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English
Quarter 1– Module 4:
Formulate a Statement of Opinion and Assertion

Development Team of the Module

Writer: Chariz B. David
Editor: Ma. Cecilia Y. Nodado
Reviewer: Carolina C. Tayag
Illustrator: Chariz B. David
Layout Artist: Paolo B. Paras

Management Team: Zenia G. Mostoles, EdD, CESO V, SDS

Leonardo C. Canlas, EdD, CESE, ASDS
Rowena T. Quiambao, CESE, ASDS
Celia R. Lacanlale, PhD SGOD Chief,
Arceli S. Lopez, PhD, SGOD Chief
June D. Cunanan, EPS-English
Ruby M. Jimenez, EPS-LRMDS

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Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Formulate a
Statement of Assertion and Opinion.
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators from
public institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet
the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their
own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as
they do the tasks included in the module.
For the Learner:

Welcome to the English 10 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Formulate a

Statement of Assertion and Opinion.
Expressing an opinion and an assertion are needed in daily life. We use these to
express what we think and feel without the intention of hurting other’s feelings.
Expressing these two is different from arguing or aggressiveness. To help you in
formulating these kinds of expressions, this lesson will help you.
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
 What I Need to Know

This module will assist you in encouraging the learners to formulate a statement
of opinion or assertion.
Please help the learners in sharing their ideas and knowledge from their
experiences so that there will be collaboration and learning will be easy.
Answers are written at the back of this module. Inculcate to the learners the
value of honesty while answering this module.

For the learner

We differ in family background, age, environment, experiences and many more.
We are afraid to express our feelings and beliefs some times because we are afraid
of being judged or criticized by other but we can avoid these by knowing how to
formulate opinion and assertion properly.

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. Determine statements that are opinion and assertion.
2. Define opinion and assertion.
3. Differentiate opinion from assertion.
4. Formulate statements of opinion and statements of assertion.

What I Know

Draw before each number if the statement describes opinion or assertion

and if it does not. Write your answers on your English notebook.

1. Asserting is the same with arguing.
2. Expressing opinion has the purpose of influencing the listener/s.
3. Personal opinion and assertion are both expressing idea/s.
4. When we assert, we hurt others.
5. Expressing opinion is giving judgement towards someone or something.
6. Students are allowed to express assertion towards their teachers.
7. Asserting is more on expressing your feelings in a correct way.
8. Opinion is based on judgement or assessment on someone or
something.
9. Expressing opinion is attacking other’s opinion.
10. Asserting is asking permission.
 Lesson
Formulate a Statement of Opinion and
4 Assertion

Formulating opinion or assertion helps us to express our idea/s based on what

we believe and what we believe may come from what we’ve heard, seen or read. Once
we express our opinion or assertion, listeners may also believe what we expressed if
done properly.

What’s In

Draw a in the scrolls that contain a statement expressing an opinion and a in

the scrolls that contain a statement expressing an assertion. Write your answers in
your English notebook.
Harry Roque is the best
I think I am beginning to like you.
presidential spokesperson I know.

I understand what you’re going Finish this now so you can enjoy
through that is why I am here for you. tomorrow.

In my own opinion, that outfit is not In my own perception, you better

appropriate for the event. take this one than that one.

If you won’t help me with this, I’ll Violet shirt and dark blue pants are
ask somebody else. not good color combination.

I believe that it’s not good if you give

When you look at me, I cannot second chance to your partner if
concentrate. You better stop staring he/she cheats on you.
and let’s start working.
 Notes to the Teacher
The teacher must consider the prerequisite skills needed in the
development of this competency including the schema or background
knowledge which may reinforce learning. This module will help the
learners bridge the gap of learning to attain mastery of the lesson in its
spiral progression.
 What’s New

Analyze the following scenarios. Imagine putting yourself in the shoes of the
persons with unfinished statements and try to complete them by giving a reply for
picture A and an advice for picture B. Write your answers in your English notebook.

How will I attend

Bro, some parents classes this school
decided not to send year? I don’t even
their children back have gadgets and
to school due to internet to use for
pandemic. learning!
Besh, I understand
Well, I think…
your situation but…

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Picture A Picture B

Can you tell which of the two scenarios above gives assertion and shares an
opinion? How will you know whether a person talking is asserting or giving his/her
opinion? Do you already know the differences between the two? If not, you’ll find out
in this module.

What is It

Discussion of Activity 1

We’ll be able to know whether a scenario shows sharing of opinion or having

assertion by looking at the definitions and types of opinion and assertion.

