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What is a primary function of formulating evaluative statements?
What is a primary function of formulating evaluative statements?
- To present a balanced judgment supported by reasons and evidence. (correct)
- To avoid criticism by only focusing on positive aspects.
- To present a subjective judgement without support.
- To ignore the strengths of a subject and focus solely on weaknesses.
According to Hernandez (2017), what characterizes an evaluative statement?
According to Hernandez (2017), what characterizes an evaluative statement?
- It is a way of ignoring the positive qualities of a text.
- It is a biased reaction to a subject.
- It is an objective and tactful way of reacting to a subject based on criteria. (correct)
- It is a method of expressing only negative feelings.
What is the first step in composing an evaluative statement?
What is the first step in composing an evaluative statement?
- Identifying assertions about properties of the subject. (correct)
- Avoiding textual evidence.
- Formulating counterclaims.
- Ignoring assertions about the subject.
What's a key characteristic of an assertion?
What's a key characteristic of an assertion?
According to Tiongson (2016), what defines assertions?
According to Tiongson (2016), what defines assertions?
Which type of assertion relies on objective verification?
Which type of assertion relies on objective verification?
Which characteristic distinguishes an assertion of opinion?
Which characteristic distinguishes an assertion of opinion?
What do assertions of convention primarily depend on?
What do assertions of convention primarily depend on?
What primarily influences assertions of preference?
What primarily influences assertions of preference?
Which of the following statements is an assertion of fact?
Which of the following statements is an assertion of fact?
Which statement reflects an assertion of opinion?
Which statement reflects an assertion of opinion?
What is the primary role of a counterclaim?
What is the primary role of a counterclaim?
When developing a counterclaim, what should you assess about an author's argument?
When developing a counterclaim, what should you assess about an author's argument?
What is the primary purpose of textual evidence?
What is the primary purpose of textual evidence?
Why is determining textual evidence important?
Why is determining textual evidence important?
When including evidence in your arguments, what types of information can you incorporate?
When including evidence in your arguments, what types of information can you incorporate?
What are ways in which textual evidence is generated?
What are ways in which textual evidence is generated?
What does paraphrasing entail when used as textual support?
What does paraphrasing entail when used as textual support?
What does summarizing entail when generating textual evidence?
What does summarizing entail when generating textual evidence?
What does quoting involve regarding textual evidence?
What does quoting involve regarding textual evidence?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates an evaluative statement?
Which of the following scenarios demonstrates an evaluative statement?
If a person says, ' action movies bore me,' what type of assertion is this?
If a person says, ' action movies bore me,' what type of assertion is this?
Which is a counterclaim to the argument that 'social media is valuable for connecting people across distances'?
Which is a counterclaim to the argument that 'social media is valuable for connecting people across distances'?
A news article claims, 'The city's new traffic plan will reduce congestion.' Which reveals a counterclaim to this statement?
A news article claims, 'The city's new traffic plan will reduce congestion.' Which reveals a counterclaim to this statement?
What type of textual evidence is used when a scientist references the data in a study he conducted?
What type of textual evidence is used when a scientist references the data in a study he conducted?
Which question best helps in formulating a meaningful counterclaim?
Which question best helps in formulating a meaningful counterclaim?
In an essay arguing that 'technology enhances education', which evidence is most impactful?
In an essay arguing that 'technology enhances education', which evidence is most impactful?
What type of assertion is this: 'I believe that dogs are better pets than cats'?
What type of assertion is this: 'I believe that dogs are better pets than cats'?
When determining textual evidence, the author's position is revealed and makes the reading more?
When determining textual evidence, the author's position is revealed and makes the reading more?
A historian uses letters from soldiers to support an argument about the brutality of war. What type of evidence is this?
A historian uses letters from soldiers to support an argument about the brutality of war. What type of evidence is this?
A study claims, 'Exercise improves mental health.' Which kind of study result best supports this claim?
A study claims, 'Exercise improves mental health.' Which kind of study result best supports this claim?
Which choice below is an evaluative statement?
Which choice below is an evaluative statement?
What is a crucial element when formulating a counterclaim?
What is a crucial element when formulating a counterclaim?
An author claims the Internet is the best invention. What could weaken this claim?
