Describing Words: Lessons on Adjectives

In this lesson, students will practice identifying and using adjectives, as well as distinguishing shades of meaning among closely related adjectives. In the summative assessment, students will create their own narrative to describe a real or fictional person and will practice using precise, as well as vivid adjectives throughout their writing.
Resource ID#: 50684 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 2
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: adjectives, story elements, Many Luscious Lollipops, Ruth Heller, fictional narrative, semantic gradient
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Writing to Learn
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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