Reading and Writing

Quarter 3 – Module 8

Formulating Evaluative
Statements
Reading and Writing – Grade 11
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Quarter 3 – Module 8: Formulating Evaluative Statements

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What I Need to Know
It is essential to express and write evaluative statements. It can provide practical information of a
situation or a reading material based on the judgment through evaluative statements.
With the right amount of understanding and application of evaluative statements, bridging of
communication within and among groups will be more effective and efficient.
This module is done to make evaluative statements about the read text and the identification of
assertions in content and make counterclaims as a response. In this module, you are expected to;
Formulate evaluative statements about the text read
a. Assertions about the content and properties of a text read;
b. Counterclaims in response to claims made in a text read.

What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

_______ 1. It is the main argument presented by the author to the reader, which may be agreed upon or not.
a. Assertion b. Counterclaim
c. Claim d. Critical Reading
_______ 2. This refers to the statement you make to reflect your judgement and generalization about a text
you have read.
a. Evaluative statement b. Counterclaim
c. Claim d. Assertion
________3. These are declarations made emphatically, especially as part of an argument or as if it is to be
understood as a statement of fact.
a. Evaluative statement b. Counterclaim
c. Claim d. Assertion
_______ 4. "The result presents a high possibility for students to pass the exam due to the high percentage
of easy questions." This statement is an example of _________ .
a. I-Language Assertion b. Emphatic Assertion
c. Basic Assertion d. Counterclaim
_______ 5. "I understand that you are too busy with your work, but I need your help in setting up the venue
for my daughter's birthday." This statement is an example of __________ .
a. I-Language Assertion b. Emphatic Assertion
c. Basic Assertion d. Counterclaim
_______ 6. "When I don't get enough sleep, I easily feel irritated. So I'll try to go to bed earlier." This
statement is an example of _____.
a. I-Language Assertion b. Emphatic Assertion
c. Basic Assertion d. Counterclaim
_______ 7. This shows that the text is clear and has a logical pattern.
a. Mechanics b. Coherence and cohesion
c. Organization d. Language Use
_______ 8. This shows that the text is made of language appropriate to the level of the expected reader.
a. Mechanics b. Coherence and cohesion
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 c. Organization d. Language Use
_______ 9. This shows that the text observes proper capitalization.
a. Mechanics b. Coherence and cohesion
c. Organization d. Language Use
_______ 10. This shows that the text expresses the continuity of thoughts and ideas.
a. Mechanics b. Coherence and cohesion
c. Organization d. Language Use

Lesson 1
The evaluative statement is a statement that you can make to reflect your judgment and
generalization about a text you have read. You may use evidence from the text to formulating assertions or
positive statements about the content of a text and properties of a text you have read. Another way to
formulate evaluative statements is by formulating counterclaims.

We have discussed that the properties of well-written texts are an organization, which is the clear
and logical pattern, coherence and cohesion refer to connection of ideas, language use or the choice of
words and mechanics, which means proper capitalization, punctuations, spelling, and grammar. These
properties help in assessing and making evaluative statements on the read text.

Now we will discuss writing evaluative statements through assertions and counterclaims to state
them in a very logical manner effectively.

Assertions have different types, such as basic assertion, emphatic assertion, and Language
assertion.
Counterclaims are made as a contrast to the perspective of the argument stated.

What's In

Directions: Read and analyze the given situation. Answer the questions after and write your answer on
your English notebook.
An employer received a curriculum vitae of an applicant who was a fresh college graduate.
The company was looking for someone who had a college degree, work experience, and skills. As
the employer evaluated the applicant's credentials, it was found out that he lacks work experience.
The credentials were impressive – a student leader, an honor student, a volunteer in the community.
He wanted to hire the applicant, but something was missing, work experience. Hence. He wrote an
evaluation and submitted it to his superior for consideration.

1. What are the qualifications the employer is looking for based on the given situation?

a. College undergraduate, National Certificate and skills

b. Work experience, National Certificate, and skills
c. College degree, work experience, and skills
d. Work experience, skills, and multilingual.
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 2. What was one of the qualifications failed to be achieved by the applicant?
a. Work experience
b. College degree
c. National certification
d. Computer literacy
3. If you were the employer, what would you do?
a. I would do the same that the employer did.
b. I would look for another applicant suited for the job.
c. I would hire the applicant.
d. I would refer the applicant to other companies he will be qualified.

