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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:

• 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.