Lesson 2: Expand Sentences with Descriptive Words

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Objective

I can add one clear descriptive word (adjective) to make a simple sentence stronger.

Materials

Think about color, size, and feeling words. Keep the sentence simple.

Mini-lesson — What is a descriptive word?

  1. An adjective tells more about a noun (color, size, feeling, texture).
  2. Add one adjective that fits: “The dog runs.” → “The brown dog runs.”
  3. Read the sentence aloud. Does it make sense?
  4. Use a capital at the start and a full stop at the end.

Guided Practice — Add one adjective

Read the base sentence, then add one adjective that fits:

  • The dog runs. → The brown dog runs.
  • I see a cat. → I see a small cat.
  • The ball rolls. → The red ball rolls.

Pick a lesson word below to overlay and trace on the lines.

Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print
Tip: Start with a capital. Leave one space. End with a full stop.

Drag & Drop — Add one fitting adjective

Build each sentence. Use one space between words and a . at the end.

Theredballrolls.
Thebrowndogruns.
Iseeasmallcat.
Wehaveabiglunch.
Thehappychildjumps.
Iliketheredbook.
Thesmallbirdsings.
Thebigbusstops.
Thebrowncatsleeps.
Weseearedkite.
Ihaveasmallbag.
Thehappyteamwins.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Which word is an adjective?

2) Best order?

3) How many adjectives should you add first?

4) The _____ dog runs.

5) Why add an adjective?

6) I have a _____ bag.

7) An adjective describes a…

8) Best match:

9) Pick the word that fits: The _____ cat sleeps.

10) Good rule for adjectives:

11) Which is a feeling adjective?

12) Which is a color adjective?

13) After adding an adjective, you should…

14) Where does the adjective usually go?

15) How many periods should a sentence have?

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

I will practice…

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