Using Adjectives in Series

I. Learning Objectives

 Use adjectives in series

 Arrange adjectives in their proper order
 Recognize the value of persistence and hard work among Filipinos

II. Subject Matter

A. Topic: Using Adjectives in Series

B. References: PELC II 13.5

Across Borders through Language VI p. 156

C. Materials: handkerchiefs, word/picture cards, realia, chart

Value Focus: Persistence and Hardwork

III. Procedure

A. Preparatory Activities

1. Motivation

Identifying/describing various sets of objects found on the table.

Ex: a set of five small marbles, one big red apple, etc.

B. Development of Lesson

1. Presentation

Game: “I Spy”
(Preparation of word/picture cards/Hiding should be done ahead. Word
card must contain phrases describing the object.)

a. Players tie a clean handkerchief over their eyes and wait for the
signal.
b. At the signal Hunt! the players remove the handkerchief and start to
hunt.
c. As soon as a player finds a card, he or she announces it by calling
out “I spy a big, brown box!” (or whatever picture and words are on
the card.)
d. Whoever finds the most number of cards and reads them correctly is
the winner.
e. Ask the players to post their cards on the chart.
 Possible illustrations:
three big yellow balls
two fragrant red American roses
one small orange Japanese nylon umbrella
(Note: suggested ICT material –
grammar.ccc.comnet.edu/adjectives.htm)

2. Discussion and Analysis

a. Looking at the word you posted, name the objects used.

b. How are they described? (by giving their color, size, etc.)
c. How are the adjectives arranged? (in series)
d. Following the chart, let’s put the word under the proper column.

Size Noun Noun

Number Color Nationality Material
Shape Modifier Modified
Ordinal Cardinal Quality
Three big yellow balls

3. Generalization

Adjectives that come in a series follow a pattern of sequencing: number,

size, shape, quality, age, color, nationality, material and noun modifiers.

C. Post Activity
1. Application

Read each sentence carefully. Write C if the adjectives are arranged in

the proper order. If they are not, arrange them in their proper order.
a. Father bought a red new Toyota car.
b. Mother gave me two round appetizing chocolate cakes during my
birthday.
c. The company hired seven green huge tourist buses for the trip.
d. We had a nice time wading in the clear refreshing blue waters of
Boracay.
e. The apartment has newly painted five blue rooms.
 2. Enrichment

Imagine that your school will open a mini-fair. Write advertisements of

the items your group will put up for sale. Use adjectives in their correct
order.
fruits/
vegetables umbrellas

lollipops ballpens bags

3. Values Focus

What quality should one possess to be able to find his hunts? Should
these qualities be possessed by Filipinos? Why or Why not?

IV. Evaluation

Arrange the adjectives in the phrases below following the correct sequence.
The underlined words are the nouns modified.

1. five, those, black, dogs, fierce

2. the two, games, exciting, last, basketball

3. three, those, yellow, little, chicks

4. interesting, history, blue, books, four

5. cute, Spanish-type, white, wooden, bungalow

V. Assignment

Pretend that you will go shopping. List down the items that you plan to buy.
Use adjectives in series.

Ex.: two big brown bags