Introducing adjectives to describe people who help us
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use adjectives to describe personality traits.
Key learning points
- An adjective describes a noun, such as "helpful nurse"
- Adjectives are describing words
- Adjectives can describe a person's appearance and personality
- A person's character traits make that person who they are
- Certain jobs require certain character traits, such as "patient", "caring" and "kind"
Keywords
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Noun - a naming word, naming a person, place or thing
Describe - add detail to
Personality trait - the special qualities that make a character themselves
Common misconception
Children may struggle to generate adjectives.
The adjectives in this lesson have been deliberately chosen. Repeat the adjectives together and emphasise them when reading.
Teacher tip
Supplement these lessons with the Year 1 Word Class Grammar Unit around adjectives.
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2020 Hodder Children's Books edition of 'A Superhero Like You' by Dr. Ranj.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete this definition: A noun is a naming word of people, places and __________.
Q2.Which statements are correct about common nouns?
Q3.Which statements are correct about proper nouns?
Q4.Match the person, place and things.
Q5.Identify the noun in this phrase: 'the brave doctor'
Q6.Identify the noun in this sentence: 'the vet was kind'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the sentence. An __________ describes a noun.
Q2.Which of these words are adjectives?
Q3.Match the definitions.
Q4.Finish this sentence: 'If we describe something, we ...'
Q5.Find the adjective in this sentence: 'The kind police officer helped the man.'
Q6.Which adjectives describe someone's personality?
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