DIVISION OF GEN.

TRIAS CITY
Project ISuLAT – ACTIVITY SHEETS in ENGLISH 10
(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: __________________

ACTIVITY SHEET #4: Opinion or Assertion

GEAR UP
MELC: Formulate a statement of opinion or assertion

After the learners have finished answering this activity sheet, they will be able to:
1. differentiate between opinion and assertion;
2. formulate expression of opinion or assertion; and
3. compose a paragraph containing statements of opinions and assertions.

ENGAGE
An opinion is defined as a view, judgment or appraisal drawn from facts. It is usually a concept or
impression based on factual evidence. Opinions can change often and usually reflect one person.
“Cavite is a province where many Filipino heroes came from” may be considered an opinion which may
be drawn from facts and data showing the number of heroes who were born here as compared to other
provinces.
An assertion, on the other hand, is a declaration or expression for strong belief towards a particular
topic, often without evidence. It usually includes forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a
belief or a fact. In contrast to an opinion, an assertion which is usually subjective, expresses vindication,
mostly with no support or evidence.
“This pizza I bought from General Trias is the tastiest pizza in Cavite” is an assertion because it is
subjective and not founded on factual evidence.
a. Basic assertion – usually used in expressing personal beliefs.
b. Emphatic assertion – involves expressing empathy on how the writer understands the feelings and
emotions of the literary author.
c. I-Language assertion – expresses the feelings and preferences of the writer, usually with the use
of the pronoun ‘I’.

Commonplace assertions or ‘stereotypes’ are statements that sound true but are generally based on
common opinions.
Some words and phrases used in expressing opinions or assertions are:
I believe… It could be said that… Must Cannot
In my opinion… I am sure that… Never Best
Without question… I feel that… Always / All Worst

TEST
Directions: Use a check (✓) to mark the ones which you consider opinions and a cross (X) to those
which you consider as commonplace assertions.
________ 1. English is considered the universal language.
________ 2. Adobo is the best viand in the Philippines.
________ 3. NCR is a progressive region in our country.
________ 4. All dogs can be made into pets.
________ 5. I believe running is a better exercise than biking.
________ 6. Political views divide people.
________ 7. It could be said that Science and Religion are against one another.
________ 8. Black is a color associated with darkness and evil.
________ 9. Afternoon is a better part of the day than morning.
________ 10. Japan is the country to visit if you want to learn more about anime.
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Project ISuLAT – ACTIVITY SHEETS in ENGLISH 10
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REINFORCE
Directions: Go back to the ten statements under TEST. Choose three sentences and briefly explain why
you labeled each as either opinion or assertion. Underline Opinion or Assertion first before proceeding
to your explanation.

Statement # ___ (Opinion / Assertion)

Explanation:
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Statement # ___ (Opinion / Assertion)

Explanation:
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Statement # ___ (Opinion / Assertion)

Explanation:
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INTEGRATE
Directions: Ask three people (family members, friends, classmates, or neighbors) to share with you what
they think of the current situation brought about by COVID-19. Then, write their statements below. After
that, evaluate whether the information you gathered from each of them is either an opinion or an
assertion.

Interviewee 1: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Opinion or Assertion? Why? _______________________________________________________________
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Interviewee 2: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Opinion or Assertion? Why? _______________________________________________________________
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Interviewee 3: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Opinion or Assertion? Why? _______________________________________________________________
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 DIVISION OF GEN. TRIAS CITY
Project ISuLAT – ACTIVITY SHEETS in ENGLISH 10
(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

ASSESS
Directions: Read each statement carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the blank
before each number.
______ 1. This type of assertion is usually used in standing up for personal beliefs.
A. I-Language Assertion C. Basic Assertion
B. Emphatic Assertion D. Opinion
______ 2. This involves expressing empathy and expounding on how the writer understands the feelings and
emotions of the literary author.
A. I-Language Assertion C. Basic Assertion
B. Emphatic Assertion D. Opinion
______ 3. This is a view, judgment or appraisal drawn from facts.
A. I-Language Assertion C. Basic Assertion
B. Emphatic Assertion D. Opinion
______ 4. This expresses feelings and preferences of the writer, usually with the use of the pronoun ‘I’.
A. I-Language Assertion C. Basic Assertion
B. Emphatic Assertion D. Opinion
______ 5. This is a declaration or expression for strong belief towards a particular topic, often without evidence.
A. Opinion C. Basic Assertion
B. Assertion D. Opinion

SHARPEN
Directions: Choose one from the given topics below and compose an essay with 250 words, stating your
opinion (provide facts) and/or assertion about it. Your work will be graded based on the attached rubric.
You may use the space below or another sheet of paper.

Topics: Legalization of divorce in the Philippines

Face-to-face learning starting next quarter
No periodical exams for School Year 2020-2021
Which is better – online or modular distance learning modality?

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 DIVISION OF GEN. TRIAS CITY
Project ISuLAT – ACTIVITY SHEETS in ENGLISH 10
(Intensified Support to Learning Alternatives Through Activity Sheets)

Essay Writing Rubric

CRITERIA ADVANCED PROFICIENT LEARNING BEGINNER TOTAL
(4 pts.) (3 pts.) (2 pts.) (1 pt.)
The paragraph clearly The paragraph states an An opinion is not clearly The opinion is not easily
Content states an opinion / opinion / assertion about stated, and there is little understood and there is
assertion about the topic. the topic. reference to the topic. reference to the topic.
Word choice is creative
Word choice enhances There is evidence of
Word Choice and enhances the Word choice is limited.
the paragraph. attention to word choice.
paragraph.
There are few errors in There are several errors in There are numerous
Grammar, There are no errors in grammar, mechanics, grammar, mechanics, errors in grammar,
Mechanics, and grammar, mechanics and/or spelling, but they and/or spelling that mechanics, and/or
Spelling and/or spelling. do not interfere with somehow affect spelling that greatly
understanding. understanding. affect understanding.
References:
Villalobos, John Lerry F. (2020). English Grade 10. PIVOT 4A Learner’s Material, Quarter 2, First Edition. Department of Education Region IV-A CALABARZON

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