Describing People: Appearance and Personality

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Describing People: Appearance and Personality

Learning objective

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe people's appearance and personality using the verb 'to be', comparatives, and adjectives.

What do you already know about describing how people look and act?

Introduction to Adjectives

Adjectives describe nouns. Example: 'tall', 'kind', 'funny'.

Verb 'To Be'

The verb 'to be' helps describe a state or quality. Examples: 'I am', 'You are', 'He is'.

Using 'To Be' with Adjectives

Example: 'She is tall.' Combine 'to be' with adjectives to describe.

Comparatives Introduction

Comparatives compare two things. Example: 'taller', 'more interesting'.

Forming Comparatives

Add '-er' to short adjectives, 'more' to longer ones. Example: 'happier', 'more beautiful'.

Appearance Vocabulary

Words like 'short', 'curly', 'blue-eyed'. Describe how people look.

Personality Vocabulary

Words like 'friendly', 'brave', 'shy'. Describe how people act.

Interactive: Flashcards

Show flashcards with adjectives and their meanings.

Practice: Describing People

Write a sentence describing a friend using 'to be'.

Practice: Comparatives

Write a sentence comparing two people. Example: 'Anna is taller than Lisa.'

Worksheet: Fill in the Blanks

Complete sentences with 'to be', comparatives, or adjectives.

Group Activity: Describe a Classmate

In groups, describe a classmate using vocabulary and grammar from the lesson.

Writing Task: Describe a Person

Write a short paragraph about a person you admire.

Peer Review

Swap paragraphs with a partner and give feedback.

Review Quiz

Quick quiz on adjectives, 'to be', and comparatives.

Conclusion & Homework

Summarise key points. Homework: Write about a family member.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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