Matching Adjectives Worksheet

Build vocabulary with adjective–definition matches such as aromatic, nomadic and zealous, then have students use one chosen word in an original sentence.
Grades
Grades 6–8
Pages
1
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Jul 25, 2021

Subject
ELA, Vocabulary
Topic
Adjective vocabulary, Word meanings
Resource types
Worksheets
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
L.6.4

Product description

From the author

This Matching Adjectives Worksheet is a great way for students to build their vocabulary skills and learn more about descriptive writing. Adjectives are a great way to make writing more interesting, and this worksheet provides a fun and easy way for students to learn more about them.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Match describing words with their meanings

  • Use an adjective accurately in a self-created sentence

Teaching tips

  • Invite learners to explain one match before writing

  • Check that the final sentence uses the chosen word as a description

Skills covered

  • Adjective recognition

  • Vocabulary matching

  • Sentence writing

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Questions teachers ask about this resource

How can I help students use an unfamiliar adjective accurately?

Discuss its definition and an example before they write. Ask students to explain how the adjective describes the noun in their sentence.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • L.6.4

Core concepts

  • Adjectives

  • Word meanings

  • Descriptive language

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