Adjective Brainstorming Worksheet

Descriptive Writing Adventure – Lesson 3

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🎯 WALT & Success Criteria

We Are Learning To (WALT): Brainstorm adjectives and sort them into categories to describe nouns and enrich our descriptive writing.

I can...

Think of adjectives to describe a noun.

Sort adjectives into categories (size, colour, texture, feelings).

Use adjectives in my own sentences.

💡 Tip: Adjectives are describing words. They tell us more about a noun (person, place, or thing). Example: fluffy cat, bright sun, tiny kiwi.

🗂️ Part 1: Adjective Graphic Organiser

Instructions: Write adjectives in each category box below. Use the word list on the board to help you, or think of your own!

Sentence stem: "The ___ is ___ because ___."

📏 SIZE (e.g., tiny, huge, tall)

🌈 COLOUR (e.g., golden, dark, bright)

🤲 TEXTURE (e.g., smooth, rough, fluffy)

😊 FEELINGS (e.g., happy, scary, calm)

🧠 Part 2: Brainstorm Adjectives for These Nouns

Instructions: Look at each noun below. Write as many adjectives as you can think of to describe it. Try to use at least two different categories!

1. 🦎 Tuatara — Write adjectives to describe a tuatara:

2. 🏖️ Beach — Write adjectives to describe a New Zealand beach:

3. 🌿 Forest — Write adjectives to describe a New Zealand forest (bush):

💡 Can you think of any adjectives in te reo Māori? Write them here: _______________________

✏️ Part 3: Writing Challenge

Instructions: Choose a noun from Part 2 (or your own idea). Write 3 sentences using adjectives to describe it. Try to use at least two adjectives in each sentence!

Sentence stems to help you:

⭐ "The ___ is ___ and ___."

⭐ "I can see a ___ that is ___ and ___."

⭐ "The ___ looks ___ because it is ___."

Sentence 1:

Sentence 2:

Sentence 3:

⭐ Extension: Can you rewrite one of your sentences using a simile? (e.g., "as rough as sandpaper")

🌟 Reflection

How did you go today? Tick the face that matches how you feel about using adjectives:

😊 I can do this confidently!

🙂 I mostly understand — just need a bit more practice.

🤔 I need more help with adjectives.

One new adjective I learned today: _______________________

📝 Dyslexia-friendly tip: This worksheet uses clear spacing and simple layout. Ask your teacher for the large-print version or to use speech-to-text if needed.