Amazing Adjectives: Describing Words

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Amazing Adjectives: Describing Words

What do you already know about adjectives?

Our Learning Goal

At the end of the lesson you will know what adjectives are and use them to describe people and things.

What is an Adjective?

An adjective is a word that describes a person, animal or thing.

Example: Happy Dog

In 'happy dog', 'happy' is the adjective. It tells us more about the dog.

Spot the Adjective!

Look at this sentence: 'The red apple is big.' Which words are adjectives?

Where Do We See Adjectives?

Adjectives are everywhere! We use them to talk about colour, size, and how things feel.

Describing with Adjectives

'Soft pillow' - 'soft' is an adjective that tells us how the pillow feels.

Adjectives for People

We can use adjectives for people too. Example: 'kind teacher' or 'tall boy.'

Adjectives for Animals and Things

Things

Examples: cold water, big ball, clean desk.

Examples: small cat, brown dog, fast horse.

Animals

Let's Try Together!

Look around the room. Can you find something to describe? Use an adjective! Example: Blue chair.

Share an Adjective

Share your adjective with the class! What did you find?

Great Work Today!

You have learned to spot and use adjectives. Try using them when you talk and write!

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.