What's New
Directions: Based on the given situation on What’s In, draw some conclusion or evaluation on the
employer and the applicant.

Evaluation Explanation

Employer
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Applicant
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 What Is It

Evaluative statements express one's judgment and generalizations about a text that you have read.
One can articulate evaluative statements through assertions and counterclaims.
After reading a certain text, a reader can create positive statements about the content and the
properties of the text. These statements may be declared emphatically as if it is to be understood as a fact.
These are called assertions.
Usually, a text contains a claim which suggests an idea to the reader. In turn, the reader may have
an opposing argument than the writer, which is called a counterclaim.
These are different types of assertion:
1. Basic assertion is a statement used to express the writer's feelings directly,
beliefs, and opinions. This is generally used in writing formal papers like thesis
and dissertation.
2. The empathic assertion is a statement used to express empathy or understand
the literary author's feelings and emotions. This generally consists of two parts;
the first part recognizes the situation or even the character's feelings on the text,
and; the second part is where the writer states his stand about the situation.
3. -Language assertion – is a statement used to express feelings and preference of
the writer. It focuses on using the pronoun "I" if the author wants to express
negative feelings and opinions, which can be best used in writing a reflection
paper.

What's More
Activity 1

Directions: Write statements of assertion or counterclaims based on a given situation. Please write your
answer on your English notebook.

1. The article states that "Filipino Time" is not cultural. Therefore, it would not be involuntarily shared
in one community.

Counterclaim: ________________________________________________________
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 2. Situation: Many foreigners come to the Philippines to do plastic surgery because they think it is
cheaper.
Assertion:
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3. Situation: In posting things on social media, you must think before you click. Assertion:
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Activity 2: Evaluative Reading

Directions: Read the Excerpt of Emma Watson's Speech on Gender Equality at the United
Nations and produce an evaluative statement. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.

I was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women six months ago.

The more I spoke about feminism, the more I realized that fighting for women's rights has too
often become synonymous with man-hating. If there is one thing I know for certain is that this has to
stop. For the record, feminism is the belief that men and women should have equal rights and
opportunities. It is the theory of political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.

How do you react to the first paragraph?

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When I was eight, I was called bossy because I wanted to direct a play we would put on our
parents. When at 14, I started to be sexualized by certain media elements. At 15, my girlfriends started

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 dropping out of sports teams because they didn't want to appear masculine. At 18, my male friends
were unable to express their feelings.

Do you have the same experience with the author in this paragraph? Either yes or no, share your
own experience.
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_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

I decided that I was a feminist. This seemed uncomplicated to me. But my recent research has
shown me that feminism has become an unpopular word. Women are choosing not to identify as
feminists. Apparently, [women's expression is] seen as strong, aggressive, isolating and anti-men,
unattractive even…

Men, I would like to give you this opportunity to extend your formal invitation. Gender equality
is your issue, too. Because to date, I've seen my father's role as a parent being valued less by society.
I've seen young men who have a mental illness, unable to ask for help for fear it would make them
less of a man. Suicide is the biggest killer of men in the UK between 20 to 49, eclipsing road
accidents, cancer, and heart disease. I've seen men fragile and insecure from what constitutes male
success. Men don't have the benefits of equality either.

In paragraphs three and four, what statements show agreeable and convincible? Why?
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What I Have Learned

Directions: Choose the letter of your choice from the box. Write your answer on the space provided before
each item. Place your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
a. Assertion e. Claim
b. Basic Assertion f. I-Language Assertion
c. Counterclaim g. Evaluative Statement
d. Emphatic

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____1. This generally refers to one's judgment and generalizations about a text that you have read.

____2. This refers to positive statements about the content and properties of a text that you have read.

____3. This contrasts with the perspective of the main argument.

____4. This is a statement used to express the feelings and preferences of the writer. The author can express
negative feelings and opinions, which may be applied in writing a reflection paper.

____ 5. This is a statement used to express how the person understands the literary author's feelings and
emotions.

What I Can Do
Directions: Read each item carefully answer the following questions. Choose the letter of the
reasonable and logical evaluation. Write your answer on your English notebook.
1. Senior High School students should apply cosmetics in going to school.

a. I agree if it would be appropriate and in moderation.

b. I disagree because students do not need that to achieve better grades. c. Yes, of course.
d. all of the above

2. "New Normal" is a good practice to prevent the increase of COVID-19 cases.

a. Yes, it is better to stay home

b. I disagree because the more we follow the "new normal," the more cases of COVID-19.
c. "New Normal" is a health protocol that needs to be followed.
d. None of the above

3. Online classes are accessible to all public schools.

a. Yes, I agree based on the Wi-Fi-for-all program.

b. Not all public schools established internet connectivity.
c. No, I disagree.
d. Not all households can afford to pay for connectivity.

