Does the adjective tell you what kind or how many?

Learning Objectives Identify an adjective in a simple sentence. Define an adjective as a describing word. Explain that some adjectives tell 'what kind'. Explain that some adjectives tell 'how many'. Sort adjectives into 'what kind' and 'how many' categories. Use a 'what kind' or 'how many' adjective to describe a noun. Look at these toys! 🧸🧸 Do you see two bears or brown bears? Let's find out! We will learn about special describing words called adjectives. Adjectives make our sentences more fun and colorful. They help us paint a picture with our words! 🎨 Real-World Applications Describing your favorite toy to a friend. Telling a grown-up how many cookies you want. 🍪 Picking out a red shirt to wear....

TermDefinitionExample Noun 🧍‍♀️A noun is a word for a person, place, or thing.The noun could be a 'dog', a 'school', or a 'ball'. Adjective ✨An adjective is a word that describes a noun.In 'happy dog', the word 'happy' is the adjective. Describing WordThis is another name for an adjective. It tells us more about something.'Big', 'blue', and 'soft' are all describing words. What Kind Adjective 🎨This adjective tells us about color, size, or how something feels.A 'red' car, a 'tiny' mouse, a 'sad' boy. How Many Adjective 🔢This adjective is a number. It tells us the amount of something.'One' sun, 'five' fingers, 'ten' crayons.

The 'What Kind' Question Ask: Does this word tell me a color, size, shape, or feeling? If the answer is yes, it's a 'what kind' adjective. It describes the noun. The 'How Many' Question Ask: Is this word a number? If the answer is yes, it's a 'how many' adjective. It counts the noun. The Word Order Rule Adjectives usually come right before the noun they describe. Look for the describing word just before the person, place, or thing.