Fourth-graders learned about collective nouns, which describe a group of people, places, or things. Some are general - a
class of students or a
team of players. But others can be quirky and actually work like adjectives - a
splash of mermaids or a
crash of rhinos. They used the dictionary and their brains to figure out how some terms go together:
pandemonium of parrots
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pandemonium means a loud noise,
and parrots screech
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skulk of foxes
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skulk means to be sneaky,
and foxes are known for being sly
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bask of crocodiles
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reptiles need to bask in the sun
because they are cold-blooded
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Then the kids came up with collective adjectives for themselves. Here are some of Room 11's:
Common Core standard addressed:
L.4.5. – Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
