Describing the setting in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
I can describe a setting using a range of adjectives.
Describing the setting in 'Anna Hibiscus' Song'
I can describe a setting using a range of adjectives.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Senses can be used to describe and imagine a setting
- When using two adjectives, a comma is placed in between them, such as 'warm, vibrant Nigeria'
- An adjective describes a noun
- When we place more than one noun before an adjective, it is called an expanded noun phrase
Common misconception
Pupils may mistake an expanded noun phrase as a sentence.
Discuss what is missing from the expanded noun phrase to show it is not a sentence (a verb and a capital letter or punctuation mark to end a sentence). In the subsequent lessons, pupils will build their expanded noun phrases into sentences.
Keywords
Sense - the physical abilities of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Expanded noun phrase - a group of words with no verb that adds detail to a noun
Comma - a punctuation mark used to list two adjectives in an expanded noun phrase
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2012 Walker Books edition of 'Anna Hibiscus' Song' by Atinuke.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
a word that describes or adds detail to a noun
a naming word that does not always need a capital eter
a naming word that always needs a capital letter
proper noun
singular common noun
plural common noun
Exit quiz
6 Questions
sight
smell
touch
taste
hearing
oily
juicy
tuneful
yams
smooth
smooth, sweet yams