The document discusses the differences between opinions and assertions, emphasizing that opinions are personal views while assertions are firm statements that require factual support. It outlines how to write effective assertions by being knowledgeable, backing up claims with research, and being clear and concise. Additionally, it distinguishes factual claims, opinions, and commonplace assertions, providing examples for each type.

1. OPINION
AND
ASSERTION
QUARTER 1 MODULE 2: LESSON 1

2. • An opinion is the personal
judgment or view of a person about
an issue or a topic. Most
statements of opinion begin with
phrases like “For me…” “I think…”
or “I believe…”
• Example: “I think the Miracle is
the best movie of all time.”

3. • An assertion is a statement used to
make a declaration or to make a
firm belief on a particular topic.All
uncertainty and personality of the
subject is dropped, and the
statement becomes absolute.
• Example:“Beowulf is the best movie
and everyone have to watch it!”

4. HOW TO WRITE AN ASSERTION?
1. Be knowledgeable
• Make sure your facts are straight before you start writing your assertion. Do
some research on the subject.
2. Back it all up
• Your assertions need to be stable throughout. Surround them with your research
findings.
3. Be clear and concise
• Since assertion lets you take a stand on your topic, it’s essential that you keep
things clear and concise. Don’t beat around the bush. State your claim.

8. MAKING
ASSERTION
QUARTER 1 MODULE 2: LESSON 2

9. • What is a factual claim?
A factual claim is defined as a
statement which can be proven
from evidence such as fact,
personal observation, reliable
source, or expert’s opinion.
Example: William Shakespeare has
been considered as one of the
famous dramatists in the world.

10. • What is an opinion?
An opinion is a statement of belief,
feeling or thought. It does not
require a proof.
Example:“I really believe that
William Shakespeare is the best
writer ever,” the man said.

11. • What is a commonplace
assertion?
A commonplace assertion is a
statement that many people
assume to be true but which
necessarily true
Example: An apple a day keeps a
doctor away.