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1. Critical Reading as Reasoning: a. Formulating Evaluative Statements b. Determining Textual Evidence

2. React on these photos. What do you feel about them ?

3. Jesus didn't advocate legal killing, CBCP reminds faithful   MANILA, Philippines – In another denunciation of the House of Representatives' vote approving the reimposition of capital punishment, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Sunday, March 19, slammed the use of the Bible to defend the death penalty. "To the people who use the Bible to defend death penalty, need we point out how many other crimes against humanity have been justified, using the same Bible?" CBCP president Lingayen- Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas said in a pastoral statement released on the 3rd Sunday of Lent.

4. "We humbly enjoin them to interpret the Scriptures properly, to read them as a progressive revelation of God's will to humankind, with its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, God's definitive Word to the world," he added. The CBCP statement comes after 217 lawmakers approved on 3rd and final reading the controversial death penalty measure on March 7. House Bill Number 4727 seeks to punish perpetrators of drug-related crimes. (READ: LIST: How congressmen and women voted on the death penalty bill) The CBCP pastoral letter was set to be read as a homily for Sunday masses in all dioceses. (READ: CBCP on death penalty vote: We shall not be silenced)

5. Villegas also pointed out that death penalty has often been justified by a principle of justice based on retribution. But, he added, Jesus himself challenged this and replaced it "with the higher principle of non-retaliation of evil for evil, with justice founded on mercy." "Jesus was never an advocate of any form of 'legal killing.' He defended the adulterous woman against those who demanded her blood and challenged those who were without sin among them to be the first to cast a stone on her (John 8:7)," the CBCP letter said .

6. Ineffective deterrent to crime In the letter, Villegas noted that repressive governments have turned to the death penalty to stifle dissent or eliminate those perceived as threats. "Think, for instance why Herod Antipas had John the Baptist beheaded, or why Pilate had Jesus crucified. Think of the thousands of Christian martyrs who were put to death for sheer hatred for the faith," he said. Villegas also said that capital punishment simply eliminates criminals instead of addressing the root causes of criminality, making death penalty an ineffective deterrent.

7. Coupled with a flawed legal system that bars the poor from getting access to good lawyers and due process, Villegas said that this constitutes a "lethal mix" that also directly contradicts the basic human right to life. The CBCP president also noted the irony of lawmakers approving the death penalty bill on Ash Wednesday, with television footage catching the lawmakers giving their votes with their foreheads marked with ash crosses. "Could they have forgotten what that cross meant? Could they have missed out the contradiction between their vote and the crosses on their foreheads, which were supposed to serve as a loud statement of faith in the God who, for love of us, chose to give up his life for our salvation, rather than see us perish (John 3:16)?" Villegas said.

8. Appeal to senators In an effort to block the reimposition of the death penalty, the CBCP will send out letters of appeal to senators explaining why they reject the measure. The CBCP letter cited several reasons why the death penalty should not be reimposed : it is not necessary; it will not be helpful and may weaken the country's appeal for clemency for Filipinos sentenced to death abroad; and it will not be a move towards greater justice. "Besides, the trend in dealing with crimes now is towards restorative and not vindictive justice. Restorative justice seeks healing for the victims and their families and reform of offenders. This certainly is what the Lord wills who wants not the death but the conversion of sinners," the letter read.

9. Analysis: How was it reading the article with in-depth analysis? What are your personal claims towards the article? Do you agree with it? Why or why not? What textual evidence can you get gather from the article which find credible and powerful to prove a claim? Based on the discussion, differentiate assertion and counterclaim?

10. Critical Reading as reasoning

11. Assertions are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else. Simply put, it is a sentence that is either true or false. Consider the following examples: The sampaguita’s roots are used for medical purposes, such as an anesthetic and a sedative The sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasminum of the family Oleaceae . The popularity of sampaguita flowers is most evident in places of worship. Sampaguitas are the most beautiful and most fragrant of all flowers.

12. There are four common types of assertion, which are classified according to the degree of certainty they can be judged as true or false. How would you classify the previous statements? Fact – This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research. Ex: The sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal purposes, such as an anesthetic and a sedative.

13. 2.Convention – It is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms. Conventions depend on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs . Ex: The sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasminum of the family Oleaceae .

14. 3. Opinions – They are based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness . Ex: The popularity of sampaguita flowers is most evident in places of worship.

15. 4. Preferences – They are based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and can not be objectively proven or logically attacked . Ex: Sampaguitas are the most beautiful and most fragrant of all flowers.

16. Formulating Counterclaims Counterclaims are claims made to rebut a previous claim. They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument. Determining Textual Evidence Evidence is defined as the details given by the author to support his / her claim.

17. Have an in-depth critical reading of the article below. Write a reaction paper about it by stating your own claim towards the topic and proving it by textual evidences. Present it in not less than 1000 words using short bond paper, with arial font 12 size, 1.5 spacing.

18. Presentation of Claims and Textual Evidences Organization Mechanics/Language Use 50 pts. 25 pts. 25 pts. Consider the following criteria for rating.

19. Organize a classroom debate about two currents issues in the country.

20. Death Penalty in the Philippines Legalization of Marijuana Group 1 : Agree (Affirmative) Group 3 : Agree (Affirmative) Group 2 : Disagree (Negative) Group 4 : Disagree(Negative)