear language?

• He's an interesting individual

• The movie is a classic example of a horror film because it incorporates all the elements of a horror film.

• The practice and theory of politics are studied in the classroom but political habits on campus do not seem to benefit from such labor.

• Killer Sentenced to Die for Second Time in Ten Years

Multiple Choice

The following are examples of Transitional devices that indicate opposition, limitation and contradiction except for?

• at the same time

• on the contrary

• on the other hand

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective language use?

• concise

• precise and clear

• destructive

• familiar

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of an effective language use?

• concise

• precise and clear

• destructive

• familiar

Explicit and Implicit Information

pre-test

Multiple Choice

The Philippine flag was sewn by three women.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

The three women are skilled Filipina sewers.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

It took several days for the flag to be made.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

Each sewer had a part of the flag to work on.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

There is a dominant star at the center of the triangle of the flag.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Now, let us consider another text type

I want our people to grow and be like the molave, strong and resilient,

rising on the hillside, unafraid of the raging flood, the lightning, or the storm, confident of its strength. If we have the will to survive and the will to achieve social efficiency, we cannot delay this task of spiritual regeneration. Let us begin to mold the typical Filipino.

- “The Policies and Achievements of the Government and Regeneration of the Filipino “ by Manuel L. Quezon

Multiple Choice

Manuel L. Quezon wanted the Filipino to be strong and resilient.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

Molave grows strong even after a storm.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

The delay of Filipino spiritual regeneration is due to unwillingness.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

Quezon urged the Filipinos to change.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Multiple Choice

To hasten social change, Filipinos have to be confident of their strength.

• Explicit

• Implicit

Open Ended

After doing the two activities, what do you understand about explicit and implicit information? Why are they important for you to learn?

Explicit information

written and explained in the text

Implicit information

Something that is not written or seen in the text but is suggested.

Implicit and Explicit information

To read critically means to be able to distinguish the information that is clearly stated (explicit) in the text from those that are implied (implicit).

Defining Claims

Claims

Your ability to identify the explicit and implicit information in a text will help you recognize the writer’s arguments and evidence so you can begin judging the writer’s work.

Claims

the central argument or thesis statement of the text.

Claims

This claim is what the writer tries to prove in the text by providing details, explanations, and other types of evidence.

As such, it is usually found in the introduction or the first few paragraphs of the text.

The Filipino culture I have learned is one that is a very vibrant and alive. It is a blend of many cultures that have come to our shores & rooted in our own native Filipino culture. Many scholars say that culture is constantly changing that is why it is very hard to define. While this is true, sometimes, it is not changing for the better. In some ways, I believe this is happening to Filipino culture. Filipinos tend to put more importance to foreign culture and things as compared to our own. Many foreign ideas and ways of thinking is what we, Filipinos believe will bring the country progress. However, this is a mistake because our culture is such a rich melting pot from which we can draw inspiration and ideas.

-The Importance of Recognizing Our Culture by Pammy Macasaet

Open Ended

The Filipino culture I have learned is one that is a very vibrant and alive. It is a blend of many cultures that have come to our shores & rooted in our own native Filipino culture. Many scholars say that culture is constantly changing that is why it is very hard to define. While this is true, sometimes, it is not changing for the better. In some ways, I believe this is happening to Filipino culture. Filipinos tend to put more importance to foreign culture and things as compared to our own. Many foreign ideas and ways of thinking is what we, Filipinos believe will bring the country progress. However, this is a mistake because our culture is such a rich melting pot from which we can draw inspiration and ideas.

What is the topic paragraph

Open Ended

The Filipino culture I have learned is one that is a very vibrant and alive. It is a blend of many cultures that have come to our shores & rooted in our own native Filipino culture. Many scholars say that culture is constantly changing that is why it is very hard to define. While this is true, sometimes, it is not changing for the better. In some ways, I believe this is happening to Filipino culture. Filipinos tend to put more importance to foreign culture and things as compared to our own. Many foreign ideas and ways of thinking is what we, Filipinos believe will bring the country progress. However, this is a mistake because our culture is such a rich melting pot from which we can draw inspiration and ideas.

What is the claim of the writer about the topic?

Open Ended

The Filipino culture I have learned is one that is a very vibrant and alive. It is a blend of many cultures that have come to our shores & rooted in our own native Filipino culture. Many scholars say that culture is constantly changing that is why it is very hard to define. While this is true, sometimes, it is not changing for the better. In some ways, I believe this is happening to Filipino culture. Filipinos tend to put more importance to foreign culture and things as compared to our own. Many foreign ideas and ways of thinking is what we, Filipinos believe will bring the country progress. However, this is a mistake because our culture is such a rich melting pot from which we can draw inspiration and ideas.

