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Elementary schoolers use adjectives correctly in their speech. They demonstrate adjectives using familiar objects. (For example, they might show narrow by walking between two chairs placed closely together.) Then they play antonym Bingo with adjective pairs, cut out pictures of people from magazines, and write a description using as many adjectives as possible.

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adjectives, parts of speech, speaking skills

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Grade
1st - 3rd
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English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice

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