READING & WRITIN Quarter 1 Wasa Determining Textual Evidence to Validate Assertions and Counterclaims WHAT I NEED TO KNOW Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will be able to: 1, identify the textual evidence that validates the assertion or counterclaim expressed; 2, analyze by paraphrasing the statements that validate the assertion or counterclaim formulated : and, 3, formulate evaluative statements about a text read, WHAT | KNOW Pretest Write T if the statement is true and F the statement is false, Write your answer on the space provided, 1, Textual evidences are opinions which need not be cited from the source. 2, Assertions and counterclaims called evaluative statements are valid as long as there is one textual evidence presented, 3, Textual evidences are formulated using the statements: According to... The Text says.. It is explicitly expressed in the text that... 4, Facts are credible sources for textual evidences, 5, Citing sources for textual evidences is imperative and important. WHAT'S IN Recapitulation In the previous lesson you have learned thats Textual Evidences support the evaluative statements expressed by writer. When asserting a point or expressing counterclaims, it is important that you know the importance of providing text evidences. These are the main reasons: 7 Text evidence is necessary to support discussions about a text with friends, classmates, or teachers (i know.. because...) ¥ Providing text evidence helps us double check our own answers for accuracy. ¥ Providing text evidence makes our answers valid and reliable, The ability to find and cite text evidence is a life-long skill that will help you throughout school and in your career choice, There are two ways to use evidence from a text: 1, Paraphrase 2, Direct Quote When writing and citing evidencer, you may use these stem to express your thought: Paraphrase:The text stated that... The author (of the text) stated that... According tothe text..Adetal from the text that supports this. An example from the text is... Direct Quote: [Author's name] states that... The author [of the text] wrote... On page ___. the author stated ... This is shown when the author says.. Activity 1.1, Find the Evidence. Read the given text and copy the table on a separate sheet that follows to indicate the text's claim, the text evidences and the evaluative statements. Boholanos are proud to say that the sweetest ubi in the world is grown in Bohol. But in this article, ub! has another adjective attached to it- Ubi is sacred in Bohol. Read it carefully and find evidences of this claim. ‘The Sacred Ubi of Bohol: A Tale of Successful Farming Rita T. dela Cruz Ubi is sacred in Bohol. That was the first, striking one-liner statement I've read from a pack of ubi powder when I set my foot in Bohol province, the largest producer of ubi in the country. Yes, that one-liner is true as confirmed by the Boholanos themselves and the ubi farmers we interviewed during a site visit in Guindulman, one of the sites for the Bureau of Agricultural Research's (BAR) Community-based Participatory Action Research (CPAR) project on “Ubi Agribusiness Development Project”. In Bohol, “ubi” as they call it is different from “ube”. Ubi is what most Filipino call purple yam, while ube is the adjective which is the Tagalog translation for purple. Meanwhile, “kinampay” is a variety of ubi which is native to Bohol. Its flesh is a marbled purple color and is well-known for its aroma. There are also other ubi purple varieties in the rest of the country but not as venerated and advertised as that of kinampay in Bohol. Ubi is not only the Boholanos’ staple rootcrop but was also venerated as a sacred crop during ancient times in Bohol. During a famine, itis said that ubi was the only crop that grew in Bohol soil that saved the Boholanos from death, thus their great respect for it, so much so that it’s the only staple food included in their Bohol Hymn. When one speaks of “ubi to a Boholano, there is always a story to tell that until today, when anyone accidentally drops an ubi to the ground or table, they would utter an apology and kiss it as a sign of reverence. They also have an Ubi Festival wherein they hold the Miss Ubi Beauty Pageant. It is usually set during early January, the harvest season for ubi. This annually-held event is attended by exhibitors from different local government units (LGUs) to display their different ubi varieties like the traditional, aromatic kinampay, kabus-ok, iniling, tamisan, baligonhon, binanag, gimnay, and binato. This activity provides agri- entrepreneurs a venue for promoting quality, high-value, and sustainable ubi products and services to generate income for the locai producers. This year's Ubi Festival will be held on the 2nd week of December. Source: https://tinyurl.com/yxolthtxEvaluative Textual Evidence ona ET waar te Statement vino in the fire colurie ie ‘Assertion | Counter claim WHAT'S MORE nrichment Activity 1.2, The power of 3 (Three pieces of text evidence). When expressing an assertion or a counterclaim, make it a habit to point out 3 evidences to support any evaluative statement. Based on the text presented in the