Describing the goats in 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'
I can write a sentence with an adjective to describe one of the goats in 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'.
Describing the goats in 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'
I can write a sentence with an adjective to describe one of the goats in 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff'.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- An adjective describes a noun
- Adjectives are often put in front of the noun in a sentence, such as 'scared goat'
- Adjectives can be used to describe what a character might look like, such as 'small'
- Adjectives can be used to describe a character's personality, such as 'brave'
Keywords
Describe - add detail to
Noun - a naming word for people, places or things
Adjective - describes a noun
Personality - the special qualities that make a character themselves
Appearance - what someone or something looks like
Common misconception
Pupils might be able to think of adjectives, but they may not be specific to the character of the goats.
Share examples and non-examples of adjectives that can be used to describe the goats. Read extracts of the story to help pupils to understand that a character can be described in a certain way because of their actions.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
what someone or something looks like
the special qualities that make a character themselves
a word that describes a noun
Exit quiz
6 Questions
personality
appearance
personality and appearance