Mastering Comparisons: Er, Est, More, Most, and As.... As

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 2

Mastering Comparisons: Er, Est, More, Most, and As.... As

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to use comparisons effectively by using er, est, more, most, and as... as.

Explain the learning objective clearly to the students.

What do you already know about comparisons?

What are Comparisons?

Comparisons are used to show the differences or similarities between two or more things.

Explain the concept of comparisons and give examples.

Er and Est Comparisons

Er and est are used to compare two things. Er is used to compare two things of the same type, while est is used to compare two things that are different.

Give examples and ask students to create their own sentences using er and est.

More and Most Comparisons

More and most are used to compare three or more things. More is used to compare two things, while most is used to compare three or more things.

Give examples and ask students to create their own sentences using more and most.

As... As Comparisons

As... as is used to show that two things are equal in some way.

Give examples and ask students to create their own sentences using as... as.

Irregular Comparisons

Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. For example, good, better, best; bad, worse, worst; far, farther, farthest.

Explain the concept of irregular comparisons and give examples.

Positive, Comparative, and Superlative Forms

Positive form is the basic form of an adjective. Comparative form is used to compare two things. Superlative form is used to compare three or more things.

Explain the different forms of adjectives and give examples.

Comparisons with Nouns

Comparisons can also be made with nouns by using more/less + noun or as much/many + noun + as.

Give examples and ask students to create their own sentences using comparisons with nouns.

Practice Exercise 1

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective: 1. This book is _____ (interesting) than the last one. 2. The red car is _____ (fast) than the blue car. 3. The elephant is _____ (big) animal in the world.

Ask students to complete the exercise individually and review the answers together.

Practice Exercise 2

Choose the correct form of the adjective: 1. This is the _____ (most interesting / interesting) book I've ever read. 2. The _____ (farther / further) we go, the more interesting it gets. 3. She is _____ (more beautiful / beautiful) than her sister.

Ask students to complete the exercise individually and review the answers together.

Practice Exercise 3

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjective: 1. This is _____ (good) cake I've ever tasted. 2. The _____ (popular) singer in the world is Taylor Swift. 3. The _____ (fun) part of the party was the dancing.

Ask students to complete the exercise individually and review the answers together.

Comparisons in Writing

Comparisons can be used effectively in writing to make descriptions more interesting and engaging.

Explain the importance of comparisons in writing and give examples.

Collaborative Activity

Divide the class into groups and ask them to create a comparison chart or poster for a chosen topic (e.g. animals, cars, sports teams). Encourage the use of different comparison forms.

Give clear instructions and guidelines for the activity.

Review

Review the different forms of comparisons and their uses with the students.

Ask the students to summarize what they have learned and answer any remaining questions.

Assessment

Assess the students' understanding of comparisons by giving them a short quiz or assignment to complete.

Provide clear instructions and grading criteria for the assessment.

Summary

Summarize the key points of the lesson and emphasize the importance of effective comparisons in communication.

End the lesson on a positive note and encourage the students to continue practicing their comparison skills.

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.