This document provides information about judging the validity of evidence listened to. It discusses the key terms of validity, evidence, and listening. It then describes four types of evidence: statistical, testimonial, anecdotal, and analogical. Examples are provided for each type. The document includes an activity to identify the type of evidence being asked about in different situations. It also discusses determining the validity of material listened to and provides additional resources that could be consulted if validity is in question.

1. ENGLISH 9 ACTIVITY
SHEET
QUARTER 3 - MELC 3

2. MOST ESSENTIAL
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
JUDGE THE VALIDITY
OF THE EVIDENCE
LISTENED TO

3. At the end of the lesson, the
students should be able to:
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Learn how to judge the
validity of the evidence
listened to.

4. Validity is the extent to which a concept,
conclusion or measurement is well-founded
and likely corresponds accurately to the real
world. The word “valid” is derived from the
latin “validus”, meaning strong.
VALIDITY
01

5. 02 EVIDENCE
Evidence refers to facts,
documentations, or testimonies used
to support a claim, support an
argument, or reach conclusion.

6. 03 LISTENING
1. Effective listening requires the ability to
evaluate whether we should believe a point
raised.
2. It involves assessing the weight of the
evidence used to support a statement.

7. 1. Statistical
2. Testimonial
3. Anecdotal
4. Analogical
TYPES OF EVIDENCES

8. 1. Statistical Evidences
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
It sums in a form of numbers,
percentage, or surveyed-type of
data.

9. 1. Statistical Evidences
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
• Squid Game is the first K-drama to reach the
top 10 list of the platform's most popular
content.
• Studies show only 12% of Americans
watched the President’s latest press
conference.

10. 2. Testimonial Evidences
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
• Experts and authorities are used.
• Is an endorsement by someone who has
had first-hand experience with a product or
person and is willing to share their thoughts
publicly.

11. • Justin Bieber on the Proactive commercial
explaining that proactive made his pimples
disappear.
• The perpetrator of a crime was observed
wearing a red shirt with vertical blue stripes;
the individual accused of the crime owns such a
shirt.
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
2. Testimonial Evidences

12. 3. Anecdotal Evidences
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
The speaker is telling
about his/her own
experiences.

13. • Riley doesn't deserve to die. I watched the
movie and I know she's a good person.
• The movie is really a must-watch especially
if you are into romance genre based on my
experience.
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
3. Anecdotal Evidences

14. 4. Analogical Evidences
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
Conclusions are based
on comparisons.

15. • Comparing the lifespan of people in the USA
to Australia to see who has the better
healthcare system.
• I saw a boring film that has a similar plot to
this movie, so therefore the movie must be
boring.
TYPES OF EVIDENCES
4. Analogical Evidences

16. Activity: Identify what is being asked in the sentence.
1. This is the type of evidence that comes in a form of numbers,
percentage or surveyed type of data.
2. It refers to the facts, documentations, or testimonies used to
strengthen a claim, support an argument, or reach a conclusion.
3. It is an evidence that is based on a person’s observation of the
world.
4. This is commonly turned to people trying to prove a point.
5. Analogies are mainly useful when dealing with a topic that is
under-researched.
- STATISTICAL EVIDENCE
- EVIDENCE
- ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE
- TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE
- ANALOGICAL EVIDENCE

17. Activity: Identify what type of evidence is being asked.
1. The lady on the radio stated that the coffee she’s drinking
made her sexier and healthier.
2. My grandfather was a heavy smoker most of his life, but he
lived to be 90 years old. Therefore, smoking is not harmful to
people.
3. Lebron James became the all-time best scorer in the NBA
league. He made 38,450 scores beating Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
4. “Batang Quiapo” is a lot more the same genre with “Ang
Probinsyano”.
- TESTIMONAL EVIDENCE
- ANECDOTAL EVIDENCE
- STATISTICAL EVIDENCE
- ANALOGICAL EVIDENCE

18. Determining the validity of the material Yes No
The material listened to covers the topic
comprehensively.
The material listened to is clear and concise.
The material is taken from a reliable source.
There is an author or an expert involved.
The material listened to is grammatically
correct and has no spelling errors.
The ideas presented in the materials are
organized.

19. The following are other
resources that you could
consult if the information
you have listened to
has validity:

20. 1. Scholarly Articles - Scholarly
articles, also known as academic
articles or peer-reviewed articles,
are written by scholars or experts
in a particular field of study for an
audience of other experts,
researchers, or academics.

21. 2. Magazine Articles - Magazine articles are
typically shorter pieces of writing published
in magazines, which are periodical
publications containing a variety of articles,
stories, and other content.
Magazine articles are intended to entertain,
inform, or persuade readers on a wide range
of subjects, including current events,
lifestyle, culture, fashion, health, and
technology.

22. 3. Newspaper Articles -
Newspaper articles are journalistic
pieces written by reporters or
journalists that provide news,
analysis, opinions, or features on
current events, issues, or topics of
interest.

23. Example:
Claim/point Insufficient
Evidence
Sufficient
Evidence
It is going to
rain because
it is very
cloudy.
It will rain
because it is
cloudy.
It is going to
rain because
the barometer
is dropping and
the air smells
damp.

24. QUESTION:
How can you determine if
the evidence you listened
to is valid or not?

25. Thank You
for Listening!