Definition of Opinion
Opinion is a thought, belief or judgment that a person or a group of people have
about something or someone which are based mainly on their beliefs. It may also be
a judgment made by an expert.
Definition of Assertion
Assertion is an artistic method 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. Its purpose is to express ideas or feelings directly.

Similarities and Differences of Opinion and Assertion

Opinion is somewhat similar to assertion in a way that both express idea/s
about someone or something. These two differ from one another in a way that opinion
is an interpretation, a finding or assessment whether it is asked or just heard. It is not
based on one’s feeling or emotion, it’s based more on evaluation and observation. On
the other hand, assertion is standing up for one’s rights and not being taken advantage
of, it’s telling what you really want in a right way, valuing your own rights and feelings
and the rights and feelings of others, and it’s an honest and proper expression of one’s
feelings, ideas, and needs directly.

7 Types of Opinion
There are 7 types of opinion but we’ll focus more on the first one which is
personal opinion.
1. Personal Opinion- this is individual point of view or idea towards someone or
something. It is one’s stand on a certain issue or topic. Here are simple introductions
to express your personal opinion or individual view on something or someone.
• I believe that…
• I think that…
• In my opinion…
• My personal opinion about ______is…
• In my own perception…
• For me…
• The way I see it…
• My stand about this matter is…

Just to have an idea about the other six (6) types of opinion, here is a short
explanation for each.
2. Public Opinion- It is the collection of individual outlooks or views believed by
a population (e.g., a city, state, or country).
3. Group Opinion- In some social sciences, especially political science and
psychology, group opinion refers to the combination of opinions collected from a group
of subjects, such as members of a judges, governing body, committee, or other
collective decision-making body.
4. Scientific Opinion- This may reflect opinions on scientific concerns as articulated
by one or more scientists, published in scholarly journals or respected textbooks, both
of which entail peer-review and rigorous professional editing. It may also refer to
opinions published by professional, academic, or governmental organizations about
scientific findings and their possible implications.
5. Legal Opinion or Closing Opinion- It is a type of professional opinion, usually
contained in a formal legal-opinion letter, given by an attorney to a client or a third
party. Most legal opinions are given in connection with business transactions. The
opinion expresses the attorney's professional judgment regarding the legal aspect of
the transaction.
6. Judicial Opinion or Opinion of the Court-This is an opinion of a judge or group
of judges that accompanies and explains an order or ruling in a controversy before the
court.
7. Editorial Opinion- It is the evaluation of a topic by a newspaper as conveyed on
its editorial page.

4 Types of Assertion
All these types of assertion are very useful in conversation. Let’s try to understand
them one by one.
1. Basic Assertion
It is a simple and direct statement for expressing feelings, opinions, and beliefs.
Examples:
 “I wish I could have expressed this idea earlier, because now someone else
has taken the credit.”
 “Excuse me, first I want to finish my work, then I shall go with you.”
2. Emphatic Assertion
It conveys empathy to someone, and usually has two parts: the first contains
recognition of the feelings or situations of the other person, and the second
expresses care and support for the other person’s feelings or rights.
Examples:
 “I understand you are busy, and me too, but it is difficult for me to finish this
project on my own. So, I want you to help me complete this project.”
 “I know this is making you angry and frustrated because you have not gotten a
response yet. But I can help you by giving you an estimate of how long it might
take.”
3. Escalating Assertion
It happens when someone is not able to respond to a person’s basic assertions. As
a result, that person becomes firm about him or her.
Examples:
 “If you do not finish this work by 6:00 tonight, I will engage the services of
another worker.”
 “I really want to finish this point before you start yours.”
4. Language Assertion
This uses the first person pronoun “I”. This is used for expressing negative feelings
but this is helpful in laying emphasis on a person’s feelings of anger and a solution
is suggested.
Examples:
  “When you speak harshly to me, I cannot talk and move as usual because I feel
embarrassed. Therefore, I want you to speak in low tone and then give me a
task.”
 “When I don’t get enough sleep, it affects my patience and self-control.
Therefore, I try to sleep earlier.”

What’s More

Independent Activity 1
Write YES if the statement expresses an opinion and NO if not on your English
notebook.
1. I believe this pandemic will cause trouble to people especially the ones in
the poverty level.
2. The moon has its own light.
3. In my own perception, we are all going to graduate.
4. COViD-19 is a problem in many parts of the world.
5. I think, the sun will rise tomorrow.
6. In my opinion, Filipinos will easily cope up to the new normal.
7. Modular learning is helpful to those who can’t afford online learning.
8. The way I see it, your business will not prosper if you do this.
9. The earth is dying.
10. In my opinion, I like the way you dress up today.

