Weekly Wrap Up First Read I Was a Skinny Tomboy Kid

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What is an adjective?

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An adjective is a word that describes a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the adjective in the sentence: 'The young class was nervous about the test.'

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young

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What is the speaker's most likely purpose in 'I was a Skinny Tomboy Kid'?

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To describe her emotions as a child.

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Why do we use adjectives in writing?

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Adjectives make a story more interesting, create description, and allow the reader to visualize what they are reading.

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Choose the correct list including all adjectives: round, grey, jumping; many, old, babysitter; kind, sharpener, hard; clean, friendly, red.

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clean, friendly, red.

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What does it mean when someone has their fists clenched?

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It often indicates that the person is feeling angry.

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Give an example of an adjective that describes size.

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big, small, tiny, huge.

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What is the purpose of using descriptive language in a story?

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To create vivid images in the reader's mind and enhance the storytelling.

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Identify an adjective in the phrase: 'The tall building.'

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tall

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What is the effect of using adjectives in writing?

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Adjectives enhance the detail and clarity of writing.