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Which of these questions will help you identify the author's claim of policy in a text?
Which of these questions will help you identify the author's claim of policy in a text?
A claim of policy suggests a ______ to resolve a problem.
A claim of policy suggests a ______ to resolve a problem.
remedy
Match the following examples with the type of claim of policy they represent:
Match the following examples with the type of claim of policy they represent:
The DepEd Secretary Madam Briones should suspend the face-to-face education scheme this school year. = Stated Claim of Policy Parents must enroll their children in home-based schooling. = Implicit Claim of Policy Children should be taking good care of the elders at home. = Stated Claim of Policy Local malls should provide a sanitizing area at the main entrance. = Implicit Claim of Policy
Which of the following terms best describes a statement that asserts a condition has existed, is existing, or will exist, and is based on facts or data?
Which of the following terms best describes a statement that asserts a condition has existed, is existing, or will exist, and is based on facts or data?
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The main argument of an essay is called a ______ statement.
The main argument of an essay is called a ______ statement.
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A Claim of Fact is considered universally accepted and not debatable.
A Claim of Fact is considered universally accepted and not debatable.
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A claim can be implied or stated explicitly within a text.
A claim can be implied or stated explicitly within a text.
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What is the main idea of the text regarding claims of fact?
What is the main idea of the text regarding claims of fact?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-crafted claim?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a well-crafted claim?
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What is the difference between a claim of fact and a claim of value?
What is the difference between a claim of fact and a claim of value?
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Claims of Fact are often qualified by terms such as ______, probably, or as a rule.
Claims of Fact are often qualified by terms such as ______, probably, or as a rule.
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Match the type of evidence with its corresponding example:
Match the type of evidence with its corresponding example:
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Match the following statements with the type of claim they represent:
Match the following statements with the type of claim they represent:
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According to the Aesop fable, what was the grasshopper's excuse for not preparing for the rainy season?
According to the Aesop fable, what was the grasshopper's excuse for not preparing for the rainy season?
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The grasshopper's behavior in the story is seen as a positive example of living life to the fullest.
The grasshopper's behavior in the story is seen as a positive example of living life to the fullest.
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Flashcards
Claim
Claim
The main argument or thesis of an essay.
Evidence
Evidence
Support provided for a claim, such as facts or expert opinions.
Thesis Statement
Thesis Statement
A concise summary of the main point or claim of an essay.
Industriousness
Industriousness
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Grasshopper's Behavior
Grasshopper's Behavior
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Explicit Claim
Explicit Claim
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Implicit Claim
Implicit Claim
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Effects of TV Violence
Effects of TV Violence
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Claim of Policy
Claim of Policy
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Explicit Claim of Policy
Explicit Claim of Policy
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Implicit Claim of Policy
Implicit Claim of Policy
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Evaluating Claims of Policy
Evaluating Claims of Policy
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Example of Explicit Claim
Example of Explicit Claim
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Example of Implicit Claim
Example of Implicit Claim
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Standard of Evidence
Standard of Evidence
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Course of Action
Course of Action
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Claim of Fact (COF)
Claim of Fact (COF)
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Characteristics of COF
Characteristics of COF
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Verification Questions for COF
Verification Questions for COF
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Example of COF
Example of COF
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Implied COF
Implied COF
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Claim of Value (COV)
Claim of Value (COV)
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Characteristics of COV
Characteristics of COV
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Example of COV
Example of COV
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Implied COV
Implied COV
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Claim of Policy (COP)
Claim of Policy (COP)
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Characteristics of COP
Characteristics of COP
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Example of COP
Example of COP
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TV Violence Effects
TV Violence Effects
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Attitudes Toward Smoking
Attitudes Toward Smoking
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Importance of Classroom Environment
Importance of Classroom Environment
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Study Notes
Claims in Essays
- Claim: The main argument or thesis statement of an essay.
- Also known as a position or thesis statement.
- Defines the essay's goals, direction, scope, and exigence.
- Supported by evidence, quotations, argumentation, expert opinion, statistics, and details.
Characteristics of Ants (Story)
- Hardworking and industrious.
- Demonstrate a preparedness for future needs (e.g., storing grain).
Characteristics of Grasshopper (Story)
- Unprepared and lacks foresight.
- Prioritizes immediate pleasures (e.g., music).
- Has a "lazy" or an "easy going" character
Desirability of Ant and Grasshopper Attitudes
- Ant's attitude (hardwork) is desirable.
- Grasshopper's attitude (lack of preparation) is not desirable.
Types of Claims: Claim of Fact (COF)
- Definition: Assertions about conditions existing, existing, or will exist based on facts/data.
- Characteristics:
- Verifiable.
- Specific.
- Not debatable (generally).
- Solvable objectively.
- Example (stated): Watching TV violence makes people more prone to violence.
- Example (implied): Attitudes towards smoking have changed over time.
Types of Claims: Claim of Value (COV)
- Definition: Expresses approval or disapproval, arguing something is right/wrong, good/bad, etc.
- Characteristics:
- Addresses desirability or undesirability.
- Addresses rightness or wrongness.
- Addresses goodness or badness.
- Example (stated): The physical environment of a classroom impacts learning and teaching significantly.
- Example (implied): Both well-functioning city services and helpful citizens are desirable.
Types of Claims: Claim of Policy (COP)
- Definition: States that certain conditions should exist, often suggesting solutions.
- Characteristics:
- Procedural or planned.
- May use "should," "ought to," or "must."
- Suggests remedies to problems.
- Example (stated): Physical classes should be suspended during GCQ (general community quarantine).
- Example (implied): Parents should teach their children right ways and be consistent with discipline.
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Explore the vital components of making claims in essays, and the contrasting characteristics of ants and grasshoppers as illustrated in their story. Understand how their attitudes reflect on work ethics and foresight, along with the definition and types of claims. This quiz enhances your essay writing and analytical skills.