Adverbs
Students will learn about adverbs and find and use examples in their writing. Students will describe their morning routine using adverbs in their writing.
Essential Question
How do adverbs change or enhance the meaning of sentences?
Grade(s):
- 2
- 3
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Smartboard to display PowerPoint
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
notebooks for writing, construction paper, markers, crayons, or any other drawing/writing materials.
Lesson Progression
1. Begin lesson reading by Lazily, Crazily, Just a Bit Nasally by Brian Cleary. (link to read aloud provided if paperback is not available)
2. Go through Powerpoint provided in lesson resources.
3. At end of Powerpoint, have students call out their own examples of adverbs. Write these on the board so they can use them during their assignment.
4. Say to students: Adverbs impact sentences we write and make our writing much more interesting. Adverbs in our stories/writing make readers better understand exactly how the verbs occured.
5. Next, explain to students what their assignment is for the day:
a. On notebook paper, describe 5 things you do in the morning using adverbs. For example, "I slowly roll out of bed after my alarm goes off."
b. Encourage students to refer back to the examples their classmates called out if they are having trouble thinking of examples.
c. Once they have written the 5 sentences, students will have you proofread and check over.
d. Once approved, have students grab construction paper and markers/crayons.
e. They may draw a picture at the top of the paper and write their five sentences at the bottom.
f. Have students share to the class, or in groups of about 5. Encourage students to support and compliment each other's work.
Teacher Notes
Remediation-Students who are having difficulty can write less than 5 sentences.
Extension-Challenge students who have mastered the concept to write more sentences. These students can also use technology to share their work.