Georgia 1.T.SS.2.b
The Standard
Use descriptive words to craft engaging texts. (C)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Texts (T) · Structure & Style
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students choose specific words that help readers picture a person, place, object, or event. They add fitting details to make simple sentences more interesting and clear.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student can replace general words with specific details, such as “tiny spotted puppy” instead of “nice dog.” The added words fit the topic and help readers form a clear picture.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think any describing word improves a sentence, even when it does not fit. They may repeat words like nice, good, or big, or add details that confuse the meaning.
How to Assess It
- Give students the sentence, “I saw a dog.” Ask them to rewrite it with two details that help a reader picture the dog.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Place an object in a mystery bag, let students feel it, then list words describing its texture, shape, and size.
Show a picture of a storm and ask, “Which words would help someone who cannot see the picture imagine it?”
Play Sentence Makeover by giving pairs plain sentence cards and awarding a point for each clear, fitting detail they add.
Students create a lost-pet poster with words describing the animal’s color, size, markings, and behavior.
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Related Standards
- 2.T.SS.2.b
The 2nd Grade version of this standard.
- 6.L.GC.2.d
Build and enrich ideas and information in texts, using modifiers when incorporating details and descriptions to convey meaning and facilitate engagement. (C)
- K.T.SS.2.b
With adult support, use interesting and/or descriptive words to craft engaging texts. (C)
- 7.L.GC.2.d
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