COMPARING OF THINGS ACCORDING TO WEIGHT

Subject : English Grammar

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 2

Topic :

Structure : COMPARING OF THINGS ACCORDING TO WEIGHT

Learning Objectives : By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to

• Discuss the words that are used in comparison
• Form the positive, Comparative and Superlative of many adjectives as possible
• Use these words in sentences.
• Compare things that are equal.
• Understand how to compare the weight of different objects
• Identify adjectives used to describe weight
• Use weighing scales to compare weight of objects

Learning Activities :

• Pupils as a class discuss words used in comparison of weight, size, height, etc
• Pupils, as individuals, form words by comparing them using the positive, Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
• Pupils as individuals, use these words in sentences of their own
• Pupils, as individuals, compare things that are equal

Embedded Core Skills :

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Imagination
• Critical thinking and problem solving

Materials:

• Whiteboard and markers
• Samples of informal letters
• Blank sheets of paper
• Pencils or pens
• Different objects of varying weights (e.g., feather, rock, apple, watermelon, basketball, bowling ball, etc.)
• Weighing scale
• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with examples of adjectives used to describe weight

Content :

Comparing Things According To Weight

Comparing things according to weight is a fun and important skill to have! Here are some simple examples to help you understand.

1. Which is heavier: a feather or a rock? Answer: A rock is heavier than a feather.
2. Which is heavier: a basketball or a bowling ball? Answer: A bowling ball is heavier than a basketball.
3. Which is heavier: an apple or a watermelon? Answer: A watermelon is heavier than an apple.
4. Which is heavier: a pencil or a book? Answer: A book is heavier than a pencil.

We can compare the weight of things using a tool called a weighing scale. We can use this tool to determine which object is heavier or lighter.

For example, we can put a pencil and a book on the weighing scale, and the scale will show us which object is heavier.

Adjectives that are used to compare weight.

Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns, such as people, places, or things. When it comes to comparing weight, we use different adjectives to describe whether something is heavier or lighter than another thing. Here are some examples:

1. Heavier – This adjective is used to describe something that weighs more than another thing. For example, “The watermelon is heavier than the orange.”
2. Lighter – This adjective is used to describe something that weighs less than another thing. For example, “The feather is lighter than the rock.”
3. Equal – This adjective is used to describe two things that weigh the same. For example, “The two bags weigh the same, they are equal in weight.”
4. Heaviest – This adjective is used to describe the item that weighs the most out of a group of things. For example, “The elephant is the heaviest animal in the zoo.”
5. Lightest – This adjective is used to describe the item that weighs the least out of a group of things. For example, “The paper clip is the lightest object on the desk.”

Positive, Comparative and Superlative forms of adjectives

1. Big – Bigger – Biggest
2. Small – Smaller – Smallest
3. Fast – Faster – Fastest
4. Slow – Slower – Slowest
5. Tall – Taller – Tallest
6. Short – Shorter – Shortest
7. Strong – Stronger – Strongest
8. Weak – Weaker – Weakest
9. Happy – Happier – Happiest
10. Sad – Sadder – Saddest
11. Brave – Braver – Bravest
12. Cowardly – More cowardly – Most cowardly
13. Smart – Smarter – Smartest
14. Stupid – More stupid – Most stupid
15. Beautiful – More beautiful – Most beautiful
16. Ugly – Uglier – Ugliest
17. Clean – Cleaner – Cleanest
18. Dirty – Dirtier – Dirtiest
19. Good – Better – Best