Adjectives, Pronouns, and verbs oh my!

What is a pronoun?

• A word that takes the place of a noun

• An action Word

• A person, place, or thing!

• a word use to conjoin to sentences

Identify the PRONOUN: Did anyone give her the brochure for summer camp?

• give

• camp

• her

• she

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Identify the Verb: Did anyone give her the brochure for summer camp?

• Anyone

• Give

• Brochure

• Summer

What is a strong Verb?

• A word that tells what is going on

• Just a simple word that conveys action

• a word that describes actions precisely. They can capture the image, emotion, and impact of the action.

• A word that describes a noun

What is an Adjective?

• Person, Place, or thing

• Productive Struggle

• A word the describes a noun

• A word that replaces a noun

Identify the Adjective: The dormitory room was littered with unwashed dishes.

• Unwashed

• Dishes

• Room

• Littered

What is a verb?

• Action words or state of being words

• Words that replace nouns

• a word used to express emotion

• none of the above

Identify the Verb: The dormitory room was littered with unwashed dishes.

• Dishes

• The

• Littered

• Unwashed

All of the following are ways to extend details in your writing EXCEPT_____

• Action

• Dialogue

• Mood/ Tone

• All are ways we can extend writing!

Replace the verb with a stronger verb : The Chevy droved down the side street.

• went

• Moved

• Maneuvered