4. All students must have new smart cell phones for the online classes.

a. Yes, I agree because it will be helpful.

b. I disagree, a new laptop would be better for online classes.
c. I disagree because practically, students can make use of what they already have.
d. I agree because I also want to have one.

5. Students will not learn from modular classes compared to face-to-face classes.

a. Students can still learn when consistently done and with the help of household partners.
b. Students will not learn that much.
c. I agree, face-to-face classes are better.
d. I disagree; modular classes include everything that needed to be answered.

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Assessment
Directions: Read each item carefully and answer the following questions. Choose the letter of
appropriate evaluative statement to the text or situation. Place your answer on your English
notebook.

1. The text states, "We must all help to save the planet." What is the best evaluative statement.

a. It is a mandate to be followed by all.

b. Most people do not care about the planet anymore.
c. The intention is to encourage more people to care about cleanliness and the like.
d. Earth hour is expected in the years to come.
2. The text states, "Only the rich are becoming richer." What is the best evaluative statement?

a. Most rich people invest their assets in businesses; this generally promotes an increase in net
worth.
b. Rich people share their assets within their families.
c. The poor will never be rich in the future.
d. Most rich people make use of their money to show how rich they are.
3. The article claims that "Corruption will end in the new administration." What is the best
counterclaim?

a. The new administration can bring recent management changes.

b. The new administration will not merely end corruption.
c. Corruption will not end in the new administration.
d. Corruption will be minimized in the new administration.
4. "The researcher believes that the conduct of the study will be feasible." Which among the statements
best describes an assertion?

a. The researcher believes that the conduct of the study will be achievable.
b. The conduct of the study is feasible.
c. It is with confidence that the conduct of the research is feasible.
d. The researcher will conduct the study.
5. Situation: You want to share your ideas about the series you have watched recently entitled "The
Crown." How do you state an I-Language Assertion out of this situation?

a. The series depicts the royal family's life, which gives the viewers a grasp of what is happening
in the royal houses. Hopefully, it should not expose confidential details of the monarchy.
b. The series depicts the royal family's life, but hopefully, it should not expose confidential details
of the monarchy.
c. "The Crown" depicts the secret life of the monarchy.
d. It raises many issues in the royal family and their strict protocols and how it affects the future
of the monarchy.

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 Additional Activities

Directions: Fill in the table with an evaluative statement based on the given text or situation. Copy and
answer it on your English notebook.

Text / Situation Evaluative Statement Classification (Negative or

Positive)

Example: The statement is very Negative

"If you are not so smart, you discriminative against those
should try to be a teacher." with average intelligence
and teachers in general.

"No mass gathering until

January 2021."

The WIFI-for-all program

The article states that

"Filipino Time" is not
cultural. Therefore, it would
not be involuntarily shared
in one community.

In posting things on social

media, you must think
before you click.

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 Answer Key

References
Filomena T. Dayagbil, Ed D.et.al. Critical Reading and Writing for the Senior High School, Lorimar
Publishing Incorporated, 2016.

https://www.elcomblus.com/formulating-evaluative-statements/
https://www.brainscape.com/flashcards/critical-reading-as-reasoning-
6787764/packs/10793702
https://www.scribd.com/document/385235564/RWS11-2-4-5Critical-Reading-as-Reasoningand-
Formulation-Evaluative-Statements

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 Development Team

Writer: Nuriza J. Salasain, SHST- II

Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School-SASHS
Zamboanga City

Editors: John Philip M. Eijansantos, LPT

Reviewer: Florenda H. Quinte, Ph. D.

Valeria Fides G. Corteza, Ph. D.
EPS- English

Layout Artist: John Philip m. Eijansantos, LPT

Management Team:
Roy C. Tuballa, EMD.JD.CESO VI
Jay S. Montealto, CESO VI
Norma T. Francisco, DM
Mildred D. Dayao, Ed.D.
Valeria Fides G. Corteza, Ph. D.
Aida Coyme, Ed. D.

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