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English
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
Claims of Fact, Value,
and Policy
English – Grade Ten
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 2 – Module 4: Claims of Fact, Value, and Policy
First Edition, 2020

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 What I Need to Know

Reading is an essential skill that every learner must nurture as a

prerequisite to better understanding of different texts. More than just getting into the
message of the text, a meaningful reading activity engages readers on various
information to validate issues, affirm ideals and even stand on one’s decisions. Other
than giving information, the author also stimulates readers to provide reactions and
lead them to share their views on the text read.

Moreover, readers must also understand that one’s opinion about the text read comes
in different forms such as claim of fact, claim of value, and claim of policy.

You will find more of these concepts as you engage in the lessons on this module.

The module is divided into four lessons, namely:

• Lesson 1 – Explicit and Implicit Claim
• Lesson 2 – Claim of Fact
• Lesson 3 – Claim of Value
• Lesson 4 – Claim of Policy

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• Formulate claims of fact, value, and policy. (EN10WC-IIb13.2)

What I Know
Direction: Write the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.
1. What is the central argument of the text?
a. assertion b. claim c. fact d. opinion
2. Which stylistic approach or technique involves a strong declaration regarding a
belief or fact?
a. assertion b. claim c. expression d. opinion
3. What is the purpose of assertion?
a. present a fact c. gather data
b. express ideas directly d. refute a proposition
4. What type of claim asserts an empirical truth?
a. fact b. policy c. value d. all of the above

5. The key words “should” and “ought” can be found in what type of claim?
a. fact b. policy c. value d. all of the above
6. Which is NOT a characteristic of a good claim?
a. debatable b. broad c. focused d. logical
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7. Claim of value usually uses the following words that manifest judgement rather
than fact EXCEPT
a. better b. good c. must d. well
8. It is important to remember that a claim should be arguable.
What is the opposite of the word “arguable”?
a. certain b. rational c. reasonable d. defendable
9. What does an explicit claim mean?
a. It is indirectly expressed in the text. c. It clearly spells out something.
b. It requires the use of context clues. d. It is implied.
10. What does an implicit claim mean?
a. It is hinted by words used in the text. c. It is not implied.
b. It is directly expressed. d. It is a certain argument.

For items 11-15, tell whether each statement is a claim of fact, claim of value, or
claim of policy.
11. Social Media have been utilized by many as main platforms of spreading fake
news.
12. The Department of Education should provide convenient learning spaces to all
school children.
13. Resiliency is an essential quality someone must possess to survive during
challenging times.
14. Same sex marriage is not acceptable in almost all religion.
15. Far flung areas in the country should be provided with strong internet
connection.

Great Job! You have completed the pre-assessment test for this module. You are
now ready for the next set of activities.

Lesson Explicit and Implicit

1 Claims

You may find it difficult to understand the text that you engage with especially when
the main idea is not found in the text. On contrary, when the thesis statement is
directly stated, it will give you a better grasp of the whole text. Therefore, a reader
must be very critical in deciphering information in order to arrive at the right
interpretation of the context.

In this lesson, you will come to know how to identify a claim from a text both explicit
and implicit. In addition, you will also engage yourself in sharing your views and
opinions by formulating your own claims.

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

1. define claim and its characteristics;
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 2. identify a claim that is explicitly and implicitly made in a written text; and
3. value one’s opinion on social issues by formulating a claim.

What’s In

It is necessary to connect our previous understanding and knowledge to

other new concepts which we are about to discuss.

Activity 1.1
Let us first review what you have learned from the past lessons by completing the
table below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Types of Assertion Example Statement

As you go through, be guided of what you have just reviewed which is relevant to the
next lesson.

What’s New

Activity 1.2A: Show Time

Now that you are done with the review of your past lesson, let us start by reading the
statement of ABS-CBN President and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak. Then, share your views
and opinions on the issue. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

“We are sorry if we offended the President, that was not

the intention of the network. We felt we were just abiding by the
laws and regulations that surround the airing of political ads and
today, we want to make a categorical statement together with our
chairman Mark Lopez that ABS-CBN does not and will not have its
own political agenda.” (February 24, 2020)

Activity 1.2B: Let’s Scrutinize!

Now, answer the following questions. Write your
answers on your answer sheet.

