Year 1 - English
Adjectives: expanded noun phrases
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. Specifically, they learn about the conventions around singular and plural common nouns and proper nouns. They learn that adjectives can both describe and compare and they learn that verbs can be both doing verbs and being verbs.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to write an expanded noun phrase.
Key Notes
- One adjective can be used to describe a noun.
- Two adjectives can be used to describe a noun with more detail.
- If two adjectives are used to describe a noun, they are listed with a comma.
- A list of two adjectives followed by a noun is called an expanded noun phrase (ENP).
Vocabulary To Learn
- Expanded: Stretched or grown
- Phrase: A group of words with no verb
- Expanded noun phrase: Two adjectives listed to describe a noun
- Comma: A punctuation mark used to list two adjectives in an ENP
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils might think expanded noun phrases are full sentences.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
One adjective can be used to describe a noun. Two adjectives can be used to describe a noun with more detail.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'Expanded'
Stretched or grown.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils might think expanded noun phrases are full sentences. Correction: Clearly highlight that these groups of words are called phrases. Provide lots of exposure to phrases not sentences.
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