TXTBK/SLMs + QUALAS

Textbook/Supplementary Materials/Self-
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No: 3
Learning Modules based instruction paired In English 9
with MELC- Based Quality Assured Learning
Activity Sheet (LAS) Quarter ___3___ Week __3___

Name: _________________________________________Grade & Section: _______________________________

Teacher: _____________________________________________ Date Submitted: __________________________

MELC 3:
Judge the validity of the evidence listened to (read) EN9LC-IVh-2.15
Lesson/Topic:
Validity of a Claim
Reference/Source: Page No.:
https://app.shoreline.edu/doldham/SRR.html

Objectives/Subtasks:
1. Determine whether the claim is valid or invalid

Activity No: 1 Title: Valid or Invalid Claims Day: 1

Key Concept

A claim is a statement about something, which could, in theory, be supported with evidence. It is an assertion
about the way things are, or were, or will be, or should be. Claims are, almost by definition, controversial, in the sense
that not everyone agrees with them. That is why they require evidence.
Claims are statements about what is true or good or about what should be done or believed. Claims are
potentially arguable.
Example: "A liberal arts education prepares students best" is a claim, while "I didn't like the book" is not. The rest of
the world can't really dispute whether I liked the book or not, but they can argue about the benefits of liberal arts. "I
thought the movie was cool" is not an arguable statement, but "the movie was Paul Newman's best" is, for people can
disagree and offer support for their different opinions.

Identify if the Claim is Valid

There are many ways arguments can go wrong, but only a few ways to make them logical. Logical arguments provide
convincing evidence for claims. To identify if the claim is valid, one should check if the claim is:
1. Based from fact
2. Presented an evidence (based from statistics)
3. Gives out acceptable reason based from truth
4. Presented by a reliable person like an expert or a specialist
5. Based from a study or research
6. Informed by a reputable organization or agency

Look at the claims below:

1. Doctors recommend to their patients to take vitamin C everyday to help protect immune system
deficiencies.

The claim # 1 is valid because it is a statement from a health expert. One can imply that doctors have gone through
research first before concluding the health benefits of Vitamin C.

2. All men in the military are fearless.

The claim # 2 is invalid because it is based from personal observation and/or belief. No evidence has been laid down
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and it is not conclusive to claim that every single men in the military does not feel any fear.

Directions: Claims can be valid or invalid. Draw a happy face  if the claim is valid and draw a sad face  if
it is invalid.

Claim Valid () or Invalid ()

1. All men are strong.
2. The constitution gives us freedom of speech.
3. Environmentalists say that if people do not stop cutting more trees and not
replaced them, climate change will be a great threat to our mother earth.
4. Watching television will dull children’s memory.
5. All teachers wear high-grade spectacles.
6. Typhoon Yolanda has misplaced millions of people.
7. Based from John Hopkins University CSSE Repository Data, the mortality
of the COVID19 cases in the Philippines is 1.98%.
8. Planting and gardening can relieve mental stress according to psychology
experts.
9. This perfume makes you the most unforgettable woman on Earth.
10. Study shows that not limiting children’s exposure to gadgets can lead to
several negative effects.

Lesson/Topic:
Validity of a claim
Reference/Source: Page No.: __________
https://brainly.ph/question/2444774

Objectives/Subtasks:
2. Determine unsupported generalizations and exaggerations

Activity No: 2 Title: Unsupported Generalizations and Exaggerations Day: 2

Key Concept

In most cases, a claim becomes invalid due to exaggerating and generalizing of the arguments without proof or
evidence. Expressions that presents exaggeration and generalizations should not be used.

Example:
All girls in Calbayog have fair skin.
Using the word “all”, the claim generalizes that all girls living in Calbayog have fair skin without presenting valid
evidence or data to support the claim as a result the claim is invalid. This statement shows an unsupported
generalization.

On the other hand, exaggeration is the use of additional causative agents into the mix when it is not needed.
An example is when you say: "I studied hard for the exam. I passed. Rene also studied hard. Both of us have a
special pen that allowed us to pass." Granted, studying hard will indeed increase your chances of passing, but a
special, magic pen? No.

Directions: Read carefully the claims below. Determine the statements below whether it is unsupported
generalization or exaggeration. Write “Unsupported Generalization” or “Exaggeration”.

Example: Exaggeration 1. If you wear this dress, you will be the next Ms. Anyag.
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 ____________________ 1. Liniment relieves body aches and pains in seconds.
____________________ 2. In general, all boys are naughty.
____________________ 3. This make-up makes you the most beautiful woman in the world.
____________________ 4. Most artists are loner.
____________________ 5. Typhoon Rolly killed millions of people.

Lesson/Topic:
Evidence-based claims
Reference/Source: Celebrating Diversity through World Literature Learner’s Material 10 Page No.: 132
https://app.shoreline.edu/doldham/SRR.html

Objectives/Subtasks:
3. Identify evidence presented in an article

Activity No: 3 Title: Evidence-based Claims Day: 3 & 4

Key Concept

Critical thinking means being able to make good arguments. Arguments are claims backed up by reasons that
are supported by evidence. Argumentation is a social process of two or more people making arguments, responding to
one another--not simply restating the same claims and reasons--and modifying or defending their positions
accordingly.

To have a valid argument, it should present or explain the issue or case and gives reasons and supports these
reasons to prove its points (evidence).

Answers Key:

English 9 Quarter 3 Week 3

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 & 4

1.  1. in seconds A.
2.  2. all 1. Crashes – excessive speed
3.  3. most beautiful woman -- improper passing
4.  4. Most -- running red lights
5.  5. Millions of people -- tail gaiting
6.  2. Injuries – running red light
7.  -- failing to yield
8.  -- running stop signs
9.  3. Fatalities – overtaking on the left
10.  -- improper lane change
– running stop signs
– running red lights

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