ADJECTIVES

**Lesson Plan: Qualifying Words (Adjectives)**
**Objective:** To introduce grade 3 students to qualifying words or

adjectives and help them understand their function in sentences.
**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Adjective flashcards or pictures
- Worksheets with sentences that require adjectives
**Introduction:**
1. Begin by asking the students what they know about adjectives. Have
they heard the term before? What do they think it means?
2. Explain that adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns or
pronouns. They give more information about the person, place, or thing
in the sentence.
3. Show the students some examples of adjectives using flashcards or
pictures. For example, show a picture of a big dog and ask the students
what word they could use to describe the dog.
**Lesson:**
1. Write a simple sentence on the board, such as "The cat sat on the
mat." Ask the students to identify the noun in the sentence (cat) and then
ask them what word they could use to describe the cat.
2. Explain that adjectives can come before or after the noun they are
describing. Write two new sentences on the board to illustrate this point.
For example, "The blue car is fast" and "The car is blue."
3. Give the students worksheets with sentences that require adjectives.
Have them fill in the blank with the appropriate adjective.
some sentences for students to practice using adjectives:
1. The _____ puppy wagged its tail.

2. She wore a _____ dress to the party.
3. The _____ sun set behind the mountains.
4. He found a _____ book at the library.
5. The _____ car raced down the street.
6. The _____ flower bloomed in the spring.
7. The _____ boy skipped happily in the park.
8. She had a _____ smile on her face.
9. The _____ tree swayed in the breeze.
10. They built a _____ sandcastle on the beach.
**Closure:**
1. Have the students share some of their sentences with the class.
2. Review the concept of adjectives and their function in sentences.
3. Provide feedback and praise to the students for their work.
**Notes:**
- Be sure to use concrete examples and visuals to help the students
understand the concept of adjectives.
- Use a variety of activities, including worksheets, group discussions,
and individual practice, to reinforce the lesson.
- Encourage the students to use adjectives in their writing and speech.
- Provide positive feedback and praise for correct answers and effort.
Assessment:
Worksheet 1: Circle the Adjective
Instructions: Read each sentence and circle the adjective.
1. The ___________ cat walked across the street.

2. She put on her ___________ dress for the party.
3. The ___________ dog barked loudly.
4. The ___________ flower smelled sweet.
5. He ate a ___________ apple for a snack.
6. The ___________ car drove down the road.
7. The ___________ book was very interesting.
8. She wore a ___________ necklace around her neck.
9. The ___________ snowman melted in the sun.
10. He drank a ___________ cup of hot cocoa.
Worksheet 2: Fill in the Blank with an Adjective
Instructions: Fill in the blank with an adjective.
1. The ___________ sun shone brightly in the sky.

2. She bought a ___________ shirt at the store.
3. The ___________ horse galloped across the field.
4. The ___________ balloon floated away in the wind.
5. He ate a ___________ sandwich for lunch.
6. The ___________ tree stood tall in the park.
7. She drew a ___________ picture of her dog.
8. The ___________ bird sang a beautiful song.
9. The ___________ mountain was covered in snow.
10. He found a ___________ seashell on the beach.
NOTE
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (people, places,

things, or ideas) by giving more information about them. Here are some
examples of adjectives
1. Happy
2. Sad
3. Angry
4. Big
5. Small
6. Tall
7. Short
8. Fast
9. Slow
10. Beautiful
11. Ugly
12. Funny
13. Serious
14. Smart
15. Brave
16. Shiny
17. Dull
18. Loud
19. Quiet
20. Colorful
Remember, when using adjectives, it's important to use them to describe

nouns in a way that makes sense in the context of a sentence. For
example, "The happy dog wagged its tail," or "She wore a beautiful
dress to the party."
Here are some examples of adjectives sentences using
1. The cute puppy played with its toy.

2. The big elephant sprayed water from its trunk.
3. The small bird sang a sweet melody.
4. The tall giraffe ate leaves from the tree.
5. The fast cheetah chased its prey through the grass.
6. The slow turtle crawled along the path.
7. The beautiful flower bloomed in the garden.
8. The ugly toad hopped into the pond.
9. The funny clown made everyone laugh.
10. The serious teacher explained the lesson.
11. The smart student solved the math problem.
12. The brave firefighter saved the cat from the burning building.
13. The shiny diamond sparkled in the sunlight.
14. The dull pencil needed to be sharpened.
15. The loud thunder scared the children.
16. The quiet library was a peaceful place to read.
17. The colorful painting brightened up the room.
Remember, when making sentences with adjectives, it's important to use

them to describe nouns in a way that makes sense and is grammatically
correct.

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Lesson Plan: Qualifying Words (Adjectives)

Objective: To introduce grade 3 students to qualifying words or

1. The _____ puppy wagged its tail.

1. The ___________ cat walked across the street.

Worksheet 2: Fill in the Blank with an Adjective

Instructions: Fill in the blank with an adjective.

1. The ___________ sun shone brightly in the sky.

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (people, places,

Remember, when using adjectives, it's important to use them to describe

1. The cute puppy played with its toy.

Remember, when making sentences with adjectives, it's important to use

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