This document discusses the differences between opinions and assertions. Opinions are beliefs or judgments about something or someone based on personal views. There are personal opinions, which are individual views, and public opinions, which represent majority views. Assertions are strong declarations of beliefs or facts used to directly express ideas or feelings. There are four types of assertions: basic, empathetic, escalating, and language assertions. While opinions express assessments or interpretations, assertions involve standing up for one's rights in a direct manner.

1. Formulate a statement
of opinion or assertion..
OPINION | ASSERTION

2. OBJECTIVES
Determine statements that are opinion and
assertions.
Manifest appreciation to the importance of opinion
and assertion through open dialogue.
Create a dialogue using statements of opinions and
assertions and present a mini-role play.

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4. Opinion is a thought, belief or judgment
that a person or a group of people have
about something or someone which are
based mainly on their beliefs.
What is an Opinion?

5. 2 TYPES OF OPINION
PERSONAL OPINION
It is an individual point of view or idea
towards someone or something. It is one’s
stand on a certain issue or topic.
 I believe that…
 I think that…
 In my opinion…
 My personal opinion about ______is…
 In my own perception…
 For me…
 The way I see it…
 My stand about this matter is…

6. 2 TYPES OF OPINION
PUBLIC OPINION
It is the opinion of all or it is the majority
opinion. It is an opinion which is generally held
by all and it’s purpose is to highlight the welfare
of all.

7. Assertion is an artistic method involving a
strong declaration, a forceful or confident
and positive statement regarding a belief
or a fact. Its purpose is to expresses ideas
or feelings directly.
What is an Assertion?

8. 4 TYPES OF ASSERTION
BASIC ASSERTION
It is a simple and direct statement
for expressing feelings and beliefs.
Example:
“I wish I could have expressed this
idea earlier, because now someone
else has taken the credit.”

9. 4 TYPES OF ASSERTION
EMPHATETIC ASSERTION
 It conveys empathy to someone, and usually has two
parts: the first contains recognition of the feelings or
situations of the other person, and the second expresses
care and support for the other person’s feelings or
rights.
Examples:
“I understand you are busy, and me too, but it is difficult
for me to finish this project on my own. So, I want you to
help me complete this project.”
“I know this is making you angry and frustrated because you
have not gotten a response yet. But I can help you by
giving you an estimate of how long it might take.”

10. 4 TYPES OF ASSERTION
 ESCALATING ASSERTION
It happens when someone is not
able to respond to a person’s basic
assertions. As a result, that person
becomes firm about him or her.
Example:
“If you do not finish this work by 6:00
tonight, I will engage the services of
another worker.”

11. 4 TYPES OF ASSERTION
 LANGUAGE ASSERTION
This uses the first-person pronoun “I”.
This is used for expressing negative
feelings but this is helpful in laying
emphasis on a person’s feelings of anger
and a solution is suggested.
Example:
“When I don’t get enough sleep, it affects my
patience and self-control. Therefore, I try to
sleep earlier.”

12. Opinion is somewhat similar to assertion in a way that both express
ideas about someone or something. These two differ from one
another in a way that opinion is an interpretation, a finding or
assessment whether it is asked or just heard. On the other hand,
assertion is standing up for once’s rights and not being taken
advantage of, it is telling what you really want in a right way.
Similarities and differences of
Opinion and Assertionon