★Write With Describing Words
Grade 1 Writing Worksheet
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Write a describing word for the picture.
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About this worksheet
Describing words, also called adjectives, tell more about a noun: a big elephant, a sour lemon, a cold snowflake. They make writing clearer and more interesting, and finding the right one is a good vocabulary exercise. On this worksheet each box shows a large picture, and your child writes one describing word for it on the line.
Many words are right, so the answer key lists a few good ones. Support, standard and challenge sheets use different pictures. Ask your child to look at the picture and think: what is it like? What colour, size or feel does it have? Then say it in a short phrase, such as 'a slow snail', before writing the one word.
What your child will learn
- Use a describing word to say more about a thing
- Think of its colour, size, feel or taste
- Write one word on a line
- Say a short phrase with a describing word and a noun
Common Core standard: L.1.1.F
Worked example
The picture shows an elephant. Describing words are big, gray or huge. Write one of them, for example big.
Common mistake
Writing the name of the thing again, or an action word such as runs, instead of a word that describes it.
Helpful hint
Ask: what is it like? Think of its size, colour, feel or taste.
Questions parents ask
What is the most common mistake with write with describing words?
Writing the name of the thing again, or an action word such as runs, instead of a word that describes it.
How can I help my child with write with describing words?
Ask: what is it like? Think of its size, colour, feel or taste.
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