Mastering the English Comparatives and Superlatives

Mastering the English Comparatives and Superlatives

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand and use comparative and superlative forms in English

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance

What do you already know about comparing things in English?

What are comparatives?

Comparatives are used to compare two things. We form comparatives by adding -er to the end of the adjective or by using 'more' before the adjective.

Explain the concept of comparatives and give examples

Examples of comparatives

Examples: He is taller than his brother. She is more intelligent than her classmates.

Give clear examples of comparatives in action and ask students to provide their own examples

What are superlatives?

Superlatives are used to compare three or more things. We form superlatives by adding -est to the end of the adjective or by using 'most' before the adjective.

Explain the concept of superlatives and give examples

Examples of superlatives

Examples: He is the tallest person in the room. She is the most intelligent person in the class.

Give clear examples of superlatives in action and ask students to provide their own examples

Irregular Forms

Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms, such as 'good' becoming 'better' and 'best.'

Explain and give examples of irregular forms

Practice Time

Complete the following sentences with the correct comparative or superlative form:
1. This is the ___________ book I've ever read. (good)
2. He is ___________ than his sister. (tall)
3. She is ___________ than her friend. (intelligent)

Engage students in active practice and encourage them to share their answers

Review

Comparatives are used to compare two things, while superlatives are used to compare three or more things. Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. It's important to understand and use these forms correctly.

Summarize the main points of the lesson and ask students if they have any questions or need further clarification

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.