Formulating Evaluative Statements complete.pptx

A complete ppt file to teach how to formulate evaluative statements.

1. FORMULATING EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS READING & WRITING SKILLS

2. Learning Outcomes Write a critique of a selected text on the basis of its context and properties as a written material Formulate evaluative statements about the text read Determine how textual evidence is used in validating assertions and counterclaims

3. Which of the following would you like to receive as a reward for getting good grades? If you were your parents, what would you think they would tell you after knowing you choice?

4. needs interests usefulness value

5. needs interests usefulness value

6. refers to the making of a value judgment . make value judgment to support the position once you have taken a position in a controversy. certain criteria are involved What Is EVALUATION?

7. “An evaluative statement is an objective and tactful way of reacting to a text. It represents a judgment based on a set of criteria.” (Hernandez, 2017) can be used to show your opinions, judgments, and points of view in a clear concise manner. is a way of giving a better explanation to show the strengths and weaknesses of something through writing. must be fair, factual, and substantial. What Is EVALUATIVE STATEMENT?

8. helps us strengthen our critical thinking and assess the overall quality of the text. one can develop own opinions and skills after gauging and balancing the positives and the negatives of any argument. why is it important? evaluative statements

9. EXAMPLE “Every person has something good to add to this world.” Begin with the positives. "It is true that human being is good and capable to share goodness."

10. EXAMPLE “Every person has something good to add to this world.” 2. Keep your feedback concise. "The statement is an acknowledgement of human beings’ capability to share goodness to others. In times of calamities, modern heroes and heroines manifest the value of sharing goodness to others."

11. EXAMPLE “Every person has something good to add to this world.” 3. When pointing out negatives, focus on the situation, not the person. "Our world would be good if all human being willed to share goodness. No more hatred, anger, violence, and death brought by selfishness and conceitedness if good intention of sharing is emancipated."

12. Formulating assertions about the content and the properties of a text read. Assertions are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else. examine which ideas are facts or opinions, make inferences or conclusions, and assess the overall quality of the text. Two ways: How to formulate?

13. 2. Formulating a meaningful counterclaim in response to a claim in the text read. A counterclaim is an opposition you make about the claim of a writer. recognize courtesy when you state your counterclaims. include modals – may, could, would, etc. some frequency adverbs can also be used like usually, generally, commonly. another set of adverbs showing probability can be utilized such as probably, possibly, and presumably. Two ways: How to formulate?

14. EXAMPLE “If you are not so smart, you should try to be a teacher.” very discriminative against those with average intelligence and teachers in general. lots of professional who are called so smart are honed, trained, instructed, and guided by teachers.

15. PRACTICE FORMULATING EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS

16. Identify whether the given statement is an evaluative statement or not. Write ES if it is evaluative statement and N if not. People can become doctors. No one is poor that he has nothing to share. In posting things on social media, you must think before you click. We save the planet. Obesity is probably caused by the bad food choices being offered by the food industry. Practice a

17. are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else. is a statement used to declare or express strong belief on a particular topic that is often without evidence. is a sentence that is either true or false. four types: fact, convention, opinion, and preference identifying assertions

18. can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research. FACT 01 Example: The sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal purposes, such as an anesthetic and a sedative.

19. is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions or norms. depend on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs. Thus, their truthfulness is verified by how commonly held definitions and beliefs are interpreted. CONVENTION 02 Example: "In most countries, a red traffic light means stop." "Students should raise their hands before speaking in class."

20. are based on facts but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness. result from ambiguities; the more ambiguous a statement, the more difficult it is to verify. Thus, they are open to disputes. opinion 03 Example: "Group work is the best way for students to learn." "Shakespeare is the greatest writer of all time."

21. are based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked. preference 04 Example: "I prefer reading books over watching movies." "I think coffee is the best drink to start the day."

22. PRACTICE ASSERTIONS

23. Identify the following assertions by writing convention, fact, opinion or preference as assertions of statements. Social media is defined as the Internet and mobile-based tools and devices that facilitate the integration of technology, telecommunications, and social interaction. Facebook is cooler social media platform than Twitter. In 2012, there were 1.4 billion users of social media worldwide. Practice b

24. 4. Teachers should use social media in their lessons to get more students interested. 5. Another name for social media is “Web 2.0” because both terms emphasize the social aspects of the internet as avenues for communication, collaboration, and creative expression. Practice b

25. TWO SIDES OF ARGUMENTS: Claim – a statement of the party’s point or argument on something. Rebuttal – argument opposing the claim identifying COUNTERCLAIMS

26. What is counterclaim? are just opposite of claims. provides a contrasting perspective to the main argument.

27. Marsha is a busy design consultant for a home décor and renovation company. Her job frequently takes her out of the office to visit clients’ homes and offices to formulate a redecoration plan, personally pick out supplies, and to personally check up on the construction or installation. Marsha’s phone is constantly ringing, as she fields phone calls throughout the day, regardless of her location. Marsha desperately wants to separate her stressful job from her personal life, so she tells her employer, Ralph, that she needs a company cell phone. Ralph, thinking only of the additional expense, simply says “No.” EXAMPLE

28. Marsha has made her claim – asking for a company cell phone. Ralph has made his counterclaim – responding in the negative. EXAMPLE

29. COUNTERCLAIMS you show a deep competence and familiarity with the writer’s topic you are examining different perspectives and not just passively accepting the writer’s claims you have thoroughly considered the topic and are willing to engage different viewpoints from your own, thus remaining objective. helps clarify what your personal position is on the topic.

30. The opposing view is that…. Critiques argue that… While it may be true that… It is often thought that…. It is easy to think that…. Some people think… Some may say that…. Others may believe… Introducing A COUNTERCLAIM

31. What are the major points on which you and the author can disagree? What is the strongest argument? What did they say to defend their position? What are the merits of their view? What are the weaknesses or shortcomings in their argument? Are there any hidden assumptions? Which lines from the text best support the counterclaim you have formulated? Questions will help formulate a counterclaim

32. PRACTICE COUNTERCLAIM

33. Jenny is a senior high school student. She told her parents that she badly needs a laptop with internet connection to attend to her classes and do her class tasks and assignments. But her parents thought that a smart cellphone will do since she can opt to have text-based class. They also want Jenny to use the available books and references at home. What is the major point of disagreement between Jenny and her parents? What defenses do each party have? Who has the strongest argument? ACTIVITY #3 CLAIM COUNTERCLAIM

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