Limited yet descriptive

Denotation
definition of a term.

Variety of descriptions
Connotation affected by mood and
emotions.
 This is a stone.

Denotation

She has a heart of stone.

Connotation
Let’s play a game.
 Statement
#1

The earth has a North

and South Pole.
 Statement
#2

An octagon has
eight sides.
 1
8 2

7 3

6 4
5
 Statement
#3

March is the best month

of the year.
 Statement
#4

Dogs have a better sense

of smell than humans.
 Statement
#5

Math is more fun to learn

than English.
Distinguish Fact
from Opinion

Yoriza P. Sarmiento
Teacher-Applicant
Baguio is the best city
in the Philippines.
Baguio City is can be found in
Benguet province.
 Fact Opinion

These are the Statements that came

statements that from the thoughts and

beliefs of the different
can be proven.
persons.
Let’s have an activity.
Directions: Identify whether the statement
is fact or opinion. Write your answer on the
space provided before each number.

______1. There are twelve inches in a foot.

______2. Going to the doctor is scary.
______3. Tuesday comes after Monday.
______4. It is important to get enough sleep
to be healthy.
______5. Running is the best way to
exercise.
Direction : Read the statement and
then circle whether it is a fact or
opinion. Explain your answer.

Students have a lot harder time in

school than the teachers.
a. Fact
b. Opinion
Explain:
________________________________
________________________________