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    There are three main types of claims: claims of fact, which state quantifiable assertions or measurable topics; claims of value, which make judgments based on standards like what is good or bad; and claims of policy, which assert specific solutions or plans of action. Each type of claim uses different language and structure and can be identified by considering questions tailored to that type.

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    There are three main types of claims: claims of fact, which state quantifiable assertions or measurable topics; claims of value, which make judgments based on standards like what is good or bad; and claims of policy, which assert specific solutions or plans of action. Each type of claim uses different language and structure and can be identified by considering questions tailored to that type.

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    There are three main types of claims: claims of fact, which state quantifiable assertions or measurable topics; claims of value, which make judgments based on standards like what is good or bad; and claims of policy, which assert specific solutions or plans of action. Each type of claim uses different language and structure and can be identified by considering questions tailored to that type.

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    There are three main types of claims: claims of fact, which state quantifiable assertions or measurable topics; claims of value, which make judgments based on standards like what is good or bad; and claims of policy, which assert specific solutions or plans of action. Each type of claim uses different language and structure and can be identified by considering questions tailored to that type.

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    The key takeaways are that there are three main types of claims: claim of fact, claim of value, and claim of policy. A claim is the central argument or thesis statement of a text.

    The three main types of claims are claim of fact, claim of value, and claim of policy.

    Some examples of claims of fact include statements about equality, health issues, and the environment. Examples of claims of value include statements about language, leadership, and home construction. Examples of claims of policy include statements about government spending, criminal justice, and national identification systems.

    TYPES OF CLAIMS

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    At the end of the lesson, students are
    expected to:
    ∎differentiate the different types of claim;
    ∎ classify statement according to its type;and
    ∎ formulate a statement for each type of claim.
    Claim is the writer’s point
    or position regarding the
    chosen topic.
    Claim is the central
    argument or the thesis
    statement of the text.
    A claim is a sentence that
    summarizes the most
    important thing that the writer
    wants to say as a result of
    his/her thinking, reading or
    writing.
    What are the
    different types of
    claim?
    CLAIM OF FACT
    states a quantifiable assertion or a
    measurable topic
    not necessarily a fact
    asserts a stand regarding a debatable
    topic
    uses sufficient, accurate, and recent
    evidence
    EXAMPLES
    • All men are created equal.
    • Cancer is not contagious.
    • The earth is warming rapidly.
    • The atmosphere has too much
    carbon dioxide.
    USEFUL QUESTIONS
    possible cause or effect?
    Is this issue related to a

    Is this statement true or false?

    How can its truthfulness be verified?

    Is this claim controversial or debatable?


    CLAIM OF VALUE
    makes judgment based on standards
    argues whether something is good or bad
    evaluates on a philosophical, aesthetic
    or moral standpoint
    draws on real-world examples and
    illustrations
    EXAMPLES
    • It is more advantageous for a Filipino
    child to grow up speaking Filipino instead
    of English.
    • It is better to be loved than feared.
    • Renovating a house is better than
    building a new one.
    USEFUL QUESTIONS
    Which claims endorse what is right or
    good?
    What qualities should be considered good?
    Which of these values contend with
    others?
    Which ones are more important, and why?
    CLAIM OF POLICY
    Asserts the implementation of a
    certain policy
    States plans that are procedural
    and organized
    Generates a solution to a problem

    should Ought to must


    EXAMPLES
    • The government must devote
    more funds to building schools
    than building roads.
    • The death penalty must be
    revived.
    • A national ID system should be
    adopted.
    USEFUL QUESTIONS:
    Does the claim suggest a specific remedy to
    solve the problem?
    Is the policy clearly defined?
    Is the need for the policy established?
    Is the policy the best one available? For
    whom? According to whose standards?
    How does the policy solve the problem?
    STRIKE A POSE!

    CLAIM OF CLAIM OF CLAIM OF


    FACT VALUE POLICY
    Students who listen to
    rock music are most likely
    to commit violence.
    Cheating in sports is bad
    because it provides unfair
    advantage to athletes
    who cheat.
    Global warming will affect
    the future generation and
    the environment.
    High school students should
    be required to take a year
    off before entering college.
    Obesity is unattractive.

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