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Download English for Academic and Professional Purposes and more Summaries English Language in PDF only on Docsity! DRPARTMENT | pe ATION Formulating Evaluative Reading and Writing Activity Sheet Quarter 2 – MELC 3 REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS (MELC) with minimal or no face-to-face encounter between you and learner. This will be made available to the learners with the references/links to ease the independent learning. For the learner: The Reading and Writing Learning Activity Sheet is developed to help you continue learning even if you are not in school. This learning material provides you with meaningful and engaging activities for independent learning. Being an active learner, carefully read and understand the instructions then perform the activities and answer the assessments. This will be returned to your facilitator on the agreed schedule. Learning Activity Sheet (LAS) for Reading and Writing Name of Learner: _____________________ Grade and Section: __________________ Date: ______________________________ READING AND WRITING ACTIVITY SHEET Formulating Evaluative Statements about a Text Read I. Learning Competency (MELC) Formulate evaluative statements about a text read: a. assertions about the content and properties of a text read; and b. counterclaims in response to claims made in a text read II. Background Information for Learners There are different reading purposes. Mostly, we read to be informed and be entertained. However, there is another purpose of reading: reading in order to develop a detailed and critical understanding of a text. This is what we call critical reading. Critical reading means engaging in what you read by asking yourself questions such as, ‘what is the author trying to say?’ or ‘what is the main argument being presented?’. To read critically is to make judgments about how a text is argued. This is a skill that requires you to gain some distance from the text you are reading. You might have to read a text through once to get a basic grasp of content before you launch into an intensive critical reading. Why is critical reading an essential skill? Most essays we write involved reflection or analysis of a text, making arguments on certain claims and reviewing a material i.e. book, article, or film. Thus, such outputs require critical reading in order to come up with an in-depth analysis or evaluation of the given material (article, book, film, etc.). On the other hand, formulating evaluative statements, making assertions about the properties of a text and creating counterclaims in response to claims made are critical writing skills that also require critical reading. To understand further, let us take note of the following important points: (a) Assertion is a statement used to make a declaration or to express strong belief on a particular topic, often without evidence. Example: “I have put my every effort to complete this task today.” (b) Claim is a statement that reflects the writer’s position or point about a topic. It is usually supported by reasons. Example: “Hybrid cars are effective strategy to fight pollution.” (c) Counterclaim is a statement that argues against the claim given. Counterclaim: “Instead of focusing on cars, which still encourages a culture of driving even if it cuts down on pollution, the nation should focus on building and improving transportation systems.” III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and Educational Sites Critical Reading https://advice.writing.utoronto.ca/researching/critical-reading/ https://images.app.goo.gl/bVdSTzfK8RuJTFzv8 https://literarydevices.net/assertion/ https://www.skillsyouneed.com/learn/critical-reading.html Exercise 1 https://www.madisonschools.com/cms/lib/MS01001041/Centricity/ Domain/699/Critical%20Reading%20PracticeI.pdf Exercise 2 Anudin, A.G. (2016).Reading and writing teacher’s manual. Vibal Group: Quezon City. https://manilastandard.net/mobile/article/334766 https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-09-19/pollute d-stretch- of-manila-bay-gets-fake-white-sand-makeover Exercise 3 https://www.somersetcanyons.com/ourpages/auto/2016/2/17/6229247 2/ Claims%20and%20Counterclaims%20Worksheet%201.docx IV. Activity Proper Exercise 1. Critical Reading Practice Each of the following questions is based on a short passage. Read the passage and write the letter of the best answer on your answer sheet. 1. The speaker assumes that the listener wants to ___________________________________. A. come back from a vacation with a gorgeous tan B. spend a vacation where the weather is beautiful C. spend time in the sun D. have a better tan E. have an expensive vacation 2. Which of the following items does the speaker fail to take into account? A. Vacations should be spent in Boracay. B. Boracay has beautiful weather. C. Boracay’s weather is excellent for tanning. D. Vacationing in Boracay leads to gorgeous tans. E. Families may not be very interested in getting tanned while vacationing in Boracay. 3. What assumption is made by the speaker? A. A craft can be judged based on the personality of the instructor. B. The teacher could have tried harder to be flexible. C. All craft courses are a waste of time. D. Quilting is an interesting craft which the instructor taught badly. E. Knitting is an interesting craft which the instructor taught badly. Manila Bay White Sands all worth it Claim given in the text Your counterclaim Exercise 3. Evaluating author’s claims A. Formulate evaluative statements about a text read by answering the questions below. Do it on your answer sheet. 1. Does the author use broad, generalized words in making claims? Why? Why not? ___________________________________________________________________ ___ ___________________________________________________________________ ___ ___________________________________________________________________ ___ 2. According to the author, how applicable are the claims he or she made? Does the author give specific instances, situations, or conditions in which the claims may be applicable? ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _________ 3. Does the author give exceptions to his or her claims? Justify your answer. ___________________________________________________________________ ___ ___________________________________________________________________ ___ ___________________________________________________________________ ___ 4. Are there evidences that support the author’s claims? If yes, write one example. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ______ ___________________________________________________________________ ___ 5. Which of the claims given in both articles do you agree with? Write your reason(s) and support with evidence. ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ _________ B. Look for an article published on the newspaper or online and examine the material closely. Copy the matrix on your answer sheet and provide the following details: Title of the Article: Author: Date Published: Source (name of newspaper or website): Claim given in the text Evidence(s) Your Counterclaim Answer the following questions based on the article you have read. Write your answer on the answer sheet. 1. What are the important points made by the author in the article? 2. Does the author use broad, generalized words in making claim(s)? Why? Why not? 3. How applicable are the author’s claim(s)? Does the author give specific instances, situations, or conditions in which the claim(s) may be applicable? Explain. 4. Are the evidences clearly established? Justify. 5. Overall, what can you say about how the article was written? Do you agree with the claims that the author indicated? Justify. Remember: V. Reflection. a. I have learned that… ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____ b. I think I need more help in… ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ____ VI. Answer Key