Identify adjectives

Learning Objectives Define an adjective as a describing word. Identify an adjective in a simple sentence. Point to an adjective that describes a picture. Use one adjective to describe a familiar object. Circle the adjective in a short list of words. Sort words into 'adjectives' and 'not adjectives'. Look at this yummy, red apple! 🍎 What words did I use to tell you about it? Today, we will learn about special words called adjectives. Adjectives are describing words. They make our sentences more fun and colorful! Real-World Applications Describing your favorite toy 🧸 Telling a friend about a yummy snack 🍪 Picking out a colorful shirt to wear 👕 Talking about a cute, fluffy puppy 🐶

TermDefinitionExample AdjectiveAn adjective is a word that describes a person, place, or thing (a noun).The **big** dog. 'Big' is the adjective. Describing WordThis is another name for an adjective. It tells us more about something.**Happy** is a describing word for a person. NounA noun is a person, place, or thing. Adjectives describe nouns.The soft **cat**. 'Cat' is the noun. Color WordA word that tells us a color. Color words are adjectives.The **blue** sky. 🔵 Size WordA word that tells us a size. Size words are adjectives.A **little** mouse. 🐭 Feeling WordA word that tells us how someone or something feels. Feeling words are adjectives.A **sad** boy. 😢

The 'Before the Noun' Rule Adjectives often come right before the noun they describe. Look for a describing word just before the name of a person, place, or thing. Example: the **green** frog. 🐸 The 'Answers a Question' Rule Adjectives answer questions like 'What kind?' or 'How many?' Ask 'What kind of cat?' The answer, like 'a **fluffy** cat,' gives you the adjective. The 'After 'is' or 'are'' Rule Sometimes adjectives come after words like 'is' or 'are'. In the sentence 'The sun **is bright**,' the word after 'is' describes the sun. ☀️