Reading and Writing

• Assertions - are declarative sentences that claim something is true about something. It is a sentence that either true or false
• Enumerate the Four Common types of Assertions

  • Fact
  • Convention
  • Opinion
  • Preference
• Fact - This is the statement that can be proven objectively by direct experience, testimonies of witnesses, verified observations or the results of the research.
• Convention - It is a way in which something is done, similar to traditions and norms. This depends on historical precedent, laws, rules, usage, and customs.
• Opinion - This is based on facts but is difficult to objectively verify because of the uncertainty of producing satisfactory proofs of soundness.
• Preference - It is based on personal choice; therefore they are subjective and cannot be objectively proven or logically attached.
• Interference - Is a skill wherein a reader reads "between the lines" to gather valuable information and evidences.
• Formulating Counterclaims

  1. Write your counterclaim. You need to write a sentence that contradicts the claim.
• Formulating Counterclaims

  3. Support your counterclaim with credible pieces of information. With this, one must cite the source and at the very least stipulate/ include three reasons or pieces of evidences.
• Points to Remember

  • Make the counterclaim real.
  • Never right counterclaim that you cannot support.
  • Make it clear that you do not agree with the claim.
  • Do not repeat your supporting evidences.
• Textual Evidences - are specific parts of the text that validate their assertions and counterclaims.
• Textual Evidences - are specific parts of the text that validate their assertions and counterclaims.
• Formulating Counterclaims

  2. Explain your Counterclaim. The more real you make your opposition, the more right you will seem when you prove it.