1. Does Carlo Katigbak’s statement show ABS-CBN’s admittance to the violation

of its franchise? Why?
2. What was the network and its chairman’s clear stand on the issue?
3. Is everyone entitled of his or her own opinion or views? Why?

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 What is It

Earlier, you were asked to share your opinions or views about the
issue on ABS- CBN’s franchise renewal. You also have expressed your personal claim
which was directly or indirectly stated in the text read.

Activity 1.3
Using the concept map, write at least four (4) synonyms for the word claim. Write
your answers on your answer sheet.

CLAIM

What is a Claim?
✓ The word claim comes from the Latin word clamare, which means “to cry out,
shout.”
✓ In literature, a claim is a statement that asserts something to be true and can
either be a fact or a judgment.
✓ According to del Gandio J. (2008), a claim is an arguable statement- an idea
that a rhetor (that is, a speaker or writer) asks the audience to accept or an
anticipation that they should agree with it.
✓ A claim is the central argument of the text which can work on its own or in
conjunction with other claims to form a larger argument.
✓ It persuades, argues, convinces, proves or provocatively suggests something to a
reader who may or may not initially agree with you.
✓ It can be classified into three types (3); Fact, Value and Policy.

Characteristics of a good claim:

➢ argumentative and debatable
➢ specific and focused
➢ interesting and engaging
➢ logical

Here are three different examples of claim:

1. The status of the Philippine economy has dropped due to Covid-19.
2. A constitutional provision on Racial Discrimination needs to be
strengthened in the country.
3. Mobile Phones have been very beneficial than computers during the
pandemic.

Explicit and Implicit Claims

The definition of explicit is, “to fully and clearly express something, leaving nothing
implied.” Something is explicit when it is clearly stated and spelled out and there is
no room for confusion.

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 On the other hand, the definition of implicit is, “implied or understood though not plainly
or directly expressed.” Something is, therefore, implicit when it is not directly stated
but is either suggested in the wording or necessary to execute the purpose.

Remember, something is IMPLICIT when it is implied but not directly stated. While
something is EXPLICIT when it is directly stated and leaves no room for uncertainty.

What’s More

In this part, you will engage yourself in various activities that will improve your skills in
identifying claim explicitly and implicitly stated in the text.
Identifying Claims in a Text
Read article below. Explain whether each underlined sentence is a claim or not.

As I go through life, I am aware that there will always be trials and challenges. For
a handicapped person like myself, life is almost synonymous with the word struggle. 1I have
to continuously show the world that I can be useful and productive like normal individuals.
The success of handicapped people who have helped themselves rests on private and public
institutions that are ready and willing to give the disabled a chance to earn a living. 2We the
disabled are still a part of society and are entitled to the human rights all normal persons
enjoy. (Source: “The Bright Side of Darkness” By Carolina G. Catacutan – PDI)
Explanations:
1. It is not a claim because it simply shows the writer’s mere opinion. It is not arguable
nor debatable.
2. It is claim because it asserts a fact and can be a good source of an argument. The
idea is logical and can be supported with concrete and specific evidence.
Activity 1.4: Identifying Claims in a Text
In the excerpt below, explain whether each underlined sentence is a claim or not.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.
DepEd calls for unity in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Manila Bulletin – May 2, 2020
1Despite the challenges along the way, DepEd ensured that it will “strike the balance of offering
quality education and caring for each other.” DepEd also reiterated its firm commitment to develop a
comprehensive Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) which will “address challenges through the necessary
adjustments in the curriculum, alignment of learning materials, and relevant support to teachers and parents.”
“As we rally towards beating the unseen threat, we will be steadfast in delivering to the public only
the truth and our selfless service, as we shun misinformation and division,” DepEd said.
At this point, DepEd noted that this is “not the time to sow fear, doubt or hate but to offer unity,
compassion, understanding, and love,” especially when “there is still much work to do.”
2“On our part, we commit to the goal of delivering accessible, quality, liberating and safe basic
education services in these critical times,” DepEd said. As a millionstrong workforce, DepEd also calls on

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the whole nation to preserve the ‘bayanihan’ spirit as it continues to ensure that education of millions of
Filipino learners will continue.
Terrific! Indeed, you’ve clearly understood our lesson.

What I Have Learned

Activity 1.5
Now that you’ve learned from the start of our lesson, let us summarize your understanding
by doing the following tasks. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
A. Write what a claim is and what it is not by filling out the table.

