LEARNING OBJECTIVES
compose clear and coherent sentences using different kinds of adjectives in order
plan a two- to three-paragraph composition using an outline
SUCCESS - CRITERIA
At the end of the lesson, the students are able to:
compose clear and coherent sentences using different kinds of adjectives in
order
plan a two- to three-paragraph composition using an outline
DISCUSSION
How observant are you? Look at the items below and write a sentence describing each object. Use two to three adjectives in each sentence. Circle these adjectives.
When we are describing the things we have experienced, we often use adjectives to make our message clearer for our audience. Whenever we read or listen to stories, adjectives help us imagine what is going on. Were you able to describe the animals accurately?
Look at the adjectives you used. Do they have anything in common? Can you place them in categories?
Read the short paragraph below.
My class and I went on our field trip today. We went to the zoo. At first, I didn’t think it would be fun but we ended up having an interesting day.
The first animals we saw were the crocodiles. I learned that there were many different types of crocodiles! Most of the crocodiles that we saw were sleeping, but they could be fierce hunters. Their hard, green scales keep them protected while their strong, sharp teeth enables them to eat their prey whole!
Our next stop was the section where they kept the big cats. I saw a beautiful white tiger for the very first time! Right beside it was the quiet, black-and-orange Bengal tiger, which was pacing around its cage. We went around and saw more animals, but our last stop was the most interesting one. We went to the bird sanctuary. We were lucky enough to see apeacock display its majestic, long, blue- and-gold tail! It was such an amazing sight.
After that, it was time to go home. When we got to our bus, everyone was quiet. It had been one long, exciting day.
Being able to use appropriate adjectives helps us convey our message. Sometimes, we need to use more than one adjective to talk about our experiences so that we may describe it more clearly.
The way we use and arrange adjectives follow a certain pattern. This pattern is dependent on the kinds of adjectives used. Below is a list of the different kinds of adjectives in the order that they should be arranged when used in a sentence.
1. Determiners – articles and other adjectives that tell the amount of the noun
Examples: a, an, several, few, ten
2. Observation – limiting adjectives and opinions
Examples: beautiful, expensive, terrible, frightening
3. Size and Shape
Examples: huge, tiny, little, triangular, round
4. Age – adjectives that talk about the age of the noun being described
Examples: ancient, young, antique, new
5. Color
Examples: white, blue, black, pink, golden
6. Origin – the place where the noun came from
Examples: Filipino, American, Mexican, Chinese
7. Material – the kind of material the noun is made of
Examples: wooden, metal, gold
8. Qualifier – a restrictive adjective often considered to be part of the noun
Examples: rocking chair, passenger jeep
CROSS- CURRICULAR LINK
MATH: Order of Operations
Values: Orderlines
REAL LIFE APPLICATION
So as to form a clear and coherent sentences , you must follow the order of adjectives just like in following the order of operation in Math. Being orderly not only in things but also in writing sentences will help us to write and speak with correct grammar.
EVALUATION
The students will answer the activity after the discussion.