Using Adjectives to Describe Nouns
Identifying and Using Adjectives in Sentences
Learning Standards
Content Standard
The learner demonstrates understanding of grammar and usage
Performance Standard
The learner is able to use adjectives to enhance writing and communication
Learning Competency
Use adjectives (words that describe nouns) to add details to sentences
Code: EN3G-IIa-3.1
Complete Lesson Plan
Learning Objectives
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Define adjectives as describing words
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Identify adjectives in sentences
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Use appropriate adjectives to describe nouns
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Write sentences with descriptive adjectives
Lesson Procedures
motivation
Show two pictures: a plain ball vs. a big, red, shiny ball. Ask: 'Which description is more interesting? Why?'
presentation
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Present sentence: 'The dog is playing.'
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Ask: 'What kind of dog? Is it big or small? What color?'
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Improve the sentence: 'The big, brown dog is playing.'
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Explain: 'Big' and 'brown' are adjectives - they describe the dog
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Show more examples:
- tall tree (describes size)
- blue sky (describes color)
- round ball (describes shape)
- three cats (describes number)
- happy girl (describes feeling)
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Demonstrate adjective placement:
- Before noun: happy child
- After linking verb: The child is happy
generalization
Questions:
- What are adjectives?
- What do adjectives describe?
- Where do we place adjectives in a sentence?
- Why are adjectives important in writing?
guided practice
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Find the adjectives together:
- The small bird sings.
- I have five marbles.
- The flower is beautiful.
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Add adjectives to plain sentences:
- The ___ cat sleeps. → The lazy cat sleeps.
- I ate an ___ apple. → I ate a red apple.
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Match nouns to appropriate adjectives:
- elephant → big, gray, huge
- rainbow → colorful, bright, beautiful
- ice → cold, frozen, slippery
independent practice
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Activity 1: Circle the adjectives:
- The cute puppy barks loudly.
- My new shoes are shiny.
- The old tree has green leaves.
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Activity 2: Fill in the blanks with adjectives:
- The ___ sun is shining. (bright/hot/yellow)
- I have a ___ ball. (red/big/bouncy)
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Activity 3: Write sentences using these adjectives:
- beautiful: _______________
- tiny: _______________
- happy: _______________
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Activity 4: Improve these sentences by adding adjectives:
- The girl is reading a book.
- A bird is sitting on the tree.
preliminary activities
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Prayer and greetings
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Review: Nouns (person, place, thing, animal)
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Quick game: Describe an object in the classroom
Assessment
answers
- red, blue, green, yellow, pink (or any 5 colors)
- tall, strong, heavy
- (Accept any appropriate adjectives like: colorful, pink, beautiful, etc.)
- Yes
- (Accept any sentence with 2+ adjectives)
evaluation
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Answer:
- List 5 adjectives that describe color
- Circle the adjectives: The tall, strong man carried the heavy box.
- Add adjectives: The ___ butterfly landed on the ___ flower.
- Is this word an adjective? soft (Yes/No)
- Write a sentence about your favorite toy using at least 2 adjectives
Materials & Resources
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Picture cards
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Adjective word cards
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Sentence strips
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Manila paper
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Colored markers
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Descriptive writing worksheets
assignment
Homework:
- List 10 adjectives you can use to describe your room
- Write 5 sentences using different adjectives
- Draw your favorite animal and label it with 5 adjectives
Remarks:
- Encourage use of varied adjectives beyond basic colors and sizes
- Create an adjective word wall for student reference
subject matter
Topic: Adjectives - Words That Describe
Key Concepts:
- Adjectives are words that describe or give information about nouns
- Adjectives tell us: color, size, shape, number, feeling
- Adjectives usually come before the noun or after a linking verb
- Examples: big dog, red apple, happy child
- Good sentences use adjectives to paint a picture with words
Materials:
- Picture cards with objects
- Adjective word cards (colors, sizes, shapes)
- Sentence strips
- Manila paper
- Colored markers