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Adjectives and Expanded Noun Phrases

Use adjectives to build expanded noun phrases that add detail and interest to writing.

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Learning Intention

Students will use adjectives to create expanded noun phrases for more descriptive writing.

Australian Curriculum

AC9E3LA06

Understand how adjectives can be used to add detail to noun groups.

Teacher Notes

Start with simple noun + adjective, then expand with multiple adjectives and prepositional phrases.

Skills Practised

  • Identifying adjectives
  • Expanded noun phrases
  • Descriptive writing
  • Vocabulary building