What proofs are provided to support the claim?

Open Ended

The Filipino culture I have learned is one that is a very vibrant and alive. It is a blend of many cultures that have come to our shores & rooted in our own native Filipino culture. Many scholars say that culture is constantly changing that is why it is very hard to define. While this is true, sometimes, it is not changing for the better. In some ways, I believe this is happening to Filipino culture. Filipinos tend to put more importance to foreign culture and things as compared to our own. Many foreign ideas and ways of thinking is what we, Filipinos believe will bring the country progress. However, this is a mistake because our culture is such a rich melting pot from which we can draw inspiration and ideas.

Where in the paragraph is the claim written?

Claim

The claim is the most important part of the text.

It defines the quality and the complexity of the reading as it gives direction and scope to the text.

The claim is a sentence that summarizes the most important thing that the writer wants to say as a result of his/her thinking, reading, or writing experiences.

Claim

When reading a long argument, start by skimming the first couple paragraphs (and last paragraph if necessary) to figure out what the author is trying to persuade you to believe or do. There may be more than one claim in a long argument so find the most important claim.

Claim

It may help to pay attention to certain words that tell you that the statement is a claim. Claims sometimes begin with words that indicate that it is a claim such as "therefore", "so", and "thus". Claims often include qualifiers such as "maybe", "probably", "perhaps", "usually", "often", "I believe", "I think", "in my opinion". But these qualifiers are used for reasons as well. So be careful relying on them.

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.

Types of Claims

claim of fact

states a quantifiable assertion or a measurable topic. They assert that something has existed, exists, or will exist based on data. They rely on reliable sources or systematic procedures to be validated; this is what makes them different from inferences.

claim of fact

Claims of fact usually answer a “what” question. When determining whether something is a claim of fact, the following questions are useful:

• Is this issue related to a possible cause or effect?

• Is this statement true or false? How can its truthfulness be verified?

• Is this claim controversial or debatable?

claim of fact

Example

1. Smoking causes cancer.

2. People can reduce the severity of depression by increasing their

sunlight exposure each day.

claim of fact

Remember that when you are trying to find factual claims, terms don’t help much, but you could look for time-related terms such as "in the past," or "in the future" and causal terms such as "leads to", "improves", "destroys", or "is caused by."

claim of value

asserts something that can be qualified.

They consist of arguments about moral, philosophical, or aesthetic topics.

These types of topics try to prove that some values are more or less desirable compared to others.

They make judgments based on certain standards, on whether something is right or wrong, good or bad, or something similar.

claim of value

Claims of value attempt to explain how problems, situations, or issues ought to be valued. To discover these explanations, you may ask the following questions:

• Which claims endorse what is good or right?

• What qualities should be considered good? Why?

• Which of these values contend with others? Which ones are more

important, and why? Whose standards are used?

• What are some concrete examples of such values?

claim of value

Consider this example:

Your idea is valuable to the project.

claim of value

When trying to find value claims look for terms like "valuable/ beautiful/ interesting", "good/ bad/ evil", "right/ wrong", "superior/ best/ worse".

claims of policy

attempt to persuade you or others to take some action or change a behavior usually to solve a problem.

You can easily identify a claim of policy for it uses terms like "should", "ought" and "must".

claims of policy

The following questions will be used in evaluating a claim of policy.

• Does the claim suggest a specific remedy to solve the problem?

• Is the policy clearly defined?

• Is the need for the policy established?

• Is the policy the best one available? For whom? According to whose

standards?

• How does the policy solve the problem?

claims of policy

Examples

Voluntary prayer should be permitted in public schools.

Smoking should be prohibited in public places.

Open Ended

How do you feel? Do you know now how to identify a claim? Let us find out if you are ready.

Multiple Choice

Alcoholism is a genetic disorder.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Teachers face numerous problems today.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Amorsolo is my favorite Filipino painter.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

National strength can only be built on character.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

The US should help countries gain their independence.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Democracy is superior to any other form of government.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Social networks are the most distracting website on the internet.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Baguio City will experience colder weather for the next few years.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

Mandatory jail terms should be imposed for drunk driving violations.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Multiple Choice

We must preserve with every ounce of our national vigor to eradicate

poverty.

• Value

• Policy

• Fact

Open Ended

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