LEARNING

OBJECTIVES
• Differentiate opinions and
assertions
• Formulate statement of
opinion or assertion.
 LET'S
HAVE A
REVIEW
Describe each type of claim Let's Review
discussed in our previous
lesson.

• CLAIM OF FACT

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Describe each type of claim Let's Review
discussed in our previous
lesson.

• CLAIM OF FACT

ASSERTS THAT A CONDITION EXISTED,

EXISTS, OR WILL EXIST AND ARE BASED
ON FACTS OR DATA.
Describe each type of claim Let's Review
discussed in our previous
lesson.

• CLAIM OF POLICY

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 Describe each type of claim Let's Review

discussed in our previous

lesson.

• CLAIM OF POLICY

• STATEMENTS THAT ARGUE THAT SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE

DONE.
• A CLAIM OF POLICY USUALLY HAS THE MODALS SHOULD, MUST,
AND OUGHT TO.
Describe each type of claim Let's Review

discussed in our previous

lesson.

• CLAIM OF VALUE

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 Describe each type of claim Let's Review
discussed in our previous
lesson.

• CLAIM OF VALUE

• A CLAIM THAT IS BASED ON PREFERENCE SUCH AS LIKES OR

DISLIKES, GOOD OR BAD.
• USUALLY COMPARES TWO IDEAS AGAINST ONE ANOTHER.
 QUARTER 2 MELC4

FORMULATING A
STATEMENT OF OPINION
OR ASSERTION
ACTIVATION Identify whether the
given statement is
an OPINION or
ASSERTION

Start!
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
1.The education system
should be reformed to focus
on practical skills.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
1.The education system
should be reformed to focus
on practical skills.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
2. Freedom of speech is a
fundamental human right.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
2. Freedom of speech is a
fundamental human right.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
3. Democracy is the most
effective form of government.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
3. Democracy is the most
effective form of government.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
4. In my view, the government
should play a more active role
in healthcare.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
4. In my view, the government
should play a more active role
in healthcare.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
5. Ice cream is a better
dessert than cake.

OPINION ASSERTION
 OPINION OR
ASSERTION
5. Ice cream is a better
dessert than cake.

OPINION ASSERTION
VERY GOOD!
FACT
OPINION
ASSERTION
What is a
fact?
A fact is a statement that
can be proven.
 OPINION
&
ASSERTION
 An opinion is an
"interpretation" or

OPINION "judgment" after making an

"observation". It is usually
a concept or impression
based on factual evidence.
 • It usually contains signal
words.

OPINION - In my opinion …
- I feel that …
- In my view …
- Speaking personally …
 Aims to present objective
ASSERTION information based on
evidence or logical
reasoning.
 • It is a statement that is
somewhat true or

ASSERTION somewhat false.

• Usually delivered
confidently and forcefully
as a statement fact or
belief.
 OPINION ASSERTION FACT
cannot be proven somewhat true, true
as true somewhat false
(a belief of (a belief of
someone) someone)
cannot be proven may be proven as
at all true or false
Remember that statement of OPINION…
- usually starts with signal phrases such as I think or
I believe and have words like best, worst, beautiful,
outstanding or should.
- has to do with one’s preferences or emotions.

Examples:
1. Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor of ice cream sold.
2. Ice cream sundae should always come with a cherry on top.
3. I think my outlook in life was changed by the pandemic.
 On the other hand, a
statement of ASSERTION
… Examples:
- does not start with a 1. Milk is good for your body.
phrase I think, or I believe.
2. Taking vitamins everyday makes you
- is considered as healthy and strong.
declaration, as if it were
true even though it may
not be.
What is the significance of
knowing the difference of a
fact, opinion, and assertion
in writing an exposition or
argumentative essay?
 LET'S CHECK!
Identify whether each of the
follo w in g s ta te m e n ts is a n e x a m p le
of OPINION or ASSERTION.
• Art lifts a human spirit.
• Art lifts a human spirit.

ASSERTION
2. An apple a day keeps
the doctor away.
2. An apple a day keeps
the doctor away.

ASSERTION
3. Volleyball is better than
basketball.
3. Volleyball is better
than basketball.

OPINION
4. Rice cakes are the
best desserts in
Isabela.
4. Rice cakes are the best
desserts in Isabela.

OPINION
5. The legal age for
drinking should be lowered
to sixteen.
5. The legal age for
drinking should be lowered
to sixteen.

OPINION
VERY GOOD,
STUDENTS!