Name : ____________________________ Date : ______________________

Grade & Section : __________________

Day 1
LC-5 : Formulate claims of fact, value, and policy
Sub-competencies/Sub-tasks:
1. Define claim
2. Give examples of claim

I. What Should You

Know

In literature, a claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. A claim can either be factual or a
judgment. Claims can work on their own or in conjunction with other claims to form a larger argument.
The word claim comes from the Latin word clamare, which means “to cry out, shout.” Thus, the
definition of claim comes from this idea of crying out a proposition, which can then be argued, verified, or
disproved.
Characteristics of a claim:
⮚ A single variable
⮚ Claims are statements NOT questions. (Questions promote discussion with many viewpoints.
Claims usually occur because of that discussion)
⮚ The topic of the argument
⮚ Writer’s stand on a particular issue
Examples of claims:
1. A cell phone with internet access can help learners to continue their studies.
2. Education is important to one’s life.
3. Staying at home is safer in today’s situation.
4. People should be strictly observed social distancing all the time.
5. Face-to-face learning is better than online or distance learning.

II. Let Us Apply What You Know

Formulate claims based on the following topics below.

1. Learning in the new normal
Learning in the new normal comes with a lot of stress and pressure.
2. COVID-19
This virus has taken tolls of lives from every parts of the world.
3. Social Distancing
A helpful act to prevent harming yourself and people around you.
4. Community Quarantine
This helps disciplining people more.
 5. Face-to-face Learning
Face to face learning is more effective than online learning.

III. Let Us Strengthen Your Understanding

Search for the three types of claim, their definition, and examples.
Types of Claim Definition Examples
-is a statement about how •Cancer is a common
things were in the past, how disease but it is not
Claim of fact they are in the present, or contagious.
how they will be in the
future
-is a statement regarding the • A dress code should be
merits of a course of action. introduced for all public
Claim of Policy high school students.

make a judgement, belief • Cats Are the best pets.

either good or bad right or
Claim of Value
wrong. Giving importance
or weight on something.

Source: http://www.literarydevices.com/claim/ Retrieved on July 16, 2020

Modular Day 2
Name : ____________________________ Date : ____________
Grade & Section : __________________

Day 2
MELC GR10Q2: Formulate claims of fact, value, and policy
Sub-competencies/Sub-tasks:
1. Define claim of fact
2. Give examples of claim of fact

I. What Should You Know

There are three types of claims. The first one is the claim of fact.
Claim of fact is a statement about how things were in the past, how they are in the present, or how they will be
in the future. A fact claim is not a fact; it only claims to be a fact. What makes it arguable is that the speaker
has no direct way of establishing the truth of the claim.

For example, “The Earth is round.” We can say that the Earth is round but we should provide proofs that are in
favor of the claim, showing that the claim is probably true.

“Here are other examples of claims of fact.”

⮚ Cancer is a common disease but it is not contagious.

⮚ Obesity can cause heart disease.
⮚ The Philippine Eagle is a critically endangered species.
⮚ Social distancing is important during the coronavirus pandemic.
⮚ Excessive alcohol may lead to different diseases.

II. Let Us Apply what You Learned

Write a claim of fact about the following topics below.

1. Online Class
Not all students can participate in online classes.
2. COVID-19
Covid 19 can cause death.
3. Blended Learning
Helps students to learn more.
4. Community Quarantine
Reduces active cases of Covid 19 in a community.
5. Face-to-face Learning
Teachers can monitor students more efficiently in a face to face learning.

III. Let Us Strengthen What You Learned

Find out the differences between claim of fact, policy and value.
 Claim of Fact Claim of Policy Claim of Value
-fact claim is not a fact; it -what makes it arguable is  It is supported by
only claims to be a fact. that, even though people data
What makes it arguable is may not be totally certain
that the speaker has no about the proper course of  In a claim of value,
direct way of establishing action to take, they still one expresses their approval
the truth of the claim. must act. To argue in or disapproval
defense of a policy claim is  They prove that an
to state that, given what we action, belief or condition is
know now, it’s best to act in right or wrong, good or bad,
the manner proposed. beautiful or ugly,
worthwhile or undesirable.”

Source: https://www.unit5.org/cms/lib03/IL01905100/Centricity/Domain/1254/vern%20persuasive
%20patterns.pdf Retrieved July 17, 2020

Modular Day 3
Name : ____________________________ Date : ____________
Grade & Section : __________________

Day 3
MELC GR10Q2: Formulate claims of fact, value, and policy
Sub-competencies/Sub-tasks:
1. Define claim of policy and value
2. Differentiate claim of policy and value from claim of fact

I. What Should You Know

The second type of claim is the claim of policy. Claim of Policy Is a statement regarding the merits of a
course of action. What makes it arguable is that, even though people may not be totally certain about the proper
course of action to take, they still must act. To argue in defense of a policy claim is to state that, given what we
know now, it’s best to act in the manner proposed.
In making claim of policy, you should always include the keywords “should”, “ought to”, or “must”. The
use of these modals in sentences suggests that we must do our obligation in a certain situation.
For example, the increasing number of our population is one of the problems that we have today. This leads
to food shortage, decline of sanitation, and pollution problems.
What do you think is the solution to this problem? Your answer will be an example of claim of policy
because you are promoting action for a problem that needs solution. What is your answer?
Climate change is also a problem that we have to solve. What Is you suggested solution to solve this
problem?
 Drugs, poverty, and unemployment are also the problems that we have today. What are your suggested
solutions to these?
Here are the other examples of claim of policy.
⮚ Children in poor families should receive medical and educational support.
⮚ Parents should motivate their children to continue learning even if they are at home.
⮚ A dress code should be introduced for all public high school students.
⮚ Texting while driving should be an offense punishable by jail time.
⮚ People must respect and accept differences to avoid having misunderstanding with others.

