What you will learn in Grade 1
Today's goal: Use simple describing words such as big, small, red, happy and soft.
Core concept
An adjective describes a noun.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun.
Core concept
a red ball
Adjectives can tell us the colour, size, shape or other quality of a noun.
Core concept
a small cat
In “a small cat,” small describes the noun cat.
Core concept
a happy child
In “a happy child,” happy describes how the child feels.
Core idea
Use simple describing words such as big, small, red, happy and soft.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Noun
ball
“ball” adds a describing detail to a noun.
Adjective
red
“red” adds a describing detail to a noun.
Noun
cat
“cat” adds a describing detail to a noun.
Adjective
small
“small” adds a describing detail to a noun.
See the skill in action
Without detailI see a dog.
With detailI see a brown dog.
Another exampleThe big elephant walks.
Quick check
Which word describes the noun in 'a red apple'?
Practice like a learner
- Circle the adjective: a blue bag.
- Choose: a ___ flower (beautiful / run).
- Add one describing word to 'a dog'.
- Write a sentence with 'happy'.
- Describe your favourite toy with two adjectives.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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