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FORMULATING-EVALUATIVE-STATEMENT

1. FORMULATION OF EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS READING AND WRITING

2. At the end of the session, students will be able to: Formulate assertions about the content and properties of a text read; and Formulate meaningful counterclaims in response to claims made in a text read Objectives:

3. ASSERTION COUNTERCLAIM

4. 1. ASSERTION Is when someone makes a state ment investing his strong belief in it, as if it is true though it may not be . He/she is making an assertion .

5. Examples of Assertions Studies show that excessive social media use can lead to poor mental health among students. Most parents believe that getting high grades leads to a successful career. I think standardized tests do not accurately measure a student's intelligence . I prefer using Instagram over Facebook because of its visual content .

6. Four types of Assertion a. Fact This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies or witnesses, verified observations, or the results of research, because statements of fact can be double- checked for accuracy, there is general agreement about the truth they posit.

7. Example: Studies show that excessive social media use can lead to poor mental health among students . Th is statement is a fact because it is based on research or statistics than can be proven true

8. Four types of Assertion b. Convention A convention is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms. Conventions depend on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs. Thus, their truthfulness is verified by how commonly held definitions and beliefs are interpreted.

9. Example: Most parents believe that getting high grades leads to a successful career. This statement is a convention because it reflect s common societal expectations or beliefs, though they may not be universally true. .

10. Four types of Assertion c. Opinion Opinions are based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness. Opinion s result from ambiguities; the more ambiguous a statement, the more difficult it is to verify. Thus, they are open to disputes.

11. Example: I think standardized tests do not accurately measure a student's intelligence . The above statement is an opinion because it express personal thoughts or perspectives, which may differ from person to person.

12. Four types of Assertion d. Preference Preferences are based on personal Choice; therefore, they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attacked.

13. Example: I prefer using Instagram over Facebook because of its visual content . This statement is a preference because it reflect s personal likes or dislikes, which are subjective and vary among individuals .

14. 2. COUNTERCLAIM Is when someone makes an opposing statement or argument to a claim. He/she is making a counterclaim.

15. Examples of Counterclaims C laim: Phones should be banned from schools as they distract students from learning . Counterclaim: While phones can be distracting, it is important to keep in mind that students should be allowed to carry phones incase of emergency.

16. Examples of Counterclaims C laim: McDonald’s should be considered a healthy restaurant b ecause they offer water, fruit and salad. Counterclaim: Even though they have a few healthy options on the menu, McDonald’s should not be overall considered “healthy” because the vast majority of their options are greasy, fried and high in calories.

17. Assertions and Counterclaims can easily be detected during debate, however we also use these statements during casual conversations. Just like when someone asks for your opinion, you are making an assertion and if you’re in a disagreement with the m, you are making a counterclaim.