CRITICAL READING AS

REASONING
 Formulating
Evaluative Statements

By dvdjnc1788
Objectives
At the end of the 120-minute period, 80% of the students should be
able to:
A. Formulate evaluative statements about a text read:
• assertions about the content and properties of a text read;
and
• counter claims in response to claims made in a text read (
B. Write evaluative statements
C. Reflect on the importance of providing a sound evaluative
statement
Let’s think about

1. Have you ever tried to convince your parents that you should get
something? What did you do?
2. Does it always work? Why? Why not? How can you improve?
3. When do you have to argue? Do you always win?
4. What are some things people do to win an argument?
5. Where do we need the skills to argue? How will a set of guidelines
help you succeed?”
Learning Experience
Take a look at the pictures below. What can you say
about them?
 Let’s Think!

1. What have you noticed about your responses?

Do they reflect your belief about the topics/issues or
do they express your disagreement about them?
3. How did you come up with your answers?
 Assertions
▪ When someone makes a statement investing his strong belief
in it, as if it is true, though it may not be, he is making an
assertion. An assertion is a stylistic approach or technique
involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and
positive statement regarding a belief or a fact.
▪ Often, it is without proof or any support. Its purpose is to
express ideas or convey an idea or feeling directly and
convince the reader to accept the writer's interpretation of a
particular literary work.
 Key Takeaways
Assertions are declarative sentences that claim something is true about
something else.
1. Statement of Fact
This is a statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses,
verified observations, or the results of research.
▪ Example: The sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal purposes, such as an anaesthetic and a
sedative.
▪ Corona virus started in transmission of virus from animals to humans in 2019.
2. Statement of Opinion
Opinions are based on facts, but are difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of
producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
Example: The popularity of sampaguita flowers is most evident in places of worship.
- I think the government reacted poorly to the corona virus pandemic.
 Key Takeaways
Assertions are declarative sentences that claim something is true about
something else.
3. Statement of Convention
A convention is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms.
Conventions depend on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs.
Example: The sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasminum of thefamily Oleaceae.
- Corona virus is a viral disease.
4. Statement of Preference
Preferences are based on personal choice; therefore, they are subjective and cannot
be objectively proven or logically attacked.
Example: Sampaguitas are the most beautiful and most fragrant of all flowers.
-Samantha Bernado’s answer: My heart goes to the senior citizen because they are the
most vulnerable this time of pandemic.
 Formulating Counterclaims

Counterclaims are claims made to rebut a previous claim.

▪ They provide a contrasting perspective to the main argument. By
being able to locate and provide counterclaims to an argument, you
show a deep competence and familiarity with the writer’s topic. It
shows that you are examining different perspectives and not just
passively accepting the writer’s claim.
▪ It shows that you have thoroughly considered the topic, and are willing
to engage different viewpoints from your own, thus remaining
objective. It also helps you clarify what your personal position is on the
topic
 What is Evaluative Statement?

It is a way of giving a better explanation to show the strength and

weaknesses of something through writing. It presents a value
judgment based on a set of criteria. It is also used in giving a sound
judgment-a judgment that can be backed up or supported by valid
reasons or proofs. It is the writer’s way of explaining why a strength
is a strength and a weakness a weakness based on the evidences
gathered
 How to Formulate an Evaluative
Statement:
The formulation of the evaluative statements is done in the same way you do
any other writing except that the statement is about your judgment of the
text’s content and property. You may choose your evaluative statements in
two steps:
1. Formulating assertions about the content and the properties of a text read;
2. Formulating a meaningful counterclaim in response to a claim made in the
text read. In this step, you have to examine which ideas are facts or
opinions, make inferences or conclusions, and assess the overall quality of
the text. These assertions usually contain evaluative languages such as
useful, significant, important, insightful, detailed, up-to-date,
comprehensive, practical, etc.
The following will help you formulate evaluative statements:

▪ Examine the entire text. Scan the part you find significant. Jot down
notes/reasons what made it significant.
▪ Trace reliable evidence to support your views and feelings.
▪ Have a copy of the strengths and weaknesses. Once organized, counter
check the statements.
▪ Evaluate whether or not your output covers the essential elements and is
worthy for sharing with the other readers.
▪ Look back and reflect on the activity you have just accomplished
 Generalization

1. What is an assertion?
2. What are the types of assertions?
3. What are evaluative statements?
4. What are counterclaims
5. Why is formulating counter claims important in writing evaluative
statements?
6. Why are evaluative statements important in in reading and writing?
 TASK 1: Be Watchful!
Identify the type of assertion in each statement.

Fact Convention Opinion Preference

1. Social media is defined as the Internet and mobile-based tools and devices that
facilitate the integration of technology, telecommunications, and social
interaction.
2. Facebook is a cooler social media platform than Twitter.
3. In 2012, there were 1.4 billion users of social media worldwide.
4. Teachers should use social media in their lessons to get more students
interested.
5. Another name for social media is “Web 2.0” because both terms emphasize the
social aspects of the Internet as avenues for communication, collaboration, and
creative expression.
 TASK 2: Be Watchful!
Identify the type of assertion in each statement.
Fact Convention Opinion Preference
6. Many teenagers’ present obsession with taking selfies shows they are the most
narcissistic generation.
7. Social networks are the most distracting websites on the internet.
8. In the first quarter of 2014, nearly 300 million smartphone units were sold all
over the world.
9. Parents ought to enforce stricter guidelines in social media
to safeguard their children’s privacy.
10. Children are learning how to operate mobile devices at increasingly
▪ younger ages; many of them have an idea of how to use a touchscreen
Task 3: Formulating Evaluative Statements
Directions: Write statements of assertion or counterclaims based on a given situation.

1. The article states that "Filipino Time" is not cultural. Therefore, it would not be involuntarily shared in one
community.

Counterclaim: ________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Situation: Many foreigners come to the Philippines to do plastic surgery because they think it is cheaper.

Assertion: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Situation: In posting things on social media, you must think before you click.

Assertion: ________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
 Directions: Read the text below and formulate
an evaluative statement and counter claim

Patriotism – Love of One’s Country

Patriotism is the love of one’s own country. It is a divine spark in the human breast. It teaches a man to
love his own native land more than anything else. A patriot thinks no scarifies too great for his country, he is
ever prepared to die for this motherland.
Patriotism, often makes people unjust, unfair and ungenerous in their estimate of the people of other
countries. Every nation, every country has something definite and distinct to contribute to the cultural
heritage of the world. It is foolish to say that anyone nation has all the monopoly of God’s good gifts.
Patriotism must be sobered by a proper respect for other people’s culture.
Mahatma Gandhi declared, Patriotism is good, but it must not supersede the feeling of universal love
for all humanity. It must not make us indifferent to the growing concept of “One World”.
Patriotism should not be mixed up with mere nationalism. If we keep this distinction quite clear,
patriotism will never mislead us into vain glorious boastfulness. We must love our country, but we must not
hate the people of other country. a true patriot must be prepared to learn from them, to help them, to co-
operate with them. Then patriotism will gradually be superseded by the cult of universal brotherhood…
Key Answer
Activity 2

1. Fact 6. Convention
2. Preference 7. Opinion
3. Fact 8. Fact
4. Opinion 9. Opinion
5. Fact 10.Convention