Comparing with Degrees

Comparing with Degrees

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain the degrees of comparisons and use the comparative and superlative forms.

Introduce the learning objective and explain the importance of understanding comparisons. Keep the objective simple and achievable for the students.

What do you already know about adjectives?

What are degrees of comparison?

Adjectives can be used to compare things. The three degrees of comparison are positive, comparative, and superlative.

Explain what degrees of comparison are and give examples of each degree. Make sure the students understand the concept before proceeding.

Positive Degree

The positive degree is the basic form of an adjective. It is used to describe one thing without comparing it to anything else. Example: This car is fast.

Provide examples of positive degrees and encourage students to come up with their own examples.

Comparative Degree

The comparative degree is used to compare two things. It is formed by adding -er to the end of the adjective or by using the word 'more' before the adjective. Example: This car is faster than that car.

Explain the rules for forming comparative degrees and give examples. Encourage students to come up with their own examples and practice using comparative degrees in sentences.

Superlative Degree

The superlative degree is used to compare more than two things. It is formed by adding -est to the end of the adjective or by using the word 'most' before the adjective. Example: This car is the fastest of all.

Explain the rules for forming superlative degrees and give examples. Encourage students to come up with their own examples and practice using superlative degrees in sentences.

Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives

Some adjectives have irregular comparative and superlative forms. Examples: good, better, best; bad, worse, worst.

Introduce the concept of irregular comparatives and superlatives and give examples. Encourage students to come up with their own examples and practice using irregular forms in sentences.

Comparing with Adverbs

Adverbs can also be used to compare things. The comparative form is formed by adding -er to the end of the adverb or by using the word 'more' before the adverb. The superlative form is formed by adding -est to the end of the adverb or by using the word 'most' before the adverb.

Introduce the concept of comparing with adverbs and explain the rules for forming comparative and superlative forms. Give examples and encourage students to come up with their own examples.

Review

Let's review what we have learned about degrees of comparison. What are the three degrees of comparison? Give an example of each degree. How do we form comparative and superlative forms? Give an example of an irregular comparative and superlative form.

Review the content covered in the lesson and ask questions to assess the students' understanding. Encourage students to ask questions if they are unsure about anything.

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.