Describe it!

Explore the space around you and choose one object that you notice. Think about the following questions:

• What words would you use to describe it?
• How did the words you used help give you a better image of the object?

If possible, share your thoughts with a partner.

Did you have any of the same words?

Sorting nouns and adjectives

Now, let’s explore this Wacky Word Songs video.

In the video, Zoey shared that an adjective is a word that describes a noun. A noun is a person, a place, or a thing. In Minds On, the words we used to describe were adjectives, and what they described were nouns.

Let’s sort nouns and adjectives. In this activity, move each word from the word bank into either the NOUN box or the ADJECTIVE box.

Complete Noun or Adjective in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.

After you have finished, check your answers. If possible, review your answers with a partner and discuss any differences that you both have. How do you decide which words went into each box?

Press ‘Answer’ to check your responses.

Answer

Scavenger hunt

Now let’s look for adjectives in sentences! Consider each of these sentence strips. Circle, underline, or highlight the adjective(s) in each one.

Hint: It is the word that describes the noun!

As you do this activity, think about how you decide which word was the adjective?

Complete Adjective Scavenger Hunt in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.

Make your sentences exciting!

Complete Making Your Sentences Exciting in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document.

Say each sentence out loud. If you have a partner, take turns saying them out loud. Think about which of the adjectives would make each sentence more exciting to read. Move the words you choose into the blanks and say the sentences again. Do the words make sense in the sentence? Did the words give you a better image of the noun?

Describe your alien

Andy the Alien needs some describing words to help us learn more about him. Choose five adjectives that you feel would best describe him. Then, write two sentences using those adjectives. Consider all of the adjectives we have used in Minds On and Action as you create your alien. You can create using paper, the organizer below, a computer, an audio clip, speech-to-text software, or a method of your choice.

Press the ‘Activity” button to access the Describe Your Alien worksheet.

Think about your learning

Now let’s reflect on what you have learned.

• How did the adjectives you used help readers better understand the alien you were describing?
• How do adjectives make our conversations more exciting?

Reflection

How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.

Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.

Press ‘Discover More’ to extend your skills.

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