Procedure: Show two side-by-side images (e.g. two pets, two clinics, two cities). Ask: Which one do you think is better or more useful? Why do people compare these things? Students brainstorm adjectives they expect to hear (e.g. cheaper, more interesting, the most efficient) and share 2 predictions with a partner.

Procedure: Introduce or board a mix of adjectives and prompt students to generate comparatives/superlatives: fast – faster – the fastest cheap – cheaper – the cheapest good – better – the best Students write 3 example comparisons using their own ideas.

Listening Lab 30

Task: First listen with no writing. Students identify: Who is speaking? What is the overall topic? What is being compared? Quick pair check. Second listening with Cornell Notes: Left: comparative and superlative forms Right: items or people being compared, examples Bottom: short summary using one comparative and one superlative Comprehension prompts: What are they comparing? What vocabulary shows the difference? What is their conclusion?

Procedure: In small groups: Share 3 adjectives from your notes Retell one key comparison from the audio using your own words Add one new comparison based on personal opinion Each group reports one sentence using both a comparative and a superlative.