Adjectives: expanded noun phrases
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write an expanded noun phrase.
Key learning points
- One adjective can be used to describe a noun.
- Two adjectives can be used to describe a noun with more detail.
- If two adjectives are used to describe a noun, they are listed with a comma.
- A list of two adjectives followed by a noun is called an expanded noun phrase (ENP).
Keywords
Expanded - Stretched or grown
Phrase - A group of words with no verb
Expanded noun phrase - Two adjectives listed to describe a noun
Comma - A punctuation mark used to list two adjectives in an ENP
Common misconception
Pupils might think expanded noun phrases are full sentences.
Clearly highlight that these groups of words are called phrases. Provide lots of exposure to phrases not sentences.
Teacher tip
Provide plenty of opportunities for pupils to orally rehearse sentences.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Table' is a noun. It is a ...
Q2.Match the word to the definition.
a word that describes a noun
a naming word that does not always need a capital letter
a naming word that always needs a capital letter
Q3.Match the noun types.
proper noun
singular common noun
plural common noun
Q4.Identify the two singular nouns.
Q5.Identify the adjective in this sentence: 'The grumpy man chased the boy.'
Q6.Finish this sentence: An adjective ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which is the correct definition of an adjective?
Q2.How could we describe a noun in more detail?
Q3.Match these keywords to their definitions:
a punctuation mark used to list two adjectives
stretched or grown
two adjectives listed to describe a noun
Q4.How many adjectives are used to describe a noun if we place a comma between them?
Q5.Tick the two adjectives in this expanded noun phrase: 'the quick, brown fox'.
Q6.Tick the expanded noun phrase that has the comma in the correct place.
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