Introduction to Adjectives

The blue triangle relates to the noun's black triangle but is smaller and lighter—adjectives depend on nouns. Sensory exploration of objects makes adjectives concrete.

• Framework: Montessori
• Unit: Language
• Learning area: Grammar
• Level: Ages 5-6

Objectives

• Understand adjectives as describing words
• Use adjectives to modify nouns
• Identify adjectives in sentences
• Appreciate descriptive language

Materials

• Grammar symbol: medium blue triangle (adjective)
• Object pairs for comparison
• Adjective cards
• Sentence strips

Instructions

1. Present two balls: big ball, small ball. 2. 'Big and small describe the ball.' 3. Present adjective symbol (blue triangle). 4. Place next to noun symbol. 5. Create adjective-noun phrases. 6. Identify adjectives in sentences. 7. Add adjectives to plain sentences.

Educator tip

Use sensorial experiences. Touch, see, smell objects before describing them.

Assessment

Child uses adjectives appropriately and identifies them in sentences.

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