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Grade Level 11
Cabrera High School

Teacher Irey Mae J. Palalon Quarter 4

Learning Area Reading and Writing Teaching Dates and February 13,2025/
Skills Duration Session 1-2/ 10:45-
11:45

I. OBJECTIVES

A. Content Standards The learner realizes that information in a written

text may be selected and organized to achieve a
particular purpose.

B. Performance Standard The learner critiques a chosen sample of each

pattern of development focusing on information
selection, organization and development.

C. Learning Competencies Formulates evaluative statements about a text

read:
a. Formulates assertions about the conten
and properties of a text read
b. Formulates meaningful counterclaims in response to
claims in a text read

● Knowledge To be able to analyze the structure of an argument, identifying

the premises, evidence, and reasoning used to support the
claim.

● Skills To be able to express their counterclaims using appropriate

language and tone, avoiding personal attacks or inflammatory
language.

● Attitude Students will participate in discussions about claims and

counterclaims in a respectful and constructive manner.

II. CONTENT Counterclaims

III. LEARNING RESOURCES

A. Reference DepEd Tambayan

https://depedtambayan.netPDF
Reading and Writing Skills - Module 6

Studocu
https://www.studocu.com
RWS11 q4 mod6 Formulating-Evaluative-Statements -
 Reading …

1. Teacher's Guide Pages

2. Learner's Materials
Page

3. Textbook Page

4. Additional Materials
from Learning
Resources (LR) Portal

B. Other Learning Resources

C. Supplies, Equipment, Laptop/ PowerPoint Presentation

Tools, etc.

IV. PROCEDURES

A. Review/ Introductory
Activity

Preliminary Activities
● Greetings
● Prayer
● Attendance
● Review of on the
previous lesson
● Presentation of the new
Topic
● Objectives

B. Activity/Motivation What's New!

Here is a set of jumbled letters that I want you to arrange to
come up with a sensible word.

O U N C M A T E C R L I

Clue: It is the opposite of an opposing argument.

C. Analysis Ask the following questions:

1. How do you find the activity?
2. Do you have any idea, what is counterclaim is?

D. Abstraction Formulating Counterclaims

 To be an effective critical thinker, it is not enough just
to be able to identify claims and assertions. The ability
to analyze an argument is essential to understanding the
text more deeply, but understanding the claim is not the
only facet of the argument. You must also learn how to
analyze the counterclaims and evidence provided by the
text. Being able to recognize and formulate
counterclaims in reaction to an argument is a
characteristic of a good critical reader.

Counterclaims are claims made to rebut a previous claim. To

rebut means to contradict someone’s statement through a
formal argument. They provide a
contrasting perspective to the main argument.

To be able to locate counterclaims to an argument, remember

the following:
1. Show competence and familiarity with the writer’s topic.
2. Examine different perspectives and not just passively
accepting the writer’s claim.
3. Consider the topic, and make sure you are willing to engage
different viewpoints from your own.
4. Clarify your personal position on the topic.

In this example of counterclaim, Mang Tonyo now needs to

support his refusal to provide Martha with a smartphone. He
should be ready to give solid, substantiated reasons for his
refusal to provide something that the family has been spending
for all those years. This may include evidence of the family’s
inability to send her and her siblings to a private school, and
that his budget is not sufficient enough to afford a brand new
smartphone since the family income has suffered due to
 COVID-19.

Four Elements of Argument

1. CLAIM- is a statement that asserts facts based on one’s

understanding about a particular topic or issue.
In the given example, Martha asking his father to buy her a
smartphone is an example of a claim.

2. COUNTERCLAIM- is just the opposite of claim. It is a

statement that contradicts one’s claim and is usually proven and
supported by both reasons and evidences.

Mang Tonyo’s negative response to Martha’s claim is an

example of counterclaim.

3. REASON- is the part of an argument where a statement

offers an explanation behind a party’s claim.

Martha’s offering of valid reasons to convince Mang Tonyo

that she needs the smartphone is an example of reason.

4. EVIDENCE - is the statement that proves the truth of a

claim and generally leads to the conclusion of an argument.

Martha provides evidence of the necessity of using smartphone

as part of the new normal life in the time of CoronaVirus is an
example of evidence.

E. Application Activity!

Debate!

Directions: The class will be divided into two (2) groups.

Each group will choose Agree or Disagree.

Claims: “School uniforms should be mandatory for all

students”

Criteria:
F. Generalization Based on our discussion and the activities you've done, how
does your understanding define Counterclaims? How can we
effectively use counterclaims to strengthen our own arguments,
even if we ultimately disagree with them?

G. Assessment Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write
the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Counterclaims are opposite of _________________.

A. Stand C. Reason
B. Evidence D. Claims
2. A counterclaim is one of the elements of _______.
A. Position C. Evidence
B. Rebuttal. D. Argument
3. This is the statement that proves the truth of a claim and
generally leads to the conclusion of an argument.
A. Claim. C. Evidence
B. Reason. D. Counterclaim
4. Counterclaims are claims made to ______________.
A. Rebut new claim
B. Rebut specific claim
C. Rebut previous claim
D. Rebut an unknown claim
5. To rebut means _______________________.
A. To contradict someone’s statement through a formal
argument
B. To argue with someone’s point of view about an issue
C. To affirm someone’s statement even if it is wrong
D. To oppose someone’s statement in a contest
6. This is a statement that asserts facts based on one’s
understanding about a particular topic or issue.
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
7. James’ negative response to Menard’s claim is an example of
 ______________.
A. Claim
B. Evidence
C. Reason
D. Counterclaim
8. James’ offering valid reasons to convince BJ that men and
women were born equal is an example of _________________.
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
9. This is the part of an argument where a statement offers an
explanation behind a party’s claim.
A. Claim
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim
10. This is just the opposite of the claim. It is a statement that
contradicts one’s claim and is usually proven and supported by
both reasons and pieces of
evidence.
A. Rebuttal
B. Reason
C. Evidence
D. Counterclaim

H. Additional Activities
for application or
remediation if needed

V. REMARKS The discussion ended well and the thoughtful considerations of

counterclaims enriched the overall understanding the topic.

Prepared by: Irey Mae J. Palalon

Practice Teacher

Submitted to: Jimalyn E. Borreros

Cooperating Teacher