MAP 2nd Grade Language Usage

An engaging introduction to fundamental language skills for 2nd graders, focusing on grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary.

Practical Applications

Describing with Details

Making Your Writing Colorful

Adding details helps your reader see, hear, and feel what you mean. Use adjectives and strong verbs to make your stories and sentences exciting!

How to Add Details

  • Use words that tell how something looks, feels, sounds, tastes, or smells.
  • Think about who, what, where, when, and why.

Real-World Use

Describing with details helps when you tell stories, give directions, or explain your ideas.


Examples

  • The fluffy, white puppy wagged its tiny tail.

  • She skipped quickly down the sunny street.