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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC &
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Activity Sheet
Quarter 2 – MELC 1
Analyzing Arguments

REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS

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ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES

ACTIVITY SHEET
Analyzing Arguments Used by the Writer

I. Learning Competency with Code

Analyze the arguments used by the writer/s in manifestoes
CS_EN11/12A-EAPP-IIa-d-3

II. Background Information for Learners

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.

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

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.

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.

2. Claim of Value
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 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

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.

III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites

To help deepen your understanding of the lesson, you may check out the
following links:

Argument-The Writing Center. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2020.

Accessed on October 15, 2020 from https://writingcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-
tools/argument/
Argumentative Claims Accessed on October 15, 2020 from
https://www.mesacc.edu/~paoih30491/ArgumentClaims.html
Analyzing and Evaluating Arguments Accessed on October 15, 2020 from
https://www.slideshare.net/ashletroxell/analyzing-and-evaluationg-arguments
Jazmine Querubin. The Three Forms of Claims. Accessed on October 15, 2020
from https://www.slideshare.net

IV. Activity Proper

1. 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.

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 _____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.
_____4. Modular and Blended Learning Modality are the safer Learning
Delivery Modalities at this time of pandemic compared to face-to-
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. .
_____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.

2. Guide Questions

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?

V. Reflection
What have you learned from the lesson?
Which part or concept of the lesson you find hard to understand?
What activity can you suggest that would help your teacher help you with
your learning?

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Activity Proper
1. Claim of Value 6. Claim of Fact
2. Claim of Fact 7. Claim of Policy
3. Claim of Policy 8. Claim of Value
4. Claim of Value 9. Claim of Fact
5. Claim of Fact 10. Claim of Policy
Guide Questions
1. There were three (3) Claims: The Claim of Fact, the Claim of
Value, and the Claim of Policy.
2. The clue word for the Claim of Policy is the word “Should”.
3. The clue word or manner to determine for the Claim of Value
is the presence of comparison between two subject within the
statement or argument.
4. The Claim of Fact differed from two other claims for it does not
state any comparison nor use the word “should” in the argument.
Its argument is not a Fact in its literal sense but a statement to be
proven as true or fact.
5. A statement is considered argumentative when it asserts a
claim, a stand or a point of view on a certain subject or topic at
hand.
Reflection
Answers may vary according to learner’s learning experiences
VI. Answer Key