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LP7 - Grammer ( comparatives and superlatives)
Pre-Intermediate (A1-A2) level

Description

This grammar-focused lesson introduces and practises comparative and superlative adjectives (cheap → cheaper → the cheapest; good → better → the best) in the context of fashion and shopping. Students first discuss fashion choices, then listen to a short fashion expert talk (Ex. 2 p.45) to notice examples. They discover the rules for forming comparatives and superlatives through guided elicitation, practice them in short written tasks, and finally use them in a communicative discussion comparing clothes and shops. The lesson aims for balanced accuracy and fluency, with strong visual and pronunciation support.

Materials

Abc Google Slides
Abc Grammar for English Language Teachers (2nd ed.)
Abc New Cutting Edge Pre-Intermediate Student's Book

Main Aims

  • To revise and practise comparative and superlative adjective forms so that learners can accurately compare two or more things (e.g. cheaper / more comfortable / the most expensive / the best).
  • To review and practise forming and using comparative and superlative adjectives to compare people, places, and things (e.g. This dress is cheaper than that one; That shop is the most expensive.)

Subsidiary Aims

  • To develop spoken fluency when making comparisons in everyday conversation.
  • To practise listening for gist and specific information (fashion context).

Procedure

Warmer/Lead-in (4-4 minutes) • To engage learners and activate schema on fashion and comparison.

Show two clothing photos (cheap vs expensive). Ask: “What’s different?” Elicit cheap / expensive / better / worse. Ask students to think of other adjectives they know. ICQs: “Speak or write?” (Speak.) Keep it light—no rules yet.

Exposure (7-7 minutes) • To provide context for the TL through a short listening/text.

Students read A Fashion Expert’s Opinion (silent 2 min). Ask gist Q: “Does she like expensive clothes?” (Not always.) Then: “Underline words that compare things.” Pair check → OCFB (elicit cheaper, better, more comfortable, most expensive, the best, cheapest). CCQs: “‘Cheaper than’—two or many?” (Two.) “‘The most expensive’—one of many?” (Yes.)

Highlighting (3-3 minutes) • To draw attention to TL forms in context.

Show two sentences: Sometimes the cheaper shirts are better than the designer ones. / The most expensive shoes are not always the best. Ask: “Which compares two?” (First.) “Which compares three or more?” (Second.) Colour-code comparatives and superlatives.

Clarification (10-10 minutes) • To clarify meaning, form, and pronunciation of comparatives and superlatives.

Meaning (Slide 6): Display examples cheap → cheaper → the cheapest; expensive → more expensive → the most expensive. CCQs: “Two or more things?” “Which is number one?” (The cheapest.) Form (Slide 7): Learners complete table (SB p. 45): short = -er/-est; long = more/most; irregular = good/better/best. CCQs: “Do we say gooder?” (No.) “Do we add -er to long words?” (No.) Pronunciation (Slide 8): Drill sentences chorally → individually: This shirt is cheaper than that one ↘. That dress is the most expensive ↘. These shoes are better than those ↘. Note: Model—don’t explain.

Controlled Practice (Accuracy) (8-8 minutes) • To practise form of comparatives and superlatives accurately.

SB p. 45 Ex 2 → Google Form gap-fill. Demo one example. ICQs: “Write or choose?” (Write.) “Work alone or together?” (Alone then check.) OCFB with answer slide + quick choral repetition. Focus on correct use of -er / more / the most.

Freer Practice (Communicative) (10-10 minutes) • To provide personalised, fluent use of the TL.

SB p. 45 Ex 3 (adapted). Pairs compare real things (e.g. shops, clothes, holidays). Prompt slide: “Example: My city is bigger than yours. Summer is the best season.” ICQs: “Work in pairs?” (Yes.) “Compare two or many?” (Both.) T monitors for accuracy and pronunciation.

Feedback & DEC (3-3 minutes) • To review use of TL and pronunciation.

Display slide ✅ Good Language / ⚙️ To Improve. Elicit corrections (more cheaper → cheaper). Re-drill correct examples. Praise participation.

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