Character description of a family member
I can describe a member of my family using adjectives and adverbs.
Character description of a family member
I can describe a member of my family using adjectives and adverbs.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Vocabulary can be generated and used in different ways using a word bank
- Adjectives describe a noun
- When using two adjectives, a comma is placed in between them, such as 'kind, friendly'
- Using adverbs can add detail to how family members do something
- Two ideas can be joined using a joining word like 'and' to form a compound sentence
Common misconception
Pupils may be uncertain about how to write their verb e.g. dances or hugs.
Provide children with a verbs word bank in the form they will use them e.g. jumps, hops, skip, hugs etc. to make sense within the sentence.
Keywords
Comma - a punctuation mark used to list two adjectives in an ENP
Adjective - describes a noun
Joining word - a word that joins words or ideas
Adverb - a word that describes or gives more information about a verb
Personality trait - the special qualities that make a character themselves
Equipment
You will need a copy of the 2012 Walker Books edition of 'Anna Hibiscus' Song' by Atinuke.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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
kind
sister
jumps
quickly
Exit quiz
6 Questions
Grandfather
calm
counts
quietly