Welcome to

our English
Class!
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CLASSROOM
RULES
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ActivityTime

4 Pics 1 Word
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F A C T
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P O L I C Y
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V A L U E
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CLAIMS OF FACT,
POLICY, AND
VALUE
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LESSON
OBJECTIVES:
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CLAIMS OF FACT,
POLICY, AND
VALUE
― Irene M. Pepperberg
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CLAIMS
are statements about what is true
or good or about what should be
done or believed
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Three Types of Claims

CLAIM OF FACT

CLAIM OF POLICY

CLAIM OF VALUE
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1.Claims of Fact
-are grounded with factual evidence
that is sufficient, reliable, and
appropriate. Claims of fact also can be
factual or historical, relational or
predictive.
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Teens who engage in unprotected sex will

develop STDs, become pregnant, and/or
contract AIDS.

Cancer is a common disease, but it is not

contagious.
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The Philippine Eagle is a critically

endangered species.

Social distancing is important during the

coronavirus pandemic.
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2.Claims of Policy
are specific statements on
procedures or laws that need to be
modified based on certain issues or
conditions.
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Uniforms should be required at all

public high schools.

There should be criminal charges

brought against people who use social
media to bully others.
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We should stop spending so much on

prisons and start spending more on
education.

Texting while driving should be an

offense punishable by jail time.
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3.Claims of Value
focused on relative judgment such
as goodness or badness, and these
are usually addressed based on
standards.
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Stealing is wrong.

Smoking is dangerous to your

health.
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Privacy is more important than

security.

Imposing curfew hours for teens is

a good move.
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ActivityTime
Signal Your
Claims!
Vaping can lead to increase blood
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pressure, lung disease, and insulin

resistance.

CLAIM OF
FACT
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The basic keys to success are

perseverance and discipline.

CLAIM OF
VALUE
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Studies have shown that exposure to

violent media is a risk factor for
violent behaviors.

CLAIM OF FACT
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We should not use our cellphone

inside the classroom.

CLAIM OF
POLICY
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Junk foods are unhealthy.

CLAIM OF
VALUE
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We should not kill or harm animals.

CLAIM OF
POLICY
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ActivityTime
Formulate Your Own
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ActivityTime
Topic: Internet
Addiction
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ActivityTime
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QuizTime
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ASSIGNMENT
On a ½ crosswise paper answer the following:
1. Differentiate the three types of Claims.
2. Write at least two statements for each type of
claim.
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THANK YOU!