Lesson 2

Question 1

This are
statements that aim to explain
the strengths and weaknesses of
something through writing.

Answer 1

Evaluative statements

Question 2

It
means presenting your
judgement about what you read
in writing.

Answer 2

Evaluative statements

Question 3

This are statements
that state one’s sound judgement about
something through writing which is
supported by reasons and evidence.

Answer 3

Evaluative statements

Question 4

It
also presents the strengths and
weaknesses of something based on a
set of criteria which needs to be
factual, substantial, and unbiased.

Answer 4

Evaluative statements

Question 5

To formulate an evaluative statement, one needs to read the entire text
________ and ______ to understand and to check for possible fallacies
in the argument presented by the writer.

Answer 5

To formulate an evaluative statement, one needs to read the entire text
carefully and critically to understand and to check for possible fallacies
in the argument presented by the writer.

Question 6

How to formulate an evaluative statement?

Answer 6

1. Begin with the positives before you point out the negatives.

Remember that your evaluative statement should be factual, substantial
and unbiased. When giving your negative feedback, it should not sound
insulting on the part of the evaluatee (one who is evaluated).

2. Suggest a solution/s or suggestion/s on how to improve the written
   material being evaluated and provide justification how these will work.
3. Keep your feedback concise and precise.
4. Be careful in giving your feedback. Since evaluations pass judgment
   onto works of authors, they must be written and expressed with care
   and much diligence.

Question 7

This are declarative sentences that give one’s belief about something
else as if it is true though it may not be.

Answer 7

Assertion