An author claims the Internet is the best invention. What could weaken this claim?
You argue that reading improves empathy. Which evidence is most effective?
You argue that reading improves empathy. Which evidence is most effective?
Which of these statements is NOT a way to formulate an evaluative statement?
Which of these statements is NOT a way to formulate an evaluative statement?
What is a technique that doesn't generate textual evidence?
What is a technique that doesn't generate textual evidence?
Flashcards
Evaluative Statement
Evaluative Statement
A statement that presents a writer's judgement about something, supported by reasons and evidence.
Evaluative Statement (Hernandez, 2017)
Evaluative Statement (Hernandez, 2017)
An objective and tactful way of reacting to a text; presents judgment based on criteria.
Assertion
Assertion
A statement used to make a declaration or express a strong belief, often without evidence.
Assertion of Fact
Assertion of Fact
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Assertion of Opinion
Assertion of Opinion
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Assertion of Convention
Assertion of Convention
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Assertion of Preference
Assertion of Preference
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Counterclaim
Counterclaim
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Textual Evidence
Textual Evidence
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Paraphrasing
Paraphrasing
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Summarizing
Summarizing
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Quoting
Quoting
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Study Notes
- Lesson 1-3 is about formulating evaluative statements
- Learning objectives include formulating the context and properties of a text, and meaningful counterclaims in response to claims in the text.
Formulating Evaluative Statements
- It expresses a judgment about something that is supported by reasons and evidence
- It presents the strengths and weaknesses of something based on factual and substantial criteria
- According to Hernandez (2017), it is an objective and tactful way of reacting to a text, with a judgement based on specified criteria
Composing Evaluative Statements in Three Steps
- Identify assertions about the context and the properties of a text read.
- Formulate a meaningful counterclaim in response to a claim made in the text.
- Determine textual evidence to evaluate.
Assertion
- A statement to make a declaration or express a strong belief on a particular topic, often without evidence.
- It is a stylistic approach involving a strong declaration, a forceful or confident and positive statement regarding a belief
- According to Tiongson (2016), assertions are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something else.
Types of assertions:
- Fact
- Opinion
- Convention
- Preference
Assertion of Fact
- It is a statement that can be objectively proven with direct experiences, testimonies of witnesses, observations, verified information, or research results.
- Example: The sampaguita's roots are used for medicinal purposes, such as an anesthetic.
Assertion of Opinion
- Opinions are based on facts but are difficult to objectively verify due to the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
- Clue words include: Think, believe, seem, always, never, most, least, worse, greatest.
- Example: The popularity of sampaguita flowers is most evident in places of worship.
Assertion of Convention
- A convention is a way in which something is done, like traditions and norms.
- Conventions depend on historical precedent laws
- Example: The sampaguita belongs to the genus Jasminum of the Oleaceae family.
Assertion of Preference
- Preferences are based on personal choice, subjective, and cannot be objectively proven.
- Example: Sampaguitas are the most beautiful and most fragrant of all flowers.
Counterclaims
- Claims made to rebut a previous claim
- Provides a contrasting perspective to the main argument.
- Examining different perspectives results in more than a passive reaction
Formulating a Counterclaim
- Consider: What are the major points of disagreement between you and the author?
- Note their strongest argument, what they say to defend their position, and the merits of their view.
- Note the weaknesses or shortcomings in their argument and any hidden assumptions.
- Support the counterclaim with lines from the text.
Textual Evidence
- Proof of an argument, claim, counterclaim, or any assertion cited in the text.
- Defined as the details given by the author to support their claim.
- It reveals the position of the writer and makes the reading more convincing.
Determining Textual Evidence
- Evidence is required both in writing and daily conversations, helping to better evaluate authors.
Types of Evidence to Include
- Facts and statistics
- Opinion from experts
- Personal anecdotes
Important Ways of Generating Textual Evidence
- Paraphrasing: Restating the text in your own words.
- Summarizing: Stating in a shorter way the text and other relevant details to support the idea.
- Quoting: Directly stating a part of a text.
How to Provide Textual Evidence
- Point
- Evidence
- Explanation
- Link
Importance of Textual Evidence
- Textual evidence validates and strengthens your writing, demonstrating reading comprehension.
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