previous activity, write the evaluative statement or claim of the author, Then, provide the evidences. Author's evaluative statement: Evidence #1 Evidence #2WHAT | CAN DO Application Activity 1.3. Analyze the text evidences found in the text. In the first column are direct quotes from the text, Try to paraphrase the statements. The first one is done for you. Direct Quote Paraphrase 1. Ubiis sacred in Bohol. That was the first, striking one-liner statement I've read from a pack of ubi powder when | set my foot in Bohol province, the largest producer of ub! in the country. Yes, that one-liner is true as confirmed by the Boholanos themselves and the Ubi farmers we interviewed during & site visit in Guindulman, one of the sites for the Bureau of Agricultural Research's (BAR) Community-based Participatory Action Research (CPAR) project on “Ubi Agribusiness Development Project”. according the farmers of Bohol confirmed that the province, 2. Ubiis not only the Boholanos’ staple root crop but was also venerated as a sacred crop during ancient times in Bohol. During a famine, it is said that bi was the only crop that grew in Bohol soil that saved the Boholanas from death, thus their great respect for it, so much so that it's the only staple food included in their Bohol Hymn. 3. When one speaks of “ubi" toa Boholano, there is always a story to tell that until taday, when anyone accidentally drops an ubi to the ground or table, they would utter an apology and kiss it as a sign of reverence. ASSESSMENT Posttest, Read each item carefully and select the correct answer Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper. 1. These are statements that support the evaluative statements. A. assertion B. counterclaim —_C. evaluative D. text evidence 2. This the way of citing text evidences by stating word for werd from the source the information taken from the text A. Direct 8, evaluative C, Quota O. Paraphrase 3. This is the way of citing sources of information by gatting the thought of the information without changing the meaning of the original text. A. Direct — B. evaluative C Quota _D. Paraphrase 4. The following are ways to gather textual evidences EXCEPT: A. Colorcading —-B. gossips C. taking notes D. underliningREADING AND WRITING What | Know LF 2F What You Will Do Evaluation Statement Textual Evidence Assertion Counterclaim Ubi is sacted in Bohol. There are also other ubi purple varieties in the rest of the country but not as venerated = and advertised as that of kinampay in Bohol During a famine, itis saic that ubi was the only crop that grew in Bohol soil that saved the Boholanos from death, thus their great respect for it, so much so that it's the only staple food included in their Bohol Hymn. oo until tod: anyone accidentally drops an ubi to the ground or table, they would utter an apology and kiss it as a sign of reverence. What You will Do Author's evaluative statement: Ubi is sacred in Bohol, Evidence #1: There are also other ubi purple varieties in the rest of the country but not as venerated and advertised as that of kinampay in Bohol Evidence #2: During a famine, itis said that ubi was the only crop that grew in Bohol soil that saved the Boholanos from death, thus their great respect for it, so much so that it's the only staple food included in their Bohol Hymn. Evidence #3: _ until today, when anyone accidentally drops an ubi to the ground or table, they would utter an apology and kiss it as a sign of reverence... What | Have Learned ‘What sparked my interest in this lesson was the topic about the ways to use evidence from a text; the paraphrasing and direct quote. learned that in arguing a position or voicing counterclaims, itis critical to include text evidences, | feel that Lam having a hatd time because Ldon't like to read long paragraphs.| think | have to read more about this topic because | want to enhance my skills and expand my knowledge. What I Can Do 2. Ubi was also revered as a holy crop in ancient Bohol because it was the only crop that flourished in Bohol soil during famine that rescued the Boholanos from death. 3. When a Boholano mentions “ubi," there is usually a tale to relate about how, even today, if someone accidently drops a ubi on the ground or table, they would apolagize and kiss it as a symbol of devotion. Assessment iD 2A 3.D 4. B Additional Activity uestion: Why is ube considered as sacred in Bohol? ANSWER EVIDENCE Countless times, the Ubi aided the Boholanos in | During a famine, it is said that ubi was the only their survival over the years. During droughts, | crop that grew in Bohol soil that saved the when all food crops perish, only the Ubi survives | Boholanos from death, to feed the people. It will keep in your storage bin for years. If you cut off a part, the cut portion will heal, become brown, and harden. By far, itis the most expensive tuber crop in the Philippines; more so than the potato, the camote (sweet potato), cassava and taro. It will not decay like other veggies. Even if it has been stored for a long time, it can germinate when planted! itis highly nutritive. It is rich in carbohydrates, contains starch, vitamins A and B, iron and minerals.