Mastering the English Comparatives and Superlatives

Mastering the English Comparatives and Superlatives
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Mastering the English Comparatives and Superlatives

Slide 1 - Tekstslide

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

Slide 2 - Tekstslide

Introduce the learning objective and explain its importance
What do you already know about comparing things in English?

Slide 3 - Woordweb

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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.

Slide 4 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 5 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 6 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 7 - Tekstslide

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.'

Slide 8 - Tekstslide

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)

Slide 9 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 10 - Tekstslide

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.

Slide 11 - Open vraag

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.

Slide 12 - Open vraag

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.

Slide 13 - Open vraag

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.