Unpack your adjectives

I hope you enjoyed this webquest on adjectives.  This lesson can be used for whole group instruction and the children will get very excited to be able to eat the orange that they describe.  That's the best part of it.  

This lesson will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.  It's up to you. 

Teachers should print out the worksheets for the lyrics and the description chart.  

For the descriptive sentence, have children use their own sheet of paper.  Granted, you, as the teacher must MODEL, MODEL, and MODEL some more! 

HAVE FUN AND ENJOY!   

Standards

Standard 2.3 Decoding words with accuracy depends on knowledge of complex spelling patterns and morphology
d. Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationship and nuances in word meanings. (CCSS: L.2.5)
i. Identify real-life connections between words and their use (e.g., describe foods that are spicy or juicy). (CCSS: L.2.5a)
ii. Distinguish shades of meaning among closely related verbs (e.g., toss, throw, hurl) and closely related adjectives (e.g., thin, slender, skinny, scrawny). (CCSS: L.2.5b)
Standard 3.1 Exploring the writing process helps to plan and draft a variety of literary genres
e. Write with precise nouns, active verbs, and descriptive adjectives
Standard 3.2 Exploring the writing process helps to plan and draft a variety of simple informational texts

d. Organize ideas using a variety of pictures, graphic organizers or bulleted lists

Credits

Thank you Zunal: http://zunal.com/teacherspage_editor.php?w=260458
Thanks to Steffanie Ritchie for sharing this website: KidsKnowIt: http://www.kidsknowit.com/interactive-educational-movies/free-online-movies.php?movie=Adjectives
Unpack your Adjectives: Schoolhouse Rock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nuxeh4V1ng
Lyrics: Copied from http://www.schoolhouserock.tv/Unpack.html
Turtlediary.com: Games!! http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-games/ela-topics/adjectives-games.html
Spider game: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/grammar/adjectives.htm
Voki is a blast to use and thanks to hubby Kirk for great voice! http://www.voki.com/pickup.php?scid=10557948&height=267&width=200

Other

Primarygames.com
Spellingcity.com great for spelling and vocabulary
Grammarpolis.com is also a good website for language arts games.