Independent Assessment 1

Based on the given topics below, formulate two personal opinions or personal
views.Write your answers on your English notebook.
Example: Topic: The rapid increase of COVID-19 cases in the country
Opinions: A. I think that the carelessness of the people is one of the causes of the
increasing number of COVID-19 cases in our country.
B. I believe that if we follow the government’s precautions, we will all be
safe and secured.
Topics:
A. Effects of online games
1. _________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________
B. Online learning vs face-to-face learning in the New Normal
1.__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
C. The government’s fight/campaign against COVID-19
1.__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
 D. The increasing cases of teenage pregnancy
1.__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________
E. The alarming cases of cyber bullying
1.__________________________________________________________
2.__________________________________________________________

Independent Activity 2

Write YES if the statement expresses an assertion and NO if not on your

English notebook.

___1. Teenagers wearing red nail polish and red lipstick without any occasion gives
an impression of being flirt.
___2. I am scared when it’s dark. So, every night, I have to bring my cellphone
anywhere I am so I can use its flashlight to somehow brighten the place where
I’m in.
___3. I understand that you’ve been so busy with your review so allow me to disturb
you.
___4. Your outfit last night is the worst I’ve ever seen.
___5. I will give this plus point to another group if you could not submit your project
until 4pm this afternoon.
___6. I know you’re going through hardship lately that’s why you could not
concentrate. Let me stay with you until such time you can manage yourself.
___7. I hate cramming. It annoys me a lot so I always finish things ahead of time.
___8. You’ll be eliminated from the group because you’re the weakest member.
___9. I don’t like walking under the heat of the sun because it triggers my skin
rashes. Therefore, we better set a schedule around 5 in the afternoon.
___10. If you will not stay virtually with us until we finish this group assignment, we’ll
be so glad to eliminate you.
Independent Assessment 2
Determine what type of assertion are the following statements below. Write your
answers on your English notebook.

_______________1. When you shout at me, I cannot concentrate on my work

because I’m scared. Therefore, I want you to speak softly so I
can finish what is assigned to me.
_______________2. I know how you feel about your father because you want him to
stay. Let me help you talk to him.
_______________3. If you cannot finish this by next week, I’ll ask somebody to take
your place.
_______________4. Let’s start working on our modular activities so we could spend
the remaining days for our picnic.
_______________5. When I’m tired, I easily get irritated. Therefore, I have to take a
rest.
_______________6. President Duterte is a very wise and loving president.
_______________7. If you keep on doing that instead of my instruction, I’ll just let
other do it.
_______________8. I understand you cannot do this on your own because the
deadline given to you is so soon. So I want to extend my help
to you tomorrow.
_______________9. When I’m hungry, I easily get annoyed. Therefore, I always have
to bring biscuit.
______________10. I feel you. I know how hard it is to be heartbroken so I want to
stay with you today so we could talk.

Independent Activity 3

Identify whether each of the following statements is an example of opinion or

assertion. Write your answers on your English notebook.

________1. I understand you’re tired but please clean the dining table after you eat.
________2. I wish I could have joined your group because I really regret joining
Rianne’s group.
________3. I believe I should start doing my modular activities now.
________4. I know you’re mad because your mother ignored you compared you to
your siblings. But, I can help you smile even just a moment.
________5. In my perception, the president is just doing his job.
________6. Everyone should contribute to this project so it’ll be fair.
________7. For me, it’s easier to learn on face-to-face learning than on modular.
________8. When it’s hot, I easily perspire and get irritated so I always have to bring
extra shirt, towel and water.
________9. If you cannot be online by 3 pm tomorrow, I’ll do this on my own.
________10. I think, you’re nice.
Independent Assessment 3

Use extra paper for these activities.Write your answers on your English notebook.
A. Formulate your 5 personal opinions based on the statement given below.
Only indigenous learners will receive free cellphones loaded with mobile data.

B. Formulate your own 5 assertions based on the scenario described below.

Your sibling is always using your personal belongings without your permission.

What I Have Learned

Analyze the statements below and identify if what is stated is true or false. If the
statement is correct, write TRUE, and if not, write FALSE. Write your answer on the
English notebook.

