Using Adverbs

6thELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can use adverbs to modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Intro to adverbs | The parts of speech | Grammar | Khan Academy

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Adjectives modify nouns, while adverbs modify everything that is not a noun.

  • Adverbs can modify verbs and adjectives, giving more detail about the action or description.

  • Many adverbs are formed by adding the suffix -ly to an adjective, such as changing 'nice' to 'nicely'.

Practice

14 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a sentence using an adverb to modify a verb, and another sentence using an adverb to modify an adjective. In each sentence, underline the adverb and circle the word it modifies.

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