# Lesson 2: Expand Sentences with Descriptive Words

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## Objective

I can add one clear descriptive word (adjective) to make a simple sentence stronger.

## Materials

- Pencil ✏️ and eraser
- Ruled paper
- Tracing Pad (below)

Think about color, size, and feeling words. Keep the sentence simple.

## Mini-lesson — What is a descriptive word?

1. An adjective tells more about a noun (color, size, feeling, texture).
2. Add one adjective that fits: “The dog runs.” → “The brown dog runs.”
3. Read the sentence aloud. Does it make sense?
4. Use a capital at the start and a full stop at the end.

## Guided Practice — Add one adjective

Read the base sentence, then add one adjective that fits:

- The dog runs. → The brown dog runs.
- I see a cat. → I see a small cat.
- The ball rolls. → The red ball rolls.

Pick a lesson word below to overlay and trace on the lines.

Tracing Pad
Lines
Pick a word/letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Add one fitting adjective

Build each sentence. Use one space between words and a . at the end.

The red ball rolls.
The brown dog runs.
I see a small cat.
We have a big lunch.
The happy child jumps.
I like the red book.
The small bird sings.
The big bus stops.
The brown cat sleeps.
We see a red kite.
I have a small bag.
The happy team wins.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) Which word is an adjective?

runs red ball

#### 2) Best order?

ball red rolls red ball red ball

#### 3) How many adjectives should you add first?

One Three None

#### 4) The _____ dog runs.

run brown dogs

#### 5) Why add an adjective?

To make it longer To change punctuation To make meaning clearer

#### 6) I have a _____ bag.

small bags carry

#### 7) An adjective describes a…

verb noun preposition

#### 8) Best match:

red runs run red red kite

#### 9) Pick the word that fits: The _____ cat sleeps.

brown sleep cats

#### 10) Good rule for adjectives:

Add many at once Start with one that helps Never use them

#### 11) Which is a feeling adjective?

book jump happy

#### 12) Which is a color adjective?

red runs dog

#### 13) After adding an adjective, you should…

erase it read the sentence aloud add three more

#### 14) Where does the adjective usually go?

Before the noun After a period Before the verb only

#### 15) How many periods should a sentence have?

Two Zero One

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Adds one clear adjective that fits the noun Keeps sentence structure correct Uses a capital and a full stop Reads the sentence aloud

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I picked a good adjective 🙂 I need more practice choosing adjectives 😅 It’s tricky to pick the best word

#### I will practice…

Color words (red, brown…) Size words (big, small…) Feeling words (happy…)
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