___1. Assertion is an artistic method involving a strong declaration, a forceful or

confident and positive statement regarding a belief or a fact
___ 2. Opinion is similar to assertion because both express idea/s about someone or
something.
___3. Opinion and assertion differ from one another in a way that opinion is an
interpretation, a finding or assessment whether it is asked or just heard.
___4. Group Opinion is the collection of individual outlooks or views believed by a
population.
___5. Judicial Opinion or Opinion of the Court is an opinion of a judge or group of
judges that accompanies and explains an order or ruling in a controversy before the
court.
___6. Basic Assertion is a simple and direct statement for expressing feelings,
opinions, and beliefs.
___7. Escalating assertion conveys empathy to someone, and usually has two parts:
the first contains recognition of the feelings or situations of the other person, and the
second expresses care and support for the other person’s feelings or rights.
___8. “When I don’t get enough sleep, it affects my patience and self-control.
Therefore, I try to sleep earlier.” This statement is an example of language assertion.
___9. Language assertion is used for expressing negative feelings but this is helpful
in laying emphasis on a person’s feelings of anger and a solution is suggested.
___10 Legal opinion or closing opinion is a type of professional opinion, usually
contained in a formal legal-opinion letter, given by an attorney to a client or a third
party.
 What I Can Do

Formulate opinion or assertion based on the given situations below. Apply the tips
you’ve learned from the lesson above. Write your answers on your English notebook.

1. Your classmate removed your groupmate from the group because he/she was
not able to submit his/her part on the group project on time without asking for
his/her reason.
2. The government will give free tablets pre-loaded with internet to chosen
learners.
3. Your teacher gave only 3 days to finish a project that you think could possibly
be accomplished for a month.
4. You’d like to join your friends’ group chat which you found out through their My
Day and Facebook posts.
5. Your teacher did not accept your written output because it was submitted a day
after the deadline.
6. Your sibling is busy with his/her cellphone and you need to tell him/her that
he/she has to finish first the assigned house chores.
7. Your barangay officials will disinfect the community weekly.
8. You’re working on your project because it’s deadline today and your mother
wants you to do the laundry.
9. The government decided to postpone the classes this school year.
10. The school needs the help of parents in monitoring their children’s academic
progress.
 Assessment

Determine whether each statement is opinion or assertion, then, indicate its

type. Write your answers on your English notebook.
_______1. If you will not send to me your part in our group project until tomorrow
morning, I’ll remove your name from the group.
_______2. Horror movies are thrilling!
_______3. I think there is too much pornography and violence on most media.
_______4. When you’re so silent, I feel uncomfortable because I know you’re mad.
Therefore, try to speak to me even just a bit or write a short letter to express
how you really feel.
_______5. Soldiers are well compensated.
_______6. For me, to learn better in this New Normal, internet should be free for every
learner.
_______7. My personal perception about Kapampangan dishes is that they are really
delicious.
_______8. I don’t want confrontation; cold war is fine with me.
_______9. Life is too short to deprive yourself of these foods.
_______10. My personal opinion about Extended Value Added Tax (EVAT) is that it
makes poor people more miserable.

Additional Activities

Formulate you own 5 examples of personal opinion on the topic: “Same Sex
marriage should not be legalized” and 5 examples of assertion on the topic “Face-to-
face learning modality should be used by schools in upland and/or coastal areas”.
Write your answers on your English notebook.
 What Have Learned
1. True
2. False
3. True
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. False
What I know 8. True
1. Sad face 9. True
2. Sad face 10. True
Assessment 3. Happy face
4. Sad face
1. Escalating Assertion 5. Happy face Independent Activity 1
2. Basic Assertion 6. Happy face
3. Personal Opinion 7. Happy face 1. YES
4. Language Assertion 8. Happy face
5. Basic Assertion 9. Sad face 2. NO (false
6. Personal Opinion 10. Sad face statement and not
7. Personal Opinion opinion)
8. Basic Assertion 3. YES
9. Basic Assertion 4. NO (fact not
10. Personal Opinion opinion)
What's In 5. NO (fact not
opinion)
heart star
star star 6. YES
heart heart 7. YES
star star 8. YES
star heart
9. NO (fact/proven)
10. NO (fact not
opinion)
Independent Activity 2 Independent Assessment 2 Independent Activity 3
1. YES 1. Language Assertion 1. Assertion
2. Emphatic Assertion 2. Assertion
2. YES
3. Escalating Assertion 3. Opinion
3. NO 4. Basic Assertion 4. Assertion
4. NO 5. Language assertion 5. Opinion
5. YES 6. Basic Assertion 6. Assertion
6. YES 7. Escalating Assertion 7. Opinion
7. YES 8. Emphatic Assertion 8. Assertion
9. Language Assertion 9. Assertion
8. NO 10. Opinion
10. Emphatic Assertion
9. YES
10. NO
Answer Key
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