Motivational activity Direction: For this activity, I will be showing you pictures with a statement on them and you just have to tell me if you Agree or disagree with the given statement. For this activity, you only have 2 minutes to read and react to each of the given statements.
Picture and statement number 1 Parents physically fighting in front of the child can cause immense emotional distress.
Picture and statement number 2 People who eat fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some diseases .
Picture and statement number 3 Polluting the waters is causing harmful and tragic diseases that affect many families.
reacting to what is asserted or expressed in a text.
Assertion • An assertion is a stylistic approach or technique involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact. Often, it is without proof or any support. • An assertion is an honest and appropriate expression of one’s feelings, opinions, and needs.
Reaction • A reaction is an action taken in response to something. Reacting to the assertion is an essential skill in language learning. Making reactions will allow readers to express their thoughts and feelings about the text or situations presented. One can decide to agree or disagree with the given text.
An assertion is a statement stated by someone in a declarative way. While a reaction is your response to the said statement.
In reacting to the assertions made by the author in the text we have four things that you should remember : 1. Read and understand the text. 2. Analyze the assertion made by the author. 3. State your reaction clearly . 4 . Support your ideas and opinions by explaining your stand.
Examples: Assertion: Drinking a glass of milk can make our bones stronger. Reaction: Yes, I drink a glass of milk every day and it makes my bones and teeth healthy and stronger.
Assertion: My friend Joan invited me to eat at Mcdonalds since it is the best fast food in town. Reaction: No, I will not go with her since it’s not safe there. Besides, it is not the best fast food in town.
Assertion: There should be a limit to the number of passengers on a school bus. Reaction : Absolutely, so that people can still have privacy and social distancing will be observed.