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ENGLISH 10 WORKSHEET NO. _____

NAME: Rommel A. De Vega Jr.________________ SECTION: X-Agate_

DATE: January 26, 2021__________________ SCORE: _____________

TITLE
Formulating a Statement of Opinion or Assertion
Introduction:
In this learning activities, you are expected to:
1. differentiate statements of opinion and assertion;
2. point out the evidence from a text in making statements of assertion;
3. construct statements of assertion from the topics provided.

The activities in this worksheet will assess your learning about opinion and assertion.

Both an opinion or assertion is a judgment. A judgment or belief that may be

supported by factual evidence but cannot be proven.
Making assertions is making a claim or argument. Assertion should clearly and
strongly state the point of view or opinion about the subject. Discuss your
assertions with reasons and support your reasons with evidence.

Directions: Answer the activities by following the instructions below.

Activity 1:
Read the statements and choose the correct answer. Circle the letter only.
B 1. It is a one- to two-sentence statement that presents the main idea and makes an
assertion about your issue.
a. topic sentence b. thesis statement c. conclusion d. introduction
C 2. It is the purpose of writing an argumentative essay:
a. to explain a topic in a logical and straightforward manner.
b. to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the
reader's mind.
c. to convince the reader that your viewpoint is true or correct. 
d. to tell a story.

D 3. The most essential content of the supporting details of argumentative writing.

a. sensory details c. personal narratives

b. steps in the process d. facts and evidence

B 4. In writing an argumentative essay, you need to present this type of argument which
is opposite to your claim.
a. main idea b. counter claim c. claim d. topic sentence

A 5. These are claims backed by reasons that are supported by evidence.

a. arguments b. controversy c. ideas d. details

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Activity 2:

Recall your previous lesson in module 2. In developing your argumentative essay,

there are three important elements that must be present to form a strong and cohesive
argument. Give the three (3) elements of arguments.
 Arrange the jumbled letters to unlock the correct words based on the definitions
provided.

Claim are statements about what is true or good or about what should be done or
believed. ( malic)
Evidence __serves as support for the reasons offered and helps compel audiences to
accept claims. ( vice dene)
Warrant _ is simply your explanation of how the evidence proves the claim.
(Awra nrt)

Activity 3:
Using the guide questions, formulate assertions based on the story below. Write your
assertions on a separate paper. Circle the evidence/s of your assertions in the story.

Guide questions:
1. What can you say about the attitude of the youngest turtle? He doesn’t
have trust to his family.
2. What reality of life can you learn from the whole story? Family and
friends can also be happy without you.
3. If you were the youngest tortoise, would you do the same thing?
Explain your answer. No. Its almost 6 months if I get the salt as soon
as possible it wouldn’t take long time.

The Tortoise Family

A family of tortoise went on a picnic. They packed food and set out to a
place they had selected… behind the hills. When they reached the spot, they
unpacked their picnic basket. They realized they had forgotten to bring salt.
Food without salt is tasteless. They had a conference to decide who should go
back and get salt. After a lot of discussion, the youngest tortoise was chosen,
as he was faster than the others.
The youngest objected on the ground that before he could come back
the others might eat the snacks. But they assured him they would wait for
him to come back with salt. Six months passed, but the youngest tortoise did
not turn up. So the rest of the family decided to open the basket and eat the
snacks. When they opened the snack basket, the little tortoise jumped out of
the bushes and screamed, "Look, I knew you would not wait till I came back.
For six months I have been hiding in these bushes to make sure you would
not eat without me. Now my suspicion has been confirmed, and I am not going
to get the salt."

Assertions:

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(P.S: I can't encircle the evidences in the story because it is a picture so I put
the evidence below the assertion.)

1. Assertion: The youngest tortoise is the fastest among the tortoise family

Evidence: “the youngest was chosen, as he was faster than the others.”

2. Assertion: The family of tortoise waited for so long.

Evidence: “Six months passed.”

3. Assertion: They still can eat the food without the salt.

Evidence: “So the rest of the family decided to open the basket and eat the
snacks.”

4. Assertion: The youngest tortoise was doubting his family.

Evidence: “For six months I have been hiding in these bushes to make sure you
would not eat without me.”

Activity 4: Using the topics below, make assertions and be sure to back up your
claims with reasons and evidence. Write your answers on a separate paper.

1. Today, men gossip more than ladies. Agree or disagree? Disagree, we can say
that there is a men gossiping but ladies gossip more than the men does. My
father is not a talkative person while my mom and my sister are so talkative.
2. To be poor but fully honest or rich but dishonest: Which is better? To be poor
but full honest, so many rich peoples are bad guys. In politics to many
politicians are corrupt, they’re dishonest. While the poor people you see on
street are so happy even if they don’t have any money on their pocket, because
they know they don’t have any wrong doings.
3. What’s more important? Being good looking or being smart? Being smart, there
are to many smart people who are successful. They have a lot of money because
they are smart enough to have a descent work. We can still find good looking
people who are successful but sadly our looks doesn’t last forever while being
smart can make us invest to a lot of things.
4. Which makes you smart? Reading or mobile gaming? Reading, reading is the
most important thing to us. If we read books we can have some knowledge. As
you can see most of smart people have lots of books in their house.

Activity 5: Read the statements. Write OPINION or ASSERTION before the number.

___opinion____1. From my point of view, mobile games has both an positive and
negative effects to the player.

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___Opinion_____2. It seems to me that Prof. Bean is a good historian and his class is
interesting.
___Opinion____3. If the item will not arrived tomorrow, I will cancel the order.
___Assertion_____4 . There is no doubt that my friend is not familiar with the address.
___Assertion____5. Vaccine will not be available until January 2021.
___Assertion_____6. Traveling makes us more tolerant.
___assertion_____7. Drinking coffee is good for your health.
___Opinion____8. In my experience, reading sharpens my memory.
___Assertion___ _9. Walking is a good exercise.
_ Assertion 10.I am convinced that eating too many processed food isn’t good for
our health.

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