tment of Education
Region XI
Division of Davao del Norte
Sawata National High School
Sto. Niño, San Isidro, Davao del Norte
Activity - Identifying Claims in a Text.
Instructions: Read article below. Explain whether each underlined sentence is a claim or not.
As I go through life, I am aware that there will always be trials and challenges. For a
handicapped person like myself, life is almost synonymous with the word struggle. 1 I have to
continuously show the world that I can be useful and productive like normal individuals. The
success of handicapped people who have helped themselves rests on private and public
institutions that are ready and willing to give the disabled a chance to earn a living. 2 We the
disabled are still a part of society and are entitled to the human rights all normal persons enjoy.
(Source: "The Bright Side of Darkness" By Carolina G. Catacutan - PDI)
DepEd calls for unity in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: Manila Bulletin - May 2, 2020
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Despite the challenges along the way, DepEd ensured that it will "strike the balance of
offering quality education and caring for each other." DepEd also reiterated its firm commitment
to develop a comprehensive Learning Continuity Plan (LCP) which will "address challenges
through the necessary adjustments in the curriculum, alignment of learning materials, and
relevant support to teachers and parents."
"As we rally towards beating the unseen threat, we will be steadfast in delivering to the
public only the truth and our selfless service, as we shun misinformation and division," DepEd
said.
At this point, DepEd noted that this is "not the time to sow fear, doubt or hate but to
offer unity, compassion, understanding, and love," especially when "there is still much work to
do."
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"On our part, we commit to the goal of delivering accessible, quality, liberating and safe
basic education services in these critical times," DepEd said. As a million strong workforce,
DepEd also calls on the whole nation to preserve the bayanihan' spirit as it continues to ensure
hat education of millions of Filipino learners will continue.
Activity - Compare and Contrast
Explicit Claim
Implicit Claim