Introduction
Have you ever had to write an assignment in class and forgot what you wanted to say? Have you ever had a hard time figuring out what word would fit next? Has your teacher ever told you that you need to add more details to your writing? Sometimes, understanding the relationships between words (how they work together) can give you a better idea of how to say what you want. Also, if you are working with a partner, or need to ask for help, understanding different types of words can help you talk about what you are looking for to other people. Then, they might be able to help you better. Learning about different word types will make it easier for you to write those long assignments without getting stuck on a word or idea.
In speech, we have already learned about nouns and verbs and how to make complete sentences. Today, we are going to focus on using more details by adding adjectives and adverbs to your sentences. This will help you when you have to write in your classes.
Task
You will research (look up) information to review types of words we have already learned about and new types of words. Through this research, you will learn about adjectives and adverbs and how to add them to your sentences to make longer sentences and help explain what you want to say so other people can understand you better. Then, you will practice making your own sentences using different adjectives and adverbs.
Process
- Use these webpages to review nouns, pronouns, and verbs:
- Use these webpages to learn about adjectives and adverbs and how to use them correctly in a sentences:
- Use this webpage to learn more about adjectives and adverbs. Complete Activity A at the end of the page to show your understanding of the differences between adjectives and adverbs. Complete Activity B to practice using adjectives and adverbs in sentences. First download the document and save it to your documents. You can add a text box under each question to type your answer or use your laptop pen to write your answers. Email your completed activities to me at melissa.harris@bufsd.org.
- Once I have answered your email, you will write a describing paragraph about one of these topics:
- Tell me about an interesting story you read.
- Tell me about a birthday party you had or went to.
- Tell me about a vacation you went on.
- Tell me about your favorite toy or game.
Your paragraph will be 5 to 8 sentences. You will need to use at least one (1) adjective or adverb in each sentence. Please use at least two (2) adjectives and two (2) adverbs in your paragraph. Complete a rough draft on notebook paper. Your final draft will be typed on Canva with at least one (1) graphic (picture) that goes with your story.
Evaluation
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The paragraph is exactly 5 to 8 sentences. The paragraph makes sense and uses good describing words. Each sentence has a different adjective or adverb. At least 2 of the describing words are adjectives and at least 2 are adverbs. The graphic (picture) makes sense with the story. |
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The paragraph is exactly 5 to 8 sentences. The paragraph makes sense. Some of the sentences have the same adjective or adverb. There is only 1 adjective or only 1 adverb. The graphic (picture) makes sense with the story. |
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The paragraph has less than 5 sentences or does not make sense. Most sentences have an adjective or adverb. There is only 1 adjective or only 1 adverb. There is a graphic (picture). |
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The paragraph has less than 5 sentences or does not make sense. There are only 2 or 3 adjectives or adverbs in the paragraph. There is no graphic (picture). |
Conclusion
You have just learned about using adjectives and adverbs to describe. You have learned how to use these words to add details to what you are trying to say. Next time you are trying to explain something, don’t just talk about what it is or what it does. Try to create a picture in your head by using adjectives and adverbs. This will help other people understand what you want or need to say in school, when you are playing with your friends, and at home with your family.
If you would like to keep practicing here are some webpages that can help.
- Adjective or Adverb? - Purdue OWL® - Purdue University
- Adjective or adverb? - exercise 1
- Adverbs- Position in sentence Quiz - 15 Online Quiz Questions - UsingEnglish.com
Credits
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Special thanks to Purdue University and Utah Valley university for creating materials and resources and allowing them to be used for educational purposes.