Lesson 37: Qualities of Objects — Answer Key & Guide
Curriculum Focus & Learning Objectives
• Predicate Adjective Coordination: Combining two descriptive adjectives that share a linking verb (is) using and.
• Sensory Vocabulary: Observing and describing physical qualities (thin, smooth, yellow, sour, green, wet, red, sweet).
| # |
Target Object & Prompts |
Standard Model Answer |
Instructional & Grammar Notes |
| 1. |
Paper (thin / smooth) |
The paper is thin and smooth. |
Also acceptable: The paper is smooth and thin. Reinforces coordinating adjectives without repeating is. |
| 2. |
The lemon (yellow / sour) |
The lemon is yellow and sour. |
Color quality combined with taste quality: yellow and sour. |
| 3. |
The grass (green / wet) |
The grass is green and wet. |
Observing nature qualities. Also acceptable: The grass is wet and green. |
| 4. |
The rose (red / sweet) |
The rose is red and sweet. |
Color and scent qualities combined. Capitalize The and end with period. |
Teacher's Note (From Textbook)
Present actual objects (sheet of paper, real lemon, flower). Have children touch the paper to feel its smoothness, and smell or taste the lemon to elicit the qualities naturally.
Grammar Synthesis
Contrast Lesson 35 (parts with has: The bell has a clapper) with Lesson 37 (qualities with is: The lemon is sour).
| Evaluation Metric |
Target Standard (Exemplary) |
Common Correction Points |
| Sentence Structure |
Full statement with linking verb is and coordinated adjectives. |
Ensure student does not write fragments like "thin and smooth". |
| Conjunction |
Proper use of and between the two adjective predicates. |
Check that is is not needlessly repeated twice. |
| Mechanics |
Initial letter capitalized; ends with period (.). |
Deduct for missing period. |
| Spelling |
Correct spelling of quality adjectives (smooth, yellow, sour). |
Double 'o' in smooth. |