OPINION AND ASSERTION

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
Read each statement carefully and identify whether it is a fact or
an opinion. On the space provided, write F it the statement is a
fact and O if it is an opinion.
1. The Philippines has the best government in the world.
2. The Philippines belongs to Southeast Asia.
3. A country that is run by a male leader is strong.
4. One of the manifestations of a first world country is the high
standard of living among its people.
5. A peaceful nation is a progressive nation.
MOTIVATION
Write your opinion on each of the topics below in your activity
notebook.

1. Using phones during class hours.

2. Wearing of school uniform

3. School vandalisms
OPINION AND ASSERTION

Although similar in form,

an opinion is different
from an assertion.
OPINION
• An opinion is the personal judgment or view of a
person about an issue or a topic. Most statements
of opinion begin with phrases like “For me…” “I
think…” or “I believe…”
EXAMPLE:
“I think the Miracle is the best movie
of all time.”
OPINION
• The opinion is usually grounded with
reasons, even if the reasons aren’t
always excellent. Everyone is free to
disagree with. It expects agreement,
but it invites disagreements.
ASSERTION
• An assertion is a statement used to make a
declaration or to make a firm belief on a particular
topic. All uncertainty and personality of the
subject is dropped, and the statement becomes
absolute.
EXAMPLE:
• “Beowulf is the best movie and everyone
has to watch it!”
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF WRITING AN
ASSERTION?

• In writing an assertion, the writer

aims to convey an idea or feeling
directly and to convince the reader to
accept his/her claim about a
particular topic.
HOW TO WRITE AN ASSERTION
• The assertion is where you make a claim or clearly define the
side you want to argue. Here’s a quick guide to help you write
a perfect statement of assertions.

1. BE KNOWLEDGEABLE
• Make sure your facts are straight before you
start writing your assertion. Do some research
on the subject.
HOW TO WRITE AN ASSERTION

2. BACK IT ALL UP
• Your assertions need to be stable throughout.
Surround them with your research findings.
3. BE CLEAR AND CONCISE
• Since assertion lets you take a stand on your topic,
it’s essential that you keep things clear and concise.
Don’t beat around the bush. State your claim.