4.4 Adjectives and proverbs

English home language

Grade 4

Treats galore!

Module 33

Adjectives

Proverbs

A TREAT – FULL OF ADJECTIVES

Adjectives are very special because they make bland sentences descriptive and interesting to read. Once you are able to identify adjectives, you can use descriptive words in your story writing. You will have your readers spell-bound.

Activity 1

To use adjectives in a paragraph [lo 4.4.2]

Read the following passage:

A. Dad parked our car and we carried our belongings to the beach. It was crowded and we were hot. I longed to swim, surf and dig sandcastles, moats and tunnels in the sand.

Now compare it with:

B. Dad carefully parked our hired car and we eagerly carried our belongings to Plettenberg’s beach. It was extremely crowded and we were dripping with perspiration. I longed to swim, surf and dig enormous sandcastles, large moats and long tunnels in the soft, sunken sand.

Which paragraph is better?

Why?

Underline all the common nouns in B, in orange. Underline all the adjectives in B. in blue.

What do you notice about the position of the adjectives?

An adjective is a word which tells you more about a

The adjective can be before the noun, e.g. A pretty girl.

The adjective can be separated from the noun, e.g. The girl is pretty .

Write a descriptive paragraph on one of the following:

It is my treat, for you . . .

“Oh Gran, all I would like is . . . “

I was very spoilt, that day!

PROVERBS

A p roverb is a wise old saying that tells an important truth.

Activity 2

To learn to use proverbs [lo 6.6]

In the following, the proverbs are divided into two parts and the parts are jumbled. Write out each proverb correctly.

Explain the meaning of these proverbs or tell a short story to explain them.

Write down any other proverbs you know:

Activity 3

To learn the meaning of new words [lo 5.4.3]

PEOPLE ≈ WHO TREATS WHAT?

Use your dictionary to help you answer the following:

What do we call . . . ?

1. a doctor who treats problems of the mind - ………………………………
2. a doctor who corrects irregularities in teeth - …………………………….
3. a doctor who treats children’s diseases - …………………………………
4. A …………………………….. specialises in the field of x-rays,

5. whereas a ……………………………. treats muscular problems by

exercise, massage etc.

Which –OR is it?

EDITOR or AUDITOR

1. An …………………………… decides what his newspaper will publish.
2. An……………………………………… checks the accounts for a firm.

PIRATE or PILOT

1. A person qualified to take charge of ships entering or leaving a

harbour is a …………………………….

1. What is the difference between a pedestrian and an equestrian?

A pedestrian ……………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………

A man who introduces artistes at an entertainment show is a

com ....... ....... ....... ....... .

1. What is an artiste ?…………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………..

6. An artisan who fits and repairs pipes is a pl ………………………….

1. If you had locked yourself out of your car, who would you call?

……………………………………………………………….

BLACKSMITH or LOCKSMITH

Assessment

LEARNING OUTCOME 4: WRITING The learner is able to write different kinds of factual and imaginative texts for a wide range of purposes.

Assessment Standard

We know this when the learner:

4.4 applies knowledge of language at various levels:

4.4.2 sentence level.

LEARNING OUTCOME 5: THINKING AND REASONING The learner is able to use language to think and reason, as well as to access, process and use information for learning.

Assessment Standard

We know this when the learner:

5.4 uses language to think creatively:

5.4.3 finds different ways to express ideas using a thesaurus and discusses nuances in meaning.

LEARNING OUTCOME 6: LANGUAGE STRUCTURE AND USE The learner will know and be able to use the sounds, words and grammar of the language and interpret texts.

Assessment Standard

We know this when the learner:

6.6 uses meta-language (terms such as direct speech, indirect speech, idioms, proverb, formal, informal, simile, quotation marks).

Memorandum

Activity 1

Common nouns:

Car, belongings, beach, swim, surf, sandcastles, boats, tunnels, sand, perspiration

Adjectives:

Hired, Plettenberg’s, enormous, large, long, soft, sunken

An adjective tells you more about a noun .

Activity 2

1. g

2. f

3. e

4. a

5. j

6. c

7. d

8. I

9. h

10. b

Activity 3

1. psychologist

2. orthodontist

3. paediatrician

4. radiologist, physiotherapist

Words

1. editor

2. auditor

3. pilot

4. A pedestrian is a person who is walking esp. in a street.

5. Compére: a person who introduces artistes at a variety show.

6. Arsite: a professional performer esp. singer or dancer.

7. plumber

8. Locksmith