Claim is…

Claim is not…

B. Compare and contrast explicit and implicit claims using the Venn Diagram.

Explicit Implicit
Claim Claim

What I Can Do

Activity 1.6
Given the following topics, choose two (2) and formulate an original claim for each chosen
topic. Then, reason out what makes them a claim. Be guided by the rubrics below. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.
a. Gender Equality d. Social Media Addiction
b. Racism e. Mental Health
c. Sex Education f. Fake News

Rubric on Writing Claims

0-1 2-3 4-5

The claims are clear but The claims are clear and The claims are clear and
not well-organized and well-organized but contain well-organized and free
contain grammatical grammatical errors. from grammatical errors.
errors.

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 Lesson

2 Claim of Fact
Speaking and writing have been an eminent tool for communicating, expressing and
interacting. It is important in the greater access for conveying ideas and feelings
through arguments and persuasion. Thus, we have factors to consider in making our
claims relevant, logical and reliable.

In this lesson, you will support your viewpoints with factual evidence to make your
argument more convincing.

You are bound to develop your argumentation and present evidence to prove your
point as you indulge in making claims of fact in this lesson.

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

1. define claim of fact;

2. appreciate the importance of truthfulness in statement or claim; and
3. formulate claims of fact about current issues.

What’s In

It is necessary to connect our previous understanding and

knowledge to other new concepts which we are about to discuss. Before we move on
to our new lesson, let us first review what you have learned from the past lessons.

Activity 2.1
Let us review on the things that you have learned about claim by writing the word or
phrase inside the web diagram. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Claim

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 What’s New

Activity 2.2A: Show Time!

Now that you are done with the review of your past lessons, you are
going tell what you have learned, read, heard and experienced about cyber bullying. Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

Activity 2.2B: Let’s Scrutinize!

Now, write three (3) statements or claims about the given issues by answering the following
questions. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Why does cyber bullying happen?

2. In what social media platforms does cyber bullying take place?

3. How can someone become a victim of bullying?

What is It

A while ago, you have written your ideas about cyber bullying. By doing so, you have recognized
that you have actually stated claims of fact.

What is claim of fact?

✓ It is a claim that asserts some empirical truth.
✓ It is something that can be determined by careful observation of past, present, or
future.
✓ Generally, the truth of the assertion will be determined by events. But the speaker
will offer information or explanations that predict or characterizes the events.
✓ Claims of facts are those we think about rightly as being true or false. Of course,
sometimes we cannot say something as true or false, but we have to say “How
likely is that true?” But the reasons we give are the reasons we believe the
statement is true or false.
✓ It is used to support through the use of factual evidence that is

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 sufficient, reliable and appropriate.
✓ Argument usually turns on strength of evidence presented as reason for arguer’s
belief in the claim.
✓ It must be proven absolutely true and the statement gives room for discussion.

Here are examples of claim of fact:

1. The home quarantine did not lower the number of COVID-19 infected
individuals.
2. Washing of hands is the most effective measure to prevent getting infected
from the virus.
3. The death penalty does not deter crime.

Congratulations! You are now ready to the next phase of our lesson.

What’s More

In this part, you will engage yourself to various activities that will
improve your skills in writing your own claim of fact.

Writing Claims of Fact

This time, we will create claims of fact about social media bullying. Let us be guided by
the following questions in crafting a claim of fact:
a. Did it happen?
b. Is it true?
c. How do we know this?

We are aware that in this digital era, people in all ages and profession are into social
media as their recreation and space in airing their sentiments, frustration and different
feelings. It is undeniable that it gives a breakthrough in the easy access to information
but consequently exposes the person to bullying and bashing
Here are the claims of fact that we can make about social media bullying:
1. People use Facebook and other internet platforms to bully someone.
2. Children are common victims of bullying in social media.
3. Social media bullying often causes psychological harm especially among
women.
Activity 2.3: Providing text about Drugs and Substance Abuse
You just have learned how to write a claim of fact. You’re now ready to set for more
learning opportunities in crafting your claims of fact.
Let us have another social issue. This time, you will make your own claim of fact. Be
guided by the following questions. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
a. Did it happen?
b. Is it true?
c. How do we know this?
 Issue: Drugs and Substance Abuse
Claims of Fact:
a.

