3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. define evidence;
2. enumerate the strategies in citing
evidence to support general
statement;
3. cite evidence to support a general
statement.
5. EVIDENCE
•It is an information that helps explain and
prove someone’s ideas. In a reading text,
the author is giving evidence in creating a
strong argument or claim. All texts, or
reading passages contain evidence.
7. •Evidence can be found in both Fiction
texts, such as novels, poems, or short
stories, as well as in Non-fiction texts,
like biographies or scientific articles.
In a Fiction texts, the reader can see
the evidence through the dialogues
and the interactions between the
characters.
8. • While in Non-fiction, reader might
use the statistical data, opinions, or
specialized knowledge to support the
general statement. Good readers can
cite evidence by including a
quotation, or exact sentences from
the texts, or paraphrasing the
author’s words or ideas.
17. EXAMPLE
•According to Secretary Briones, DepEd
prioritizes the welfare of the teachers
and learners and they will ensure that the
SchoolYear 2020-2021 will be
manageable for all while encouraging
effective learning engagement.
18. 2. Quote it
•place in quotation marks
everything that comes directly
from the text or statement.
19. EXAMPLE
•“The welfare of our teachers and
learners remains to be our priority and
we will ensure that SchoolYear 2020-
2021 will be bearable for all while still
promoting effective learning
engagement,” Secretary Briones said.
20. 3. Cite it
•give the source where you
found your information. Not
citing your source is called
____________.
22. EXAMPLE
•In the Manila Bulletin news online,
DepEd Secretary Briones said that the
DepEd prioritizes the welfare of the
teachers and learners and they will be
manageable for all while encouraging
effective learning engagement.
23. LEARNING TASK # 1
•Read the text on the next
slide and answer the
questions that follow.
24. Dear Sir,
I ordered a Remote-Control Excavator
toy last Monday, but the package was
badly damaged. As a proof, I also send
you a picture of the damaged package.
The toy was damaged as well and cannot
be played. I ordered it for my nephew’s
birthday next week.
25. I am now asking for its replacement
because my nephew really wants this toy
for his birthday. I look forward for your
response and hope that you can resolve
this problem.
Thank you so much.
Edmon
26. 1. What evidence supports Edmon’s
claim that the package arrived was
damaged?
•The toy was broken.
•He wanted a replacement or a refund.
•He has a picture of the damaged
package.
27. 2. What evidence supports the claim
that the toy was also damaged?
•The toy cannot be played.
•The toy has scratches.
•The toy doesn’t have battery in its box.
28. 3. What evidence supports the claim
that Edmon needs the replacement
of the toy?
•Edmon will play it together with his son.
•Edmon will give the toy as a gift to his
nephew’s birthday.
•Edmon doesn’t need the replacement
anymore.
