Discuss why adjectives are important in the story. Possibly read one paragraph without the adjectives. Get feedback on the 1st reading with the adjectives and the 2nd reading without the adjectives. Finish reading while focusing on the adjectives. Play adjective game after all students understand the meaning and use of the adjective.
Students sit on their desks and pass a ball to a player who then calls out an adjective.
If the student cannot come up with an adjective quickly they are out and must sit back in their seat. Winner picks the next reading book. Having the students pick out the adjectives in the story and have them tell why they are important.