Instructions
Let's describe some animals! A describing word is called an adjective. It tells us more about a noun (like an animal). Read each activity and use the best describing words you can think of.
Activity 1: Match the Word
Draw a line from the describing word to the animal it matches best.
| slow | giraffe |
| fast | snake |
| tall | elephant |
| long | ladybug |
| big | snail |
| spotty | cheetah |
Activity 2: Fill in the Gaps
Choose the best describing word from the word bank to finish each sentence.
fluffy
small
stripy
colourful
heavy
- A lion has a mane.
- A zebra has fur.
- A parrot has feathers.
- A mouse is a very animal.
- A hippopotamus is a very animal.
Activity 3: Describe Your Animal!
Think of your favourite animal. Write two sentences to describe it. Try to use words that describe its size, colour, or what it feels like.
My favourite animal is a...
It is...
Answer Key
Activity 1: Match the Word
- slow → snail
- fast → cheetah
- tall → giraffe
- long → snake
- big → elephant
- spotty → ladybug
Activity 2: Fill in the Gaps
- fluffy
- stripy
- colourful
- small
- heavy
Activity 3: Describe Your Animal!
Answers will vary. Example answer: "My favourite animal is a tiger. It is big and orange. It has black stripy fur."