By the end of this PowerPoint, you will be able to identify and use ADJECTIVES! √ Know and use appropriately the meaning, forms, and functions of nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, and adverbs. SPI Identify the correct use of adjectives and adverbs within context. GLE Demonstrate knowledge of Standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling.

Describe Nouns Adjectives answer questions about nouns. –Adjectives can tell us: »How Many? »What Kind? »Which One?

can tell us how many.

can tell us what kind: For example: What Color? Yellow Red Green Blue Purple Pink

can tell us what kind: For example: What Size? Tall tree Short ladder Small apples

More Examples Birthday cake Fresh fruit Hard worker Furry cat Blue van Bright flame

Can you think of an to complete each sentence? Remember that Adjectives tell us how many, which one, or what kind.

A ___________turtle walks by the pond.

A ___________mouse quietly walks in the kitchen.

A ___________apple fell from the tree.

A ___________book is in my backpack.

A ___________sun shines on us.

Robert had four books on his shelf. Can you find the adjectives and the nouns they describe? four describes

The scary ghost was not smiling! scary describes

The colorful butterfly was Evan’s. colorful describes

Brittany wore a white dress! pink describes

Frankie saw a funny clown at the circus. funny describes

Hilary wore a striped shirt. striped describes

The little baby crawled. little little describes

Many leaves lay on the cold ground. Many Leaves Cold Ground

Ten bats live in a cold, dark cave. Ten Bats Cold Dark Cave

One deer was searching for some food.

answer the questions. HOW MANY? WHAT KIND? WHICH ONE? some few many several lots four green crunchy smooth new smart beautiful