OPINION | ASSERTION
Formulate a statement of
opinion or assertion. .
OBJECTIVES
Determine statements that are opinion and
assertions.
Manifest appreciation to the importance of
opinion and assertion through open
dialogue.
Create a dialogue using statements of
opinions and assertions and present a mini-
PICTURE PICTURE
What is an
Opinion?
Opinion is a thought, belief or
judgment that a person or a group
of people have about something or
someone which are based mainly
on their beliefs.
2 TYPES OF
PERSONAL OPINION
OPINION
It is an individual point of view or
idea towards someone or something.
It is one’s stand on a certain issue or
topic.
I believe that…
I think that…
In my opinion…
My personal opinion about ______is…
In my own perception…
For me…
The way I see it…
My stand about this matter is…
2 TYPES OF
PUBLIC OPINION
OPINION
It is the opinion of all or it is the majority
opinion. It is an opinion which is generally
held by all and it’s purpose is to highlight
the welfare of all.
What is an
Assertion?
Assertion is an artistic method
involving a strong declaration, a
forceful or confident and positive
statement regarding a belief or a
fact. Its purpose is to expresses
ideas or feelings directly.
4 TYPES OF
It
ASSERTION
BASIC ASSERTION
is a simple and direct
statement for expressing
feelings and beliefs.
Example:
“I wish I could have expressed
this idea earlier, because now
someone else has taken the
credit.”
4 TYPES OF
EMPHATETIC ASSERTION
ASSERTION
It conveys empathy to someone, and usually has
two parts: the first contains recognition of the
feelings or situations of the other person, and
the second expresses care and support for the
other person’s feelings or rights.
Examples:
“I understand you are busy, and me too, but it is
difficult for me to finish this project on my own. So,
I want you to help me complete this project.”
“I know this is making you angry and frustrated
because you have not gotten a response yet. But I
can help you by giving you an estimate of how
long it might take.”
4 TYPES OF
ESCALATING ASSERTION
It
ASSERTION
happens when someone is
not able to respond to a
person’s basic assertions. As a
result, that person becomes
firm about him or her.
Example:
“If you do not finish this work by
6:00 tonight, I will engage the
services of another worker.”
4 TYPES OF
LANGUAGE ASSERTION
This ASSERTION
uses the first-person pronoun
“I”. This is used for expressing
negative feelings but this is helpful in
laying emphasis on a person’s
feelings of anger and a solution is
suggested.
Example:
“When I don’t get enough sleep, it
affects my patience and self-control.
Therefore, I try to sleep earlier.”
Similarities and differences of
Opinion and Assertionon
Opinion is somewhat similar to assertion in a way that
both express ideas about someone or something. These
two differ from one another in a way that opinion is an
interpretation, a finding or assessment whether it is
asked or just heard. On the other hand, assertion is
standing up for once’s rights and not being taken
advantage of, it is telling what you really want in a right
way.
