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    This document discusses different types of claims that can be found in written texts. It defines a claim as the central argument or thesis of a text. There are three main types of claims: claims of fact, which state quantifiable assertions backed by evidence; claims of value, which make judgments based on moral or aesthetic standards; and claims of policy, which propose specific actions to address problems. The document provides examples and evaluation questions for each type of claim to help readers identify and analyze the central arguments in texts.

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    This document discusses different types of claims that can be found in written texts. It defines a claim as the central argument or thesis of a text. There are three main types of claims: claims of fact, which state quantifiable assertions backed by evidence; claims of value, which make judgments based on moral or aesthetic standards; and claims of policy, which propose specific actions to address problems. The document provides examples and evaluation questions for each type of claim to help readers identify and analyze the central arguments in texts.

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    This document discusses different types of claims that can be found in written texts. It defines a claim as the central argument or thesis of a text. There are three main types of claims: claims of fact, which state quantifiable assertions backed by evidence; claims of value, which make judgments based on moral or aesthetic standards; and claims of policy, which propose specific actions to address problems. The document provides examples and evaluation questions for each type of claim to help readers identify and analyze the central arguments in texts.

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    Reading and Writing

    IDENTIFY CLAIMS
    IN WRITTEN TEXTS
    “ Value “
    Value has to do with how much something is worth,
    either in terms of cash or importance. As a verb, it
    means "holding something in high regard," (like "I
    value our friendship") but it can also mean
    "determine how much something is worth," like a
    prize valued at $200.
    “ Plausible “
    If something is plausible, it's reasonable or
    believable. Things that are plausible could
    easily happen.
    “ thesis “
    •A statement put forth for discussion or
    proof 
    •the main idea, opinion, or theory of a
    person, group, piece of writing, or
    speech:
    What is a Claim?
    • A claim is the most important part of the text or it is also
    called as the central argument or thesis statement of the
    text.
    • It 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.
    • The logical and meaningful arrangement of claims allows a
    better judgment of a reader while he/she determines the value
    of the claims cited.
    The 3 Types of Claim
    Claim of Fact
    Claim of Value
    Claim of Policy
    Claim of FACT
    • states a quantifiable assertion, or a measurable topic.
    • answers a “what” question.
    • inference made based on data, documents, scientific
    observation results, and research.
    • could be founded in historical facts, in relational-causal
    events/concept, and prediction based on plausible
    evidence.
    The following questions are useful in determining whether
    something is a CLAIM OF FACT:

     Is this issue related to a possible cause or effect?


     Is this statement true or false? How can its
    truthfulness be verified?
     Is this claim controversial or debatable?
    Examples:
    1. The Sampaguita’s roots are used for medicinal purposes, such as
    an anesthetic and a sedative.
    This inference is based on scientific observation results, and research.

    2. Due to this COVID-19 outbreak, classes were opened in October,


    2020 as declared by DEPED and approved in Malacanang.
    This is in relational-causal events/concept, and prediction based on
    plausible evidence.
    Claim of VALUE
    • asserts something that can be qualified.
    • consists of arguments about moral, philosophical, or
    aesthetic topics.
    • makes judgements, based on certain standards, on
    whether something is right or wrong, good or bad, or
    something similar.
    • of credible authority/experts for support.
    To discover the explanations, you may ask the following
    questions:

     Which claims endorse what is good or right?


     What qualities should be considered good? Why?
     Which of these values contend with others? Which
    ones are more important,
    and why? Whose standards are used?
    Examples:
    1. God is saying to you today; ―I know you are physically and
    emotionally drained. But you have to keep on going, I’ll see you
    through.‖ Amen. (lessonslearnedinlife.com)
    This consists of arguments about moral and philosophical topics.
    2. Food for thought on Sunday of the 18th week in ordinary time on
    August 2, 2020 by Monsignor Bonifacio Burlaza, ―Do I
    acknowledge my need for God’s help or do I look to other things to
    satisfy this need?
    The use of credible authority/experts for support is employed here.
    Claim of POLICY
    • specific and measurable actions should be chosen as solutions to a
    particular problem in order to address issues or concerns presented in
    an argument or proposition.
    • requires proposals of clear and measurable actions or steps, justification
    of the proposed action, advantages of the proposed action, possible
    counter arguments.
    • You can easily identify a claim of policy because they begin with
    “should”, “ought to” or “must”, Claims of policy because they defend
    actionable plans, usually answering “how” questions.
    The following questions will be used in evaluating a claim of
    policy:

     Does the claim suggest a specific remedy


    to solve the problem?
     Is the policy clearly defined?
     Is the need for the policy established?
    Examples:
    1. To insure the accomplishment of this task of national
    spiritual reconstruction, we shall formulate and adopt a
    social code that can be explained in the schools and
    preached from the pulpits. This entails specific and
    measurable actions as solutions to a particular problem
    in order to address issues or concerns presented in an
    argument or proposition.
    On the foregoing Covid-19 Pandemic, Mayor Sarah
    Duterte urged Dabawenyos to stay at home, unless
    they are working or need to go out to buy food and
    medicines; must wear face-masks in public places,
    observe physical distancing, and practice frequent
    handwashing with soap.

    This is a concrete example of policy claim because these defend


    actionable plans, usually answering “how” questions.
    Let us remember!
     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.
     Claims in texts are significant propositions/arguments.
     Claim of Value asserts something that can be qualified. It
    consists of arguments about moral, philosophical, or
    aesthetic topics.
    Let us remember!
     Claim of Policy asserts that specific and measurable actions
    should be chosen as solutions to a particular problem in order to
    address issues or concerns presented in an argument or
    proposition.
     Claim of Fact is an inference made based on data, documents,
    scientific observation results, and research.
     Factual claims could be founded in historical facts, in relational-
    causal events/concept, and prediction based on plausible evidence.
    Let us Practice!
    Get any sheet of clean paper and write
    numbers 1-15.

    Write down the correct Letter with its corresponding answer.

    Ex.
    1. B. Claim of Fact
    Write Corrected By:

    Plus 3 points!

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