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- - - - - - - - -. Hangman by Maria. What? Use stronger words. Why? Make writing more interesting and move from Level 2 to Level 3. How? Steal ideas from other writers. What is an adjective?. Write an adjective to describe…. Spot the adjective in these sentences:.
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What? Use stronger words. • Why? Make writing more interesting and move from Level 2 to Level 3. • How? Steal ideas from other writers.
Spot the adjective in these sentences: • 1. The gurgling brook tricked over the slimy rocks. • 2. The furious teacher stomped into the staffroom and slammed the burdensome books onto the table. • 3. Mick’s fluffy new kitten looked adorable but was really was excitable and crazy.
Tuesday 13th November 2012Identifying Strong Adjectives Adjective Synonyms – stronger words that mean the same
Steps to Success • 1. Is it an adjective/ describing word? • 2. What is it describing? Tell your partner • 3. What does it mean? Tell your partner • 4. Write adjective on your grid • 5. Are there any stronger words that mean the same? • If you don’t know any look them up in a thesaurus.
Pick your best adjective and share with the class. • Why did you choose that one? • How could you use it in a sentence? • Can you think of a stronger synonym? • WWW • EBI • Passmores Points.