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English-10!
Claims of Facts,
Values, and
Policy
By: Ma’am Larah V. Lubon
 Lesson Objectives
The students will identify the different types of
claims, formulate a concise and focused claim
and foster a culture of open communication by
expressing concerns through straightforward
claims.
 Green and Red Light!
Directions: Identify whether the thesis statements are pros and cons.
Raise the green light sign for pros and red if otherwise.
1. Cell phones appear to be an integral part of
social life, satisfying human needs through
communication rate growth; using cell
technologies simplifies our everyday activities.

PROS CONS
2. The surge in online education led to an
unjust access to knowledge that disregards
traditional notions of learning environments
of students.

PROS CONS
3. The absence of education tailored to the
digital age leaves individuals vulnerable to
misinformation, cyber threats, and challenges
presented by rapid technological
advancements.

PROS CONS
4. Integrating arts and creative expression into
education sparks imagination, enhances
emotional intelligence, and encourages
students to think outside the box.

PROS CONS
5. The everyday practices of the students
correlate to the set of policies that will
significantly improve the learning
environment.

PROS CONS
ACTIVITY:
What’s on
your Mind?
1.As outlined in the student handbook on page 9
number seven major offense, students are
prohibited to smoke fifty meters away from the
vicinity of the school.
2.The school should improve its enforcement of
the rule that prohibits smoking within a fifty-
meter radius of the school premises.
3.Quitting smoking is the best way to protect our
health.
a. What statement is grounded in
facts rather than emotions or beliefs?
1.As outlined in the student handbook on page
9 number seven major offense, students are
prohibited to smoke fifty meters away from
the vicinity of the school.
2.The school should improve its enforcement of
the rule that prohibits smoking within a fifty-
meter radius of the school premises.
3.Quitting smoking is the best way to protect
our health.
Which statement is shaped by an
individual perspective?
1.As outlined in the student handbook on page
9 number seven major offense, students are
prohibited to smoke fifty meters away from
the vicinity of the school.
2.The school should improve its enforcement of
the rule that prohibits smoking within a fifty-
meter radius of the school premises.
3.Quitting smoking is the best way to protect
our health.
What statement suggests a course of
action and what is the proposed
action?
1.As outlined in the student handbook on page
9 number seven major offense, students are
prohibited to smoke fifty meters away from
the vicinity of the school.
2.The school should improve its enforcement of
the rule that prohibits smoking within a fifty-
meter radius of the school premises.
3.Quitting smoking is the best way to protect
our health.
 CLAIMS OF FACTS

➢asserts that
something is true or not true
 CLAIMS OF CLAIMS
FACTS OF POLICY

➢asserts that ➢an action should

something is or should not be
true or not done
true
 CLAIMS OF FACTS
➢asserts that something is true
or not true

CLAIMS CLAIMS
OF VALUES OF POLICY
➢an assertion of ➢an action should
good or bad or should not be
done
 CLAIMS OF FACTS
➢asserts that something is true
or not true

specific objective
CLAIMS CLAIMS
OF VALUES debatable
OF POLICY
➢an assertion of ➢an action should
good or bad experience
or should not be
done
What are the different
types of claims?

❑Claims of Facts
❑Claims of Value
❑Claims of Policy
How do we create claim of facts?

Through establishing the context or setting

and the outcome of your assertion or claim.
How do we create claim of values?

Through creating the foundation of the

argument, presenting the impact, and
specifying the outcomes of the claim.
How do we create claim of policy?

This is by formulating a purpose, following

an action or proposal, the nature of policy,
and the scope of implementation.
GROUP ACTIVITY:

CLAIM IT
TO BELIEVE IT
 ACTIVITY 1
Directions: Identify what type of claims
are stated from the following
statements. Write only the letters
before the number.
F (claim of facts) V (claim of values) P (claim of policy)

1. Students who are part of school

organizations were surveyed and
recorded to be more active and
confident in participating in the
classrooms
F (claim of facts) V (claim of values) P (claim of policy)

2. Integrating an English-only policy

will further develop the students’
speaking skills.
F (claim of facts) V (claim of values) P (claim of policy)

3. The students are encouraged to

report incidents of cheating during
examinations to foster honesty and a
fair learning environment.
F (claim of facts) V (claim of values) P (claim of policy)

4. About 20% of teens will experience

depression before they reach
adulthood.
 ACTIVITY 1.1
Directions: For the last item, please
create a claim best suited to the
provided topic.
Topic: Tagumpay NHS Extracurricular Activities
and the students’ academic development
 ACTIVITY
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the correct answers.
Establishing your own stand is asserting the
worth and value of your beliefs and ideas.
Allow this lesson to empower you to cultivate a
better perspective, create opportunities, and
develop you to be a role model for others.