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1. Analyzing Arguments Quarter 2 – Lesson 1 English for Academic and Professional Purposes 1

2. LEARNING CONCEPTS Reading latest articles such as those that are printed on newspapers and even those that are shown on the television is a must- to- do thing that you should be concerned of because it helps you be acquainted with what is happening around you. This might give you knowledge on the present societal and political issues such as the dispute between the government and the leftist and the updates about the COVID- 19 Pandemic. It might also give you idea on the updates about the trends in literature and the arts. Also, official statements of essential individuals in our society must also be given consideration. 2

3. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ARGUMENT/S An argument is an expression of one’s point of view on a particular subject or topic often called a “Claim” or a “Thesis Statement ” presented with shreds of evidence and resources supporting the idea which aims for the reader to either do something or believe into something to be true or correct. 3

4. Example: “The cost of living in Sipalay City is lower than in most cities in Negros Occidental”.   From the given statement, the writer presented an argument about the cost of living in Sipalay City as compared to other cities in Negros Occidental 4

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6. Add on Info A statement can only be considered as an argument if it presents proof or evidences , however if it does not, it is only a mere opinion. 6

7. CLAIM/S A claim is the main argument of the essay which is considered the most important part of an academic paper. It defines your paper’s goals, directions, scope and exigence and is supported by evidence, quotations, argumentation, expert’s opinions, statistics, and telling details. 7

8. Three Types of Claims 1. Claim of Fact A claim of Fact is a statement asserting that something has existed, does exist, or will exist. It is not a fact; it only claims to be a fact. Hence, the claim is debatable whether it is true or false.   Example: The Philippine Economy will bounce back higher before the end of this year.   The statement is a claim of fact (future) which is to be proven to be true or false come to the end of this year.   8

9.   EXAMPLE: 1.The oldest known disease in the world is leprosy". 8

10. 2. Claim of Value A claim of value is a statement asserting something to be good or bad or that something is better than the other one or that something is more or less desirable. Example. The Game of Thrones is the best movie of all time. Here, the claim is asserting the value of the said movie as best than the other movies. 9

11. EXAMPLE. 1. It’s better to apply good nutritional choices at home than teach them at school, because good nutrition then becomes ingrained in the child’s experience. 2. Although immunotherapy has produced some good results in fighting cancer, overall it is less effective than chemotherapy. 9

12. 3. Claim of Policy A claim of policy is a statement urging that some conditions should exist, or that something should be or should not be done. This claim advocates the adoption of policies or courses of action due to problems that have occurred and call for a solution. Example: Legislation should be passed mandating the conduct of Online Voter’s Registration amid the Covid-19 pandemic.   The claim here asserts that the government should provide a policy for the conduct of online voter registration amid a pandemic. 10

13. EXAMPLE: The death penalty should be abolished because it does nothing to prevent murder. Legislation should be passed to stop the sale of cigarettes. The age at which people can get a driver's license must be raised to 18. 10

14. Add on Info Topic Sentence is equal to the main argument. 11

15. 1. How many types of Claims are there? 2. What is the clue word for the Claim of Policy? 3. What is the clue word or manner to determine for the Claim of Value? 4. How do you differentiate the Claim of fact from other Claims? 5. When can you say a statement or text is argumentative? Guide Questions 15

16. Exercises / Activities Directions: Analyze the arguments used by the writer in the following manifestoes. State whether it is a Claim of Fact , Claim of Value and/or Claim of Policy. Please provide explanation for your answer. Write your answer in your activity notebook or in your answer sheet. _____ 1. Democratic government is the most desirable system of government ever since. _____2. Music heals the grieving soul. _____3. Social Media Marketing should be legislated to avert scammers. 12

17. Exercises / Activities _____4. Modular and Blended Learning Modality are the safer Learning Delivery Modalities at this time of pandemic face learning delivery. _____5. Covid-19 pandemic is a marketing strategy of pharmaceutical companies. _____6 . Isolation of Covid-19 patients in quarantine facilities promotes self-worth and spiritual strength. _____7. The government should address the internet connection problem of the country through clear policy guidelines. 13

18. Exercises / Activities _____8. Exercising regularly is better than skipping meals to weigh down. _____9. Child Protection Policy prompted the increasing number of juvenile delinquencies. _____10. Marijuana, for medical purposes, should be legalized. 14

19. Thank you for Listening! 16