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What I Have Learned

Activity 2.4
Identify whether each statement shows a claim of fact or otherwise. Write COF if it is a
claim of fact and NCOF if it is not a claim of fact. Write your answer on your answer
shert.
1. Most parents favor modular learning modality during pandemic.
2. We should practice honesty when dealing with other people.
3. Obesity can cause heart disease.
4. Finishing your education will guarantee your success.
5. Filipinos should be protected by the Anti-Terrorism Bill.

Terrific! Now you’re up for the final challenge of this module.

What I Can Do

You are now about to unfold the learning you’ve got for today’s lesson. Here is another
activity that will let you apply what you have learned.
Activity 2.5
Our country has been confronted with so many issues and problems in the past and
much more this time of pandemic. Your task now is to write your own claims of fact. Be
guided by the given rubric. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Issue: Anti-Terrorism Bill

Claims of Fact:
a. _
_
b.
_
c.
_

Rubric on Writing Claims

0-1 2-3 4-5

The claims are clear but The claims are clear and The claims are clear and
not well-organized and well-organized but contain well-organized and free
contain grammatical grammatical errors. from grammatical errors.
errors.
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Lesson

3 Claim of Value
Developing and improving the skills in speaking and writing is important in order to
make communication and interaction effective and successful. It is essential in
making meaningful statements or claims which attempt to incite a person to take
action or to change an opinion or belief.
In this module, you will support your viewpoints with values of right and wrong to
make your argument more convincing.

You are bound to develop your argumentation and present what should be the
acceptable attitude to prove your point as you indulge in making claims of value in
this module.

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

1. define claim of value;
2. appreciate the importance of good values in a statement or claim; and 3.
formulate claim of value about current issues.
 What’s In

It is necessary to connect our previous understanding and

knowledge to other new concepts which we are about to discuss. Let us first have a
short review.

Activity 3.1
Let us review on the things that you have learned about claim of fact by writing the
word or phrase inside the flower diagram. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Claim
of Fact

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 What’s New

Activity 3.2A: Show Time!

Now that you are done with the review of your past lessons, you are going
tell your judgment on the following topics. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
A. Death Penalty

B. Anti-Terrorism Law

Activity 3.2B: Let’s Scrutinize!

Now, write three (3) statements or claims about the given issues by answering the following
questions. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
1. Do you agree that death penalty is morally correct? Why?

2. Is the Anti-Terrorism Law beneficial to the Filipino people? Why?

What is It

A moment ago, you have written your judgment about Dath Penalty and Anti- Terrorism
Law. By stating your perception on whether the said issues are right or wrong, moral or
immoral, you have actually stated a claim of value.

What is a claim of value?

It is a claim that asserts a judgment to some sort
✓ It is a claim based on preference such as likes and dislikes. Thus, it deals with
goals with things we find attractive.
✓ Speakers provide reasoning for their judgment but ultimately, it is assent to the
reasons rather than comparison to fact that determines the agreement to the claim.
✓ You feel for the argument by judgment or value has to be different than that of fact.
✓ Claim of value is disagreement over values that are “wrong” in the sense that they
are inaccurate.
✓ Argument usually turns on whether the underlying value of the claim is accepted
as a public good.
✓ Look for key words that are matter of judgment rather than fact: good, well, kind,
useful, desirable, etc.
✓ Value claims are arguable statements concerning the relative merits of something
which is measured subjectively
✓ What makes a value claim arguable is that different people may disagree on the
criteria used to evaluate something.
✓ Often, claim of value is comparative.
Here are examples of claim of fact:
1. It is good to stay at home to avoid getting infected with the disease.
 2. Washing of hands is the best way to keep ourselves healthy.
3. Drug abuse is not an option if you have problems.

Congratulations! You are now ready to the next phase of our lesson.

What’s More
In this part, you will engage yourself to various activities that will improve
your skills in writing your own claims of fact.

Writing Claims of Value

This time, we will create claims of value with the issue of racial discrimination.
Let us be guided by the following questions in crafting claim of value:
a. Is the act or topic good or bad?
b. Is it moral or immoral?
c. Is it justifiable or unjustifiable?
In certain topics, it is useful to identify that standards you would use to judge something
moral or justified, or fair or good.
Here are examples of claims of value that we can make about racial discrimination.
1. Discriminating someone on the basis of his/her race is very wrong.
2. It is cruel to hurt someone because they don’t look like you.
3. Curtailing other’s rights because of his color is unjustifiable.
Activity 3.3: Giving Judgment about Fake News
You just have learned how to write claim of value. You’re now ready to set for more
learning opportunities in crafting your claims of value. Let us have another social issue.
This time you will make your own claim of value. Be guided by the questions stated
above. Write your answer on your answer sheet.
Topic Political Corruption

Claims of Value:

a.
b.

