Deductive method

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1. The Deductive Method

2. The deductive method begins with a generalization and subsequently all examples and specific situations to be given are supportive of this generalization.

3. The deductive method is a process of starting with a generalization and arriving at a specific statement or conclusion namely: one which is not applicable to a class of objects, situations or phenomena.

4. We use generalization or rule or principle to arrive at a specific statement. In a broad sense, when the pupil thinks in a logical sequence and arrives at a specific item, he is deducting.

5. One well-known example of a deductive scheme of a formal argument is syllogism. It usually consists of a major premise, a minor premise and a conclusion.

6. A. Introduction B. Statement of a generality C. Explanation of a general idea D. Illustration E . Evaluation Steps of the deductive method

7. To illustrate the steps of the deductive method, the lesson in English found on the succeeding slides has been prepared.

8. How many of you have a best friend who lives far away from your place, let us say abroad? I am sure the most common way of communicating with your friend is through letter-writing. A. INTRODUCTION

9. In writing a friendly letter, the parts are the heading, the salutation, the body of the letter, the complimentary close, and the signature. B. STATEMENT OF GENERALITY

10. The heading of the letter contains the address of the letter sender and the date the letter was made. The salutation is the greeting found at the start of the letter. The body of the letter is the most important part of the letter because it contains the message of the sender to the person to whom the letter is addressed. C. EXPLANATIONS OF THE GENERAL IDEA

11. The complimentary close is a word or a group of words used to end the letter. The signature is the name of the person who writes the letter.

12. On the board is written a sample friendly letter. See how each of the five parts is properly written. D. ILLUSTRATION

13. I have prepared another friendly letter which is incorrectly written. I want you to rewrite this letter and to correct the errors found in it E. EVALUATION

14. Acero , Javier, Castro. (2000). Principles and Strategies of Teaching. Manila Philippines: Rex. Reference

15. James Patrick A. Olivar BSE-4 English Prepared by: