Activity 1: Identifying Claims

Directions: Read each statement below and Identify if it is a claim of fact, value or policy.
Write FACT, VALUE, or POLICY on a separate sheet of paper.

_____________ 1.
Love is more valuable than money.
_____________ 2.
The only life in the universe exists on this planet.
_____________ 3.
Extra judicial killings are killing innocent civilians.
_____________ 4.
Legislation should be passed to stop the sale of cigarettes.
_____________ 5.
The age at which people can get a driver’s license must be raised to 18.
_____________ 6.
The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline.
_____________ 7.
A dress code should be introduced for all public high schools.
_____________ 8.
Global warming will impact future generations and eventually ruin the
environment.
_____________ 9. Parents should not only be aware of how their children are using social
media, but also understand the potential positive and negative impacts of
social media use.
_____________10. The Career Support Network is an excellent resource for people who are
considering a mid-life career change.
Activity 2: What Do You Think?
Directions: Based on what you have learned, what are the qualities that a critical reader
should possess? List down all the characteristics that you think a critical reader should
have.

Qualities of a
Critical Reader

Guide Questions:
1. What are the benefits of becoming a critical reader?
2. How does critical reading improve writing?
3. How can I effectively distinguish among claims of fact, policy, and value?
4. Why do we need sufficient, relevant evidence, and sound reasoning to support a
claim?
Activity 3: Write it Right!
Directions: From the four sentences below, choose one. Then, w rite a 100-word
essay employing claim of fact, policy and value.
1. How do Covid – 19 vaccines work?
2. Do same-sex couples make fit parents?
3. Why is it important to say no to drugs?
4. How does a gadget affect a student? How can we prevent technology addiction?

RUBRIC in Writing an Essay

CRITERIA PROFICIENT DOING WELL NEEDS PRACTICE

(8 – 10 pts.) (4-7 pts.) (1-3 pts.)
Makes an accurate claim Makes an accurateDoes not make a
Claim that is sufficient to but vague or
claim, or makes an
answer the question incomplete claim inaccurate claim.
Provides appropriate Provides appropriate,
Does not provide
Evidence and sufficient evidence but insufficient
evidence, or provides
to support the claim evidence to support
inappropriate
the claim evidence that doesn’t
support the claim
Provides accurate and Provides reasoning Does not provide
Reasoning complete reasoning that but lacking evidence reasoning, or only
links evidence to to support the claim provides reasoning
support the claim that does not link
evidence to claim