Great job! You have done well.

What I Have Learned

Activity 3.4
Identify whether each statement shows a claim of fact or otherwise. Write the word value
if it’s a claim of value and an X if it is not a claim of value. Write your answers on your
answer sheet.
1. Excessive drinking of alcohol can cause diseases.
2. Bullfighting is cruelty to animals.
3. We should exercise our freedom of speech and expression
4. Cutting of classes is unfair.
5. The best way to be healthy is to maintain a balance diet.
 Terrific! Now you’re up for the final challenge of this module.

What I Can Do

You are now about to unfold the learning you’ve got for today’s
lesson. Here is another activity that will let you apply what you have learned.

Activity 3.5
Our country has been confronted with so many issues and problems in the past and
much more this time of pandemic. Your task now is to write your own claims of value.
Be guided by the rubrics below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Fake News
Claims of Value
a.
b.
c.

0-1
The claims are clear but
not well-organized and
contain grammatical
errors.
Rubric on Writing
Claims
2- 4-
3 5
The claims are clear and The claims are clear and
well-organized but well-organized and free
contain grammatical from grammatical errors.
errors.

Lesson

4 Claim of Policy

Our views and opinions about certain issues that we think in need to be addressed are
essential especially among the legislators and persons in authority. They primarily
become bases in the formulation of appropriate initiatives and programs that aim to
address conflicts and intensify processes and implementation of public policy. Thus, we
have factors to consider in making our claims relevant, logical and reliable.

In this lesson, you will use objective observations in order to generate suitable solutions
to identified problems. You will indulge into making a claim of policy in support to a
defined argumentation.

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

1. define claim of policy;
2. appreciate the importance one’s claim on improving public policy; and
3. formulate claim of policy on relevant social issues.
 What’s In

It is necessary to connect our previous understanding and

knowledge to other new concepts which we are about to discuss. Before we move on
to our new lesson, let us first review what you have learned from the past lessons.

Activity 4.1
Identify whether the statement is a claim of fact (COF) or claim of value (COV). Write
your answer on your answer sheet.

1. Cellphones prevent children from doing household chores.

2. Allowing students to discover things on their own is better than simply feeding
them with information.
3. The right thing to do is to follow the government’s protocols.
4. Bats are getting extinct because of climate change.
5. Putting someone in bars with unproven circumstance is wrong.

If you made it, you have indeed understood your lesson really well. Keep it up.

What’s New

Activity 4.2A: Show Time!

Now that you are done with the review of your past lessons, you are going to read the
stand of well-known personalities on Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 being promulgated
in the country. Then, express your stand on the issue.
Write your answer on your answer sheet.

“There is so much happening in the world and

“We express our support for the Anti-
in our nation right now, and I know a lot of us
Terrorism Bill. We call on everyone to continue
want to just tune out because it all gets a bit
to be vigilant and do their part in establishing
overwhelming. But please don’t allow that to
and nurturing a Culture of Security here in our
be the reason we revert into silence and turn
country.”
a blind eye.”
Catriona Gray
Hon. Sarah D. Carpio
Miss Universe 2018
Davao City Mayor
Activity 4.2B: Let’s Scrutinize!
Now, answer the following questions. (Please see Worksheet 4.2B)
1. Is there any variation in the stand of Catriona Gray and Mayor Sarah
Duterte- Carpio on the Anti-Terrorism Bill?
 2. Should the government consider the insights of the Filipino people in passing the
bill? Why or why not?

3. As a youth, how can you become proactive citizen of our country?

What is It

A while ago, you were asked to express your stand on Anti-Terrorism Bill and you were
also tasked to share your insights about what the government should do. With that, you
have initially formulated a claim of policy.

What is claim of policy?

It is a claim that asserts that an action should be taken.
✓ It suggests a solution to a problem that has been defined or described by an
argument.
✓ It argues that certain conditions should exist. As the name suggests, it advocates
adoption of policies or courses of action because problems have arisen that call
for solution.
✓ As with value claim, claim of policy often requires you to build upon fact and value
claim. You may need to establish with a claim of fact that there is a problem
needing a solution, for instance, and then use a claim of value to argue the
rightness of solving the problem.
✓ When identifying a claim of policy, look for key words “should”, “ought” and
“must”. They may not always be present, but if they are, actions are usually
called for.

Be guided by the following questions in formulating a claim of policy:

1. What should be done?

2. How can we solve this problem?
3. What course of action should we pursue?
4. What should not be done?

Here are examples of claim of policy:

1. Schools should adopt a Reading Enhancement Program.

2. Universal identification card should be established in the country.
3. Good Manners and Right Conduct needs to be restored in the curriculum.

Congratulations! You are now ready to the next phase of our lesson.
 What’s More
In this part, you will engage yourself to various activities that will improve
your skills in writing your own claim of policy.
Identifying Claim of Policy
Read the passage and identify the claim of policy embedded in the text.
“We cannot prevent natural disasters from happening and with our increasing misuse and
abuse of our natural resources, these disasters would just increase in intensity. What is
necessary is for the government, environmental sectors, and sustainable businesses to come
together.” - Franz Sorilla IV

Claim of Policy:
1. The government, environmental sectors, and sustainable businesses should come
together to prevent increasing abuse of natural resources. Activity 4.3: Identifying
Claim of Policy
Read the passage and identify a claim of policy embedded in the text. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.

The internet and eventually any new communication technology will be part of children’s
lives, this is what we have to accept. Blocking all pornographic sites and controlling with
whom our children communicate online are not very feasible options, as most teenagers
can easily bypass basic filtering software, and keeping an eye on them all the time would
further alienate children. The best strategy is to build up their online protective behaviors
in order for them to recognize when and where there are risks online, and how to manage
these risks. Institutions should also think about online child protection, whether they be
government or non-government.
-Online Risks Filipino Children Face Today

Claim of Policy:

What I Have Learned

Activity 4.4
Identify whether each statement shows a claim of policy. Write COF if it’s a claim of policy
and NCOF if otherwise. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

1. The Department of Public Works and Highways should take

full responsibility on the strict implementation of Duterte’s Build
Build-Build projects.
2. Research needs to be intensified in the Junior High School Curriculum.
3. Public Health is the government’s top priority during crisis.
4. Schools must provide equitable and quality internet access to students in the
implementation of online classes.
5. Filipino medical practitioners are well-equipped despite the insufficient high-end
equipment and apparatus in the country.

Terrific! Now you’re up for the final challenge of this module.

What I Can Do

You are now about to unfold the learning you’ve got for today’s
lesson. Here is another activity that will let you apply what you have learned.
Activity 4.5
Given the data on the crime volume in the country, formulate two (2) original claims
of policy. Be guided by the rubrics below. Write your answer on your answer sheet.

TOTAL CRIME VOLUME IN THE

PHILIPPINES
MAY 2018 MAY 2019
42,527 38,284
Source: PNP Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management

Rubric on Writing Claims

0-1 2-3 4-5

The claims are clear but not The claims are clear and The claims are clear and
well-organized and contain well-organized but contain well-organized and free from
grammatical errors. grammatical errors. grammatical errors.

Assessment

Multiple Choice: Write the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet.
1. Each school in the country should be provided with free internet connection.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy 2. Cellphones pull
students out from learning.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
 3. People should follow health protocols before being allowed to enter institutions.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy

4. Compassion is the best attitude for those who are greatly affected by the pandemic.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
5. Federalism is the proposed form of government in the Philippines.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
6. The right thing to do is to support our frontliners.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
7. Excessive playing of mobile games can lead to many illnesses.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
8. Solar power is safe and reliable source of energy.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy 9.Keeping wild
animals in the cage is harmful and unethical.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy

10. Death penalty should be reinstated to deter crimes.

. a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
11. Our government should pass a law that protects public health.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
12. Let us encourage people to live in a way that doesn't hurt the environment.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
13. Dengue contributed a high number of mortality rate in the country.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
14. It is best for students to educate themselves to prevent cyberbullying.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy
15. The government should create more jobs to alleviate the life of the poor.
a. Claim of fact b. Claim of Value c. Claim of Policy

Additional Activities

Congratulations! For your additional activities, list down your answer in the box.

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