AdjectivesAdjectivesTheme 4

AgendaAgenda

2. What kind, which one, and how many adjectives2. What kind, which one, and how many adjectives

1. Articles 1. Articles

3. Adjectives that compare 3. Adjectives that compare

ArticlesArticles

the an

a

ArticlesArticles

A is used before a noun that begins with a consonant.

The is used before a specific singular or plural noun.

An is used before a noun that begins with a vowel sound.

Find the articles in the sentences below.Find the articles in the sentences below.

• A caterpillar eats constantly.

• The desks are put into small groups.

• Basketball is a sport that is played during the winter.

• Eating an apple is a great way to stay healthy.

• Remember to highlight the details in the story.

AdjectivesAdjectives

What KindWhat Kind Which OneWhich One How ManyHow Many

several

three

many

few

twenty-two

purple

tiny

hungry

cautious

gigantic

this

that

these

those

first

next

Find the what kind adjectives.Find the what kind adjectives.

• The strong man lifted the heavy weights.

• The hungry dog ate the big bowl of food.

• The red door swung open quickly.

• Janet’s helpful friends prepared her missed homework for her.

• Molly and Jennifer played in the old, scary mansion.

Find the which one adjectives.Find the which one adjectives.

• This book belongs to Jacob.

• She was the first person in her family to wake up on Saturday.

• Does that hat belong to a fifth grade student?

• The party takes place next week.

• Those dirty sneakers need to go outside.

Find the how many adjectives.Find the how many adjectives.

• She invited five friends to her party on Sunday.

• Peter had many things to be happy about on Friday.

• Each student will get one free book from Scholastic.

• There are several students who play baseball.

Adjectives that CompareAdjectives that Compare

2 More than 2

bright brighter brightest

fast faster fastest

funny funnier funniest

beautiful more beautiful most beautiful

interesting more interesting most interesting

When comparing two or more things with adjectives, add er to shorter adjectives to compare two things. Add est to compare more than two.

Add more to longer adjectives to compare two things. Add

most to compare more than two.

Adjectives that CompareAdjectives that Compare

2 More than 2

good better best

bad worse worst

The adjectives good and bad become better and worse when comparing two things.

The adjectives good and bad become best and worst when comparing more than two things.

Complete the following chartComplete the following chart

2 More than 2

pretty

hot

hilarious

playful

bad

good

Give an example of the followingGive an example of the following

Adjectives

article How ManyWhat kind Which One