A Semi Detailed Lesson Plan in English 10

Quarter 2- MODULE 4

I. OBJECTIVES
At the end of the lesson, the students CAN:
A. Determine claims of fact, policy and value in sentences;
B. Share the importance of claims in writing;
C. Formulate claims of fact, policy and value about an issue through graphic organizer; and
D. Analyze the claim and it’s supporting statement.

LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Formulate claims of fact, policy and value (MELC Code: EN10WC-IIb-13.2)

II.SUBJECT MATTER
A. Topic: Claims
B. Reference: English 10 Learning Module
C. Instructional materials: visual aids, and other related materials
D. Integrated Skills:
Speaking: Sharing of ideas and giving examples
Writing: Formulating claims about an issue

III.PROCEDURES
A. Preliminary Activities
1. Introduction
-Prayer. A student will be requested to lead the prayer.
-Greetings. The teacher says good morning/good afternoon.
-Checking of attendance. The teacher will check the attendance.
-Classroom rules. The teacher will present the classroom rules.

2. Review
-The teacher will ask the learners about their previous lesson.
3. Motivation
-Groupings and Incentive Chart
ANALYZE ME!
I am the first inn China and Colombia.
You can see me in the Middle of Finland.
I am the Alpha and Omega in Africa.
I am in the midway of Chile and Bolivia.
I am the initial capital of Philippines.
What am I?

4. Presentation of the lesson/objectives

The teacher will present the lesson and the learner will read the objectives.

B. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES
1. DISCUSSION
Claims- is supported by evidence, which can be debated or challenged.
-are statements about what is true or good or about what should be done or believed.
Characteristics of a good claim:
 A claim should be argumentative and debatable.
 A claim should be specific and focused.
 A claim should be interesting and engaging.
 A claim should be logical. It should result from reasonable weighing of support provided.

TYPES OF CLAIM
1. Claim of facts
o are grounded with factual evidence that is sufficient, reliable, and
appropriate.
o These are statements about how things were in the past, how they are in the
present, or how they will be in the future.
o It can also be factual or historical, relational or predictive.

Examples:
a. Social distancing is important during the coronavirus pandemic.
b. Covid- 19 is deadly.
2. Claims of value
o It expresses approval or disapproval about something that attempts to show that
something is wrong or right.
o Claims that is based on preference such as likes or dislikes, good or bad.

Examples:
a. Honesty is the best policy.
b. Safety is more important than freedom.

3. Claims of policy
o Are specific statements on procedures or laws that need to be modified based on
certain issues or conditions.
o Ask for plans of action to solve current problems.

Examples:
a. Uniforms should be required at all public high schools.
b. Texting while driving should be an offense punishable by jail time.

2. Application
- The students will play message relay.
-The students will determine the claims of fact, policy and value in sentences.10 points
1. The death penalty does not deter crime. Fact
2. The death penalty should be abolished in all fifty states. Policy
3. Mac computers are more reliable than PC’s. value
4. Cellphones pull students away from learning. Fact
5. Providing students with devices that they can use in the classroom is better than allowing them to
use their cell phones in class. Value

-The group will listen the video and formulate claims of fact, policy and value based from the essay
on the legalization of marijuana through graphic organizers. 15 points

LEGALIZATION OF MARIJUANA
Claims of fact Claims of policy Claims of value
3. Generalization
 What is claims?
 What are the types of claims?
 What is the importance of claims in writing an argument?

C. EVALUATION
Directions: Read the statements carefully then choose the appropriate answer. Write the answer before
the number. 15 points
1. Which of the following is the definition of claim?
a. Statements about what is true or good or about what should be done or believed
b. Expresses approval or disapproval about something
c. Specific statements on procedures or laws that need to be modified
d. Both A and B
2. Which of the following were not types of claims?
a. Claims of fact
b. Claims of policy
c. Claims of value
d. Claims of manner
3. Which of the following claims ask for plans of action to solve current problems?
a. Claims of fact
b. Claims of value
c. Claims of policy
d. Claims of manner
4. Which of the following is an example of fact?
a. Cancer is a common disease but it is not contagious.
b. Requiring community service in high school will produce more community-aware
graduates.
c. We should stop spending so much on prisons and start spending more on education.
d. I enjoy reading books at night.
5. Honesty is the best policy is an example of
a. Claims of fact
b. Claims of value
c. Claims of policy
d. Claims of manner
6. Students’ cellphones should be collected by office personnel when they enter school.
a. claims of policy
b. claims of value
c. claims of fact
d. claims
7. The right thing to do is to support this year’s school fundraiser.
a. Claims of value
b. Claims of policy
c. Claims of fact
d. claims
8. Advances in computer modeling have made it possible to create completely new types of
architectural structures.
a. Claims of Fact
b. Claims of policy
c. Claims of value
d. Claims
9. The basic keys to success are perseverance and discipline.
a. Claims of fact
b. Claims of policy
c. Claims of value
d. Claims
10. Studies have shown that exposure to violent media is a risk factor for violent behaviors.
a. Claims of fact
b. Claims of value
c. Claims of policy
d. Claims

For numbers 11-15, choose the appropriate answer that best supports the claims.
11. Johnny is going through puberty.
a. Johnny has started to forget things.
b. Johnny has started to decide things on his own.
c. Johnny has started growing a mustache and his voice has changed.
d. Johnny has started to stay away from his parents.
12. You should use a hearing aid.
a. A deaf person uses hearing aid to avoid unnecessary noise.
b. A deaf person should use a hearing aid in order to hear.
c. Hearing aid helps deaf person control the volume of the sound.
d. Hearing aid is a device use to track where the location of the noise is.
13. You should not smoke.
a. Smoking is prohibited in public areas.
b. Smoking can be very dangerous to our health.
c. Smoking leads to addiction.
d. Smoking makes life complicated.
14. You should not eat that mushroom.
a. The mushroom is poisonous.
b. The mushroom tastes bad.
c. The mushroom is sour.
d. The mushroom is not healthy.
15. We know Pinocchio told a lie.
a. Because he was imprisoned
b. Because he was insulted by many
c. Because his tongue grew longer
d. Because his nose grew longer

Answers key
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. A
9. C
10. A
11. C
12. B
13. B
14. A
15. D

D. ASSIGNMENT
Directions: Watch an educational video about some pressing issue. Formulate 2-3 claims for each
type. I will send the title in the messenger.

Prepared by: Jessa May O. Beton

Intern

Checked by: Wyche A. Montemor

Cooperating Teacher