Claims of Fact, Value and Policy.pptx

English 10

1. Claims of fact, policy and value

2. SPELLING (January 9, 2023) Stingy – very cheap Spotless – very clean Brief – very short Arduous – very difficult Arid – very dry Rapid – very quick Ashen – very pale Flawless – very perfect Compelling – very powerful Pouring – very rainy

3. Examine the editorial cartoon provided below. Think of ideas or opinions which you can express about the issue presented in the illustration

4. Learning Task 1: Study the statements that follow. Then, identify the statements that assert that something is true or not judge whether or not something is good, right, or moral assert that one course of action is superior to or more beneficial than another. The Department of Education (DepEd) got the highest allocation for the 2020 National Budget. Taking drugs without a doctor’s prescription can endanger one’s life. The use of substantial research in writing is a great way for authors to achieve their purpose. It is necessary for stakeholders in the community to support every school in making sure that education continues for all learners. Honesty is the best policy.

5. CLAIMS OF FACT, POLICY, AND VALUE Identifying one’s claims is an essential skill when expressing opinion on a certain issue especially in the field of writing. A claim refers to a clear assertion of a person’s ideas, opinions, or propositions. The use of claims may serve the purpose of convincing or persuading readers or a specific audience to agree with a specific stand or rationale on an issue. Generally, claims may be classified as claims of fact, claims of value, and claims of policy.

6. Claims of Fact This category of claims states something about things in the past, in the present, and in the future. This also deals with ideas or claims that can be proven or disproved with the help of factual evidence. This fact claim is basically debatable yet verifiable.

7. Claims of Fact The 2020 national budget amounting to Php4.1 trillion, which is 12 percent larger than the 2019 budget, can really help in boosting the economy through various infrastructure projects. The claims focus on the budget and the possible result of its implementation in terms of economic growth. These can be proven after the actual implementation of the target infrastructure projects using the given amount specified in the national budget.

8. Claims of Fact Being the richest city in the country, the City of Makati can implement better projects needed by its citizens. The claim is debatable since no evidence is initially presented. The claim focuses not only on being the richest city but on the implementation of better projects. This can also be proven [or disproved] using verifiable evidence.

9. Claims of Value A claim of value, also known as value claim, presents an assertion as to whether something is good or bad, or one concept or idea is better than another. This also emphasizes and weighs the benefits of the subject matter. This is debatable in nature since people may have different opinions on the given claims or concepts.

10. Claims of VALUE Taking vitamins is better than eating fruits and vegetables in terms of boosting our immune system. This claim is based on one’s opinion, judgment, or experience as to which one is better than the other. The claim may be truthful to some but not to all.

11. Claims of VALUE If I were to choose, I would prefer the work from home (WFH) scheme than working in the office as this gives me more family time. The claim is based on one’s opinion or judgment about the worth of WFH scheme. This is arguable since benefits of WFH may vary from one person to another.

12. Claims of POLICY A claim of policy supports that an action should or should not be done to address a certain case or policy. Policy claim indicates that an action should be carried out either in support or in opposition of a particular argument.

13. Claims of POLICY The city’s health department must learn from how other cities successfully address the concerns against COVID-19. This claim supports the idea of learning from the best practices of other cities leading to a particular call to action.

14. Claims of POLICY To further improve one’s skills in speaking before a large number of audience, one must consider enrolling in personality development classes that can help boost confidence and improve one’s self-image. The writer presents a particular course of action.

15. Claims of POLICY The voucher program of the Department of Education should be extended to the elementary level as this has greatly contributed in the achievement of the government’s goals in the full implementation of the K to 12 Basic Education Program. The writer proposes a revision on the scope of the implementation of the policy for the benefits of more possible recipients.

16. Analyze each statement below. Determine whether the given is a claim of fact, value or policy. Living in the province is better than living in the city. Other planets have already been visited by other people. Football is more exciting than basketball. ASEAN integration should be made part of the K – 12 curriculum. Following healthy diet with enough rest and exercise will make you healthy.

17. Analyze each statement below. Determine whether the given is a claim of fact, value or policy. 6. Birds are the most lovable pets. 7. Law is more compassing profession than medicine. 8. Students should wear their identification card, anytime, anywhere in the school campus. 9. The BPO industry should hire single individuals. 10. Marijuana should be legalized in the Philippines.

18. Study the editorial cartoon provided below. Provide three examples of claims (one for fact, one for value, and one for policy) related to its theme.

19. 1. Value 2. Fact 3. Value 4. Policy 5. Fact 6. Value 7. Value 8. Policy 9. Policy 10. Policy