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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Adjectives |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
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Adjectives
Primary/Lower Secondary (Ages 7-14)
English
30 minutes
20
This lesson aligns with the National Curriculum for English, focusing on the recognition and application of adjectives in both reading and writing.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Adjectives | 5 | Begin with a brief introduction to adjectives. Explain what they are and provide a few examples. Ask students to think of adjectives they already know. |
| 2 | Identifying Adjectives | 10 | Distribute text excerpts. In pairs, students will read and highlight adjectives. Discuss findings as a class, ensuring understanding of different types of adjectives (descriptive, quantitative, etc.). |
| 3 | Adjective Usage | 10 | Show sentences on the board. Ask students to suggest adjectives to make them more vivid. Participate in a class discussion about the impact of adjectives on writing. |
| 4 | Adjective Activity | 5 | Provide sticky notes to each student. Ask them to write one adjective that describes their mood and stick it on the board. Share a few as a class. |
| 5 | Homework Explanation | 2 | Explain the homework task: Students will write a short paragraph describing their favourite place using at least five adjectives. |
| 6 | Review and Closure | 3 | Recap the lesson’s key points about adjectives. Remind students of the importance of using descriptive language in writing. |
Students are to write a short paragraph describing their favourite place, incorporating at least five adjectives. The homework will be collected and checked for understanding without requiring students to present.
Monitor student participation during group activities. Review completed worksheets for understanding of adjectives. Collect and assess homework for use of adjectives.