FORMULATING

EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS
LC: Formulates evaluative statements about a text read.
 EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS

A statement that states one’s sound judgment about something through writing
which is supported by reasons and evidences.
Presents the strenghts and weaknesses of something based on a set of criteria
which needs to be factual, substantial, and unbiased.
Finding the value in the text through detailed analysis
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1. Statement of a critical evaluation. It is an evaluation or analysis of a book, journal,

article or other medium.
Example:
This critical review has evaluated the book Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E.
Frankl used technical and hifalutin words which make the book difficult to understand.
He presented his theories well with hidden personal experiences.

2. Statement on a main claim about a topic, issue, or problem. It is a persuasive or

argumentative piece of writing that begins with a debatable claim.
Example:
The old jeepney units should be phased out.
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3. Tentative statement on a main claim about a topic, issue or problem. It indicates the
subject, approach, and limitations of a topic without being specific. It makes use of
limiting words, modal verbs, or softening verbs.
Example:
It is likely for humans to survive in Mars.
4. Statement of position and reason. It describes one side of an arguable viewpoint.
Example:
Having a uniform policy in school will ensure the security of students in school as
visitors and students will be easily distinguished.
Having uniforms in school would limit the students’ self expression and would be an
additional expense for them too.
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5. Statement on a main claim about the topic in relation to the object of study. It is a
statement based on a basic truth that you know in your head and no observation is
necessary.
Example:
All sisters are female siblings.
6. Statement of main argument and main points of comparison. It is a statement which
focuses on the ways in which certain things or ideas are similar to or different from one
another.
Example:
Both Benigni’s and Pizza Squares offer a great variety of ingredients than Cowabunga
pizza place, but the lively ambiance at Cowabunga’s makes it a better place to go for a
taste of pop culture.
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7. Statement of main focus or direction. It is a statement indicating one’s

reflection of how and why one has changed as a result of learning.
Example:
In our class, we studied the play The Millione-Pound Bank Note by Mark Twain.
It was a good play and I really liked it. In the class discussion, we talked about
many things like how one’s good behavioral traits can lead him to fortunate
circumstances. The discussion was interesting and I learned a lot from it.
8. Statement of main purpose. It is a statement that summarizes a specific topic
or goals of a document.
Example: The purpose of this paper is to discuss the Zika virus.
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9. Statement of problem and recommendations. It is a statement that illustrates a

clear vision and overall method that will be used to solve the problem at hand.
Example: Stephen King writes that people naturally like watching horror movies as
a way of expressing their inner violent emotions. However, the problem with this
theory is that a lot of people hate horror films. Once we see the real attraction to
scary movies, we will be able to have a better grasp of American culture.
 STEPS IN MAKING EVALUATIVE STATEMENTS

1. Read.
2. Collect and organize.
3. Look for relationships between facts.
4. Look for significance of the relations.
ACTIVITY

1. Do the What Can I Do activities in Module 6.