Comparing Apples and Oranges: Understanding the Art of Comparison

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

Comparing Apples and Oranges: Understanding the Art of Comparison

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of comparison and apply it to different scenarios.

Introduce the learning objective and set expectations for the lesson.

What do you already know about comparing things?

What is Comparison?

Comparison is the act of examining two or more things to see how they are similar or different.

Explain the definition of comparison and provide examples of when comparison is used.

Why is Comparison Important?

Comparison helps us make informed decisions, identify patterns, and understand relationships between things.

Explain the importance of comparison in decision-making and problem-solving.

Types of Comparison

Comparison can be done in different ways, including by using visuals, numbers, or language.

Identify and explain the different types of comparison and provide examples.

Comparative Adjectives

Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things or people.

Provide examples of comparative adjectives and instruct students to practice using them in sentences.

Superlative Adjectives

Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more things or people.

Provide examples of superlative adjectives and instruct students to practice using them in sentences.

Comparing Fractions

Fractions can be compared by finding a common denominator and then comparing the numerators.

Provide examples of comparing fractions and instruct students to practice using different fractions.

Comparing Decimals

Decimals can be compared by lining up the decimal points and then comparing the digits.

Provide examples of comparing decimals and instruct students to practice using different decimals.

Comparing Shapes

Shapes can be compared by examining their properties, such as their sides, angles, and symmetry.

Provide examples of comparing shapes and instruct students to practice identifying the properties of different shapes.

Review and Reflection

Let's review what we've learned about comparison and reflect on how we can apply it in our daily lives.

Summarize the lesson and allow time for students to ask questions and reflect on what they've learned.

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.