The third type of claim is the claim of value. A claim of value makes a judgment.
 It is supported by data
 In a claim of value, one expresses their approval or disapproval
 They prove that an action, belief or condition is right or wrong, good or bad, beautiful or ugly,
worthwhile or undesirable.”
“For example, Mercy killing is immoral. This sentence expresses undesirable action that’s why it is an
example claim of value.”

“Another example, Baguio is a better place to go for summer vacation than Tagaytay. This sentence proves
that this belief is right.”

“Another example, Romance novels are more interesting to read than science fiction. The sentence shows
the goodness of something that’s why it is considered as a claim of value.”

“Here are the other examples.”

⮚ Cheating in sports is wrong.

⮚ Illegal immigrants are ruining the American economy.
⮚ Cheating men are undesirable to women.
⮚ Dogs are the best pet.
⮚ Computers are useful nowadays.

Before having your activity, what are the differences of claim of fact from claim of policy and value?

II. Let Us Apply what You Learned

A. Write a claim of policy for each topic/situation below.

1. Malnutrition
The government should support every families with their needs, especially in foods to prevent
malnutrition
2. Pollution
DENR should take an action about the pollution in our country particularly in Metro Manila where
different vehicles produce different types of pollution everyday.
3. Global Warming
Every human being must be educated about our mother Earth and how close are we to losing and
destroying it completely.
4. Affordability of Health Care
 DOH should focus on creating a program or requesting a law wherein Filipinos can have an insurance in
their healthcare .
5. Discrimination
Society must know that discrimination is one of the causes of suicidal cases in this world.
6. High Crime Rate
The government should strengthen their emergency hotlines so that a person can at least seek help fast in
a worse situation.
7. Traffic
Transportation seller should be limited in our country to lessen the increase buying of vehicles.
8. Gender Equality
Gender equality should be more tackled in our society to help a person express him/herself more in
terms of gender preference.
9. Racism
Advocates must focus on this topic more for racism has worsen this days, just like how a police in
America killed a black man with no apparent reason.
10. Corruption
The government must assign a special agency that is trusted enough wherein they will assess funds and
monitor every Department in the government if they are using the funds in the right way.

B. Give 15 examples of claim of value

Source: https://www.unit5.org/cms/lib03/IL01905100/Centricity/Domain/1254/vern%20persuasive
%20patterns.pdf Retrieved July 17, 2020

Day 4
Grade 10 Q2
LC-5: Formulate claims of fact, value, and policy

Guided Practice
A. Look back on the example of claims given on our previous lesson. Identify whether the statement is a claim
of fact, value, or policy. Answer F if it is a Fact, V for VALUE and P for POLICY. Write your answer on the
space provided.
Example:
__F__1. A cell phone with internet access can help learners to continue their studies.
__V_2. Education is important to one’s life.
__F__3. Staying at home is safer in today’s situation.
__P__4. People should be strictly observed social distancing all the time.
__V__5. Face-to-face learning is better than online or distance learning.
__F__6. COVID-19 is airborne.
__F__7. A lot of learners don’t have access to internet connection.
_V___8. Amidst of this pandemic, no learner should left behind.
__F__9. Webinars help teachers to think of strategies on how they can deliver their lessons despite of our
current situation.
__P_10. We need to find ways for learning to continue.
__V__11. Safety is more important than freedom.
__F__12. Community Quarantine decreases criminal rate of the country.
___F_13. Support from the parents is much needed in distance learning.
__P__14. Wearing a mask is a must.
__P__15. Teachers and parents should collaborate for distance learning to be successful.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Choose five (5) of these topics or create your own. For each topic, formulate a claim of fact, of value, and of
policy.

● Distance Learning
● Death Penalty
● Social Distancing
● Education
● Criminal Age
● Resolving Conflicts
● Unity in Diversity
● Harmonizing Relationship with Others
● Bridging Gaps
● Accepting Differences

Topic Claim of Fact Claim of Policy Claim of value

1. Death Penalty A law that execute Death penalty Death will never be
criminals. should be banned as the right way to
a law. charge someone for
his crime.
2. Distance A way of learning Students must be Continuing to learn
Learning where students can guided by their amidst this situation
access in the parents in this type helps students to
comfort of their of learning. become more
homes. responsible.
3. Education A platform where The government Education is the
we can learn should provide key to success.
different types of assistance to help
things. students complete
their education.
4. Social distancing A practice that helps People must take Keeping yourself
protecting yourself this seriously to healthy and safe,
and the people prevent more covid
 around you. 19 cases. can save many lives.
5. Accepting Prevents conflicts Society must learn Acceptance is the
Differences and creates a how to not compare key to achieve a
harmony within the each other and world peace.
society. rather accept each
and everyones flaws