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Grade 1 Reading & Writing · World 8: Word Builders · Level 53
Describing Words
Adjectives and adverbs that add details.
Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.
What children learn in Level 53
- Describing words make writing more fun to read. Some tell what kind: a fluffy cat, a tall tree, a green leaf.
- Some describing words tell how something is done: the turtle walked slowly. The lion roared loudly. Many of them end in -ly.
- Compare: The dog ran. The fluffy dog ran quickly! Which one can you picture better?
- Your turn! Tap the describing words.
- When you write, add describing words so your reader can picture it.
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:
- 1.L.GC.1.8 — Use adjectives and adverbs. (Continue)
- 1.L.GC.2.d — With adult support, use adjectives or adverbs to add details or clarify meaning. (C)
- 1.T.SS.2.a — Identify and explain the use of descriptive words in texts. (I)