Evaluative Statements and Textual Evidence

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How does an evaluative statement enhance critical thinking?

It analyzes and judges something based on specific criteria.

What is the importance of providing justifications when suggesting solutions in an evaluative statement?

Justifications enhance the credibility and practicality of the proposed solutions.

Why should an evaluative statement start with positives before addressing negatives?

To establish a balanced view and cushion potentially negative feedback.

In what ways do assertions play a role in forming an argument?

<p>Assertions act as claims or beliefs that can be used to formulate arguments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between a fact and an opinion as types of assertions?

<p>A fact can be objectively proven, while an opinion is based on personal interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the inclusion of textual evidence enhance one's claim?

<p>Strengthens credibility and supports reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how lifelong learning can be seen as a response to technological advancements.

<p>It helps individuals adapt to new technologies and changing job requirements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does empathy play in formulating evaluative statements?

<p>It ensures that feedback is delivered in a considerate and constructive manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do conventions act as a foundation for establishing arguments?

<p>They provide commonly accepted rules that determine argument acceptability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does using textual evidence add credibility to an analysis?

<p>It demonstrates the validity of interpretations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between textual evidence and inference?

<p>Textual evidence is used to draw conclusions that are not explicitly stated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is concise feedback more effective in an evaluative statement?

<p>It minimizes confusion and maximizes the likelihood that feedback will be understood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might an assertion of preference differ from other types of assertions?

<p>It expresses a personal choice without the need for justification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what way does gathering textual evidence support an assertion about a text?

<p>Substantiates claims with factual data from the source material.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does analyzing textual evidence assist in formulating counterclaims?

<p>It identifies weak spots or alternative interpretations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to paraphrase textual evidence?

<p>Restating the text's content in your own words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does identifying the assertion type improve the quality of argumentative writing?

<p>Ensures logic and evidence corresponds to the claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of including the author's specific details when providing an evaluation?

<p>Focuses judgment on the relevant features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what ways can drawing inferences be useful academically?

<p>Improves comprehension and analytical skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do when your initial assertion struggles to find supporting details within the text?

<p>Reconsider or refine claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is referencing used to acknowledge or point out particular parts of a written material?

<p>Naming or noting the part connects it directly to any statements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Considering the types of assertions, how do you determine if a statement is an opinion?

<p>Consider the facts the statement is based on, but is still subjective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the process of lifelong learning enhances problem-solving skills.

<p>Exposure to new information increases knowledge.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is drawing conclusions based on circumstantial evidence important?

<p>Enhances judgement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In writing, how can you maintain balance expressing an evaluative statement?

<p>Point out the positives before getting to the negatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the role of giving evaluations transform a piece of written work?

<p>It can add more weight and authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main skill needed to determine textual evidence?

<p>Recognizing the position of the writer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How would you present a textual evidence if you want to shorten details?

<p>Summarize</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how finding textual evidence in a written text can improve comprehension?

<p>Helps make inferences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do textual evidences give authority to the writer of a written text?

<p>By strengthening claim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Evaluative Statement

A statement that expresses a sound judgment about something, supported by reasons and evidence, and presents strengths and weaknesses based on factual, substantial, and unbiased criteria.

Formulating an Evaluative Statement

Start with positive aspects, then address negatives, offer solutions, be concise, and provide feedback with care to avoid sounding insulting or unfair.

Assertions

Declarative sentences expressing a belief as if it is true, often used as an argument, and containing language that conveys evaluation (e.g., useful, significant).

Fact

A statement objectively provable through direct experience, testimonies, verified observations, or research results.

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Convention

A way of doing things based on traditions and norms, verifiable by reference to historical precedents, laws, rules, usage, and customs.

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Opinion

A statement based on facts but difficult to objectively verify due to the uncertainty of providing satisfactory proof.

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Preference

A personal choice where the writer is not obligated to support or prove the statement's truthfulness.

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Textual Evidence

Details from a text that support the author's claims, reveal their position, and make the reading more interesting by strengthening and adding weight to arguments.

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Presenting Textual Evidence

Summarizing, quoting, referencing, and paraphrasing are all different ways to use information extracted from the source text.

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Paraphrasing

Restating the text in your own words.

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Summarizing

Condensing the main points of a text, including relevant details, to support an idea.

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Referencing

Pointing to or mentioning a specific part of a text.

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Quoting

Directly restating a part of the text.

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Study Notes

  • Quarter 4 Lesson 5 focuses on formulating evaluative statements.
  • Quarter 4 Lesson 6 focuses on determining textual evidence.

Objectives

  • Identify types of assertions;
  • Formulate assertions and evaluative statements;
  • Write evaluative statements and an evaluation about the content and properties of a written text.
  • Gather textual evidence in support of an assertion about a text;
  • Make inferences using the given details;
  • Use textual evidence to formulate claims and counterclaims.

Evaluative Statements

  • Express a sound judgment supported by reasons and evidence.
  • Present strengths and weaknesses based on factual, substantial, and unbiased criteria.

Formulating Evaluative Statements

  • Begin with positives before pointing out negatives.
  • Ensure evaluative statements are factual, substantial, and unbiased.
  • Negative feedback should not sound insulting.
  • Offer solutions or suggestions for improving the material being evaluated, with justification for their effectiveness.
  • Keep feedback concise and precise
  • Evaluations pass judgment onto authors' works, so be careful in giving your feedback
  • Evaluations must be written and expressed with care and much diligence.

Assertions

  • Declarative sentences that present a belief as if it is true, even if it might not be.
  • Expressed as an argument.
  • Often contain evaluative language such as "useful," "significant," "important," etc.

Assertion Types

  • Fact: Can be objectively proven through direct experience, testimony, observations, or research.
  • Convention: A practice similar to traditions and norms, verified by historical precedents, laws, rules, usage, and customs.
  • Opinion: Based on facts but difficult to objectively verify due to uncertainty of proving soundness
  • Preference: States a personal choice without obligation to support or prove its truthfulness.

Textual Evidence

  • Details provided by the author to support claims.
  • Strengthens arguments, add variety, or weight to it.
  • Reveals the writer's position and enhances reader interest, enabling inferences via concrete evidence.

Presenting Textual Evidence

  • Summarize: Briefly state the text and relevant details to support the idea.
  • Quote: Directly restate a portion of the text.
  • Reference: Mention a specific section in the text.
  • Paraphrase: Restate the text in the writer's own words.

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