Dear God, I thank You for protecting me

through the night. I praise You and give You

thanks for all the blessings You have bestowed
on me. Lord, I give You all my words, thoughts,
and consecrate them to You. Lord, May the
words of my mouth and the meditation of my
heart be pleasing to You, for You O Lord are my
strength and my redeemer.
In Jesus name. Amen.
 QUARTER 2 MODULE 3
Formulate a statement of opinion
or assertion
OBJECTIVES:
differentiate opinion and assertion
react on issues given
formulate statement of opinion and assertion
distinguish the types of argument—assertion,
reason and evidence;
use transition words and expressions that
emphasize a point; and
compose a persuasive text of three paragraphs
expressing one’s stand on an issue.
Identify if the following statement is a
fact, opinion, or assertion.
1. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
2. Chewing gums while peeling onion keeps you from
crying.
3. The brain of an ostrich is smaller than its eyeball.
4. Christmas is the best season of the year.
5. If you eat and then immediately go swimming, you
will have stomach cramps.
FACT
- Is a statement that can be proven by evidences
Personal observation Reliable source
From the expert

Example: People use their legs to walk.

Opinion vs. Assertions
An OPINION is a personal judgement or
view of a person about an issue or a topic.

Statement of opinion begins with phrases…

For me…

I think…

I believe…

Example: I think Miracle is the best movie of all

time.
Assertion
- Is a statement use to make declaration or to make a
firm belief on a particular topic.

Example: Beowulf is the best movie and everyone

has to watch it.

Statement---makes a claim or strong belief about the

movie Beowulf.
In writing assertion, the writer
Aims to convey an idea or feeling directly
Convinces the reader to accept his or her claim about
a particular topic
Opinion
Is a VIEW, a JUDGEMENT, or an APPRAISAL about a
particular matter;
Is based on facts, but is difficult to objectively verify
because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory
proofs of soundness;
Is a judgement based on facts, an honest attempt to
draw reasonable conclusion from factual evidence;
Is introduced by phrases such as; I think, I believe, in
my opinion, based on what I know, etc.
Example
We know that most people go without proper medical
care, so you form an opinion that the country should
institute national health insurance even though it
costs billions of pesos.
San Francisco Giants is the best baseball team.
Purple is the best color.
Capitalism is better than socialism.
Assertion
Is something that someone claims as facts, sometimes
without evidence or reference to back up the claim;
Can’t be verified as being true, it’s just a statement that
someone says in a strong manner but does not back it
up with any evidence that is verifiable;
Is an stylistic approach or technique involving strong
declaration, a forceful confident and positive
statement regarding a belief or fact. It is often without
proof or any support. It’s purpose is to express ideas
clearly or feelings directly.
Identify if each sentence is a fact, opinion,
or assertion.
1. I really believe that William Shakespeare is the best
writer ever.
2. Cold weather is the best weather.
3. An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
4. Your heart pumps blood through your body.
5. One liter of water weighs one kilogram.
Three Parts of an Argument
A- Assertion
R- Reasoning
E- Evidence
Assertion
An assertion is usually a simple statement,
such as:
“Homework is a waste of time,” or
“Television news is boring,”

An assertion is the thesis statement or the

main point of an argument.
Reasoning
Reasoning is the “because” part of an argument, as in
the following examples:

— “Homework is a waste of time because it takes time

away from other activities that are more important.”

— “Television news is boring because it doesn’t talk

about issues that are relevant to me.”
Evidence
Evidence supports reasoning. There are many different
kinds of evidence, ranging from expert testimony or
statistics to historical or contemporary examples.

“Homework is a waste of time because it takes time away

from other activities that are more important. For
example, we end up doing worksheets of math problems
instead of getting outside and getting fresh air and
exercise.”
Television news is boring because it doesn’t
talk about issues that are relevant to me. For
example, I never see stories about the issues
that kids deal with every day.”
Transitions to Add Information
again also and along
with
another as well besides finally

for for next moreover

example instance
 Transitions to Emphasize a Point
in fact so with this in for this
mind reason
first thing to another key frequently important to
remember point realize

indeed key point most must be

importantly remembered

on the on the significant to point out

positive side negative side that

to emphasize to repeat truly Apparently

surprisingly to reiterate to illustrate in most cases

enough
But government responses have thus far lacked not
only in competence, but in compassion and dignity.
Some groups, including Kadamay, have organized
and livestreamed “protests at home.” (Nick
Aspinwall in The Diplomat)
Assertion:
Reasoning:
Evidence:
The ability to read empowers people, especially the poor
and the oppressed. It gives them an opportunity to learn
and understand their basic rights, which include the right
against unlawful searches and seizures as well as the right
not to be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due
process of law. To be able to write reinforces the exercise
of basic freedoms such as speech, of expression, and of
assembly. (Lorenz Defensor in Inquirer.net)
 Assertion:
 Reasoning:
 Evidence:
MODULE 3: Written works:
Answer the
activities in Let’s Dig In.

For Argument 1&2, read and find out

the Assertion, Reasoning, and Evidence.

Answer Transition Exercise A & B.

 MODULE 3: Performance Task
Topics Statement of Opinion Statement of Assertion
1. Using phones during
class hours
2. Wearing of school
uniform
3. Face to face classes

4. Vaccination of
pediatric population

5. Modular distance
learning