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Describe It!

  • Kindergarten
  • English Language Arts
  • SL.K.4
  • Speaking & Listening
  • Free lesson

Aligned to SL.K.4 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.

What this lesson teaches

You can use words to tell all about someone or something you know.

Worked examples

Example 1

You could describe your pet: 'My cat is soft, gray, and loves to nap.'

Example 2

You could describe your bike: 'My bike is red, it has a bell, and it goes fast.'

Example 3

Give three details. One detail leaves the listener guessing; three help them picture it.

Practice questions

  1. Describe a person you love.
  2. Tell about your favorite place.
  3. Add one more detail about it.

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Every lesson comes with a video taught in English and Spanish — the same video the QR code in the printed workbook opens.

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En español

¡Descríbelo!

Puedes usar palabras para contar todo sobre alguien o algo que conoces.

Ejemplo 1: Puedes describir a tu mascota: 'Mi gato es suave, gris y le encanta dormir.'

Ejemplo 2: Puedes describir tu bici: 'Mi bici es roja, tiene timbre y va rápido.'

Ejemplo 3: Da tres detalles. Un solo detalle deja a quien escucha adivinando; tres le ayudan a imaginarlo.

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