Khaled Alsomali
Jim is taller than Jenny - Intermediate level
Jim is taller than Jenny
Intermediate level
Description
In this lesson the students learn about the comparative adjective through a guided discovery based on a reading text about this box is heavy. The lesson starts with a discussion about how do they get to work. This is followed by a jigsaw reading where students relate stories about directions. Finally, there is some controlled practice.
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide review and clarification of Comparative adjective in the context of Jem is taller than Jenny
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide practice of comparing and contrasting adjectives in the context of Jem is taller than Jenny
Procedure (35-45 minutes)
Warmer/Lead-in (3-5 minutes) • To set lesson context and engage students
- T discusses with the Ss about driving and how they get to work or home.
Exposure (8-10 minutes) • To provide context for the target language through a text or situation
- T drills with Ss a list of vocabulary - Ss read the text (This box is heavy) silently. - T asks comprehension questions.
Clarification (8-10 minutes) • To clarify the meaning, form and pronunciation of the target language
- T clarifies to Ss about the comparative forms of good and bad - Ss practice some sentences in grammar - T leads the Ss to make complicated questions in comparatives
Controlled Practice (8-10 minutes) • To concept check and prepare students for more meaningful practice
- Ss answer exercise C on page 220 in pair work. - Ss answer exercise A on page 220 in pair work
Free Practice (8-10 minutes) • To provide students with free practice of the target language
- Ss practice grammar with other class mates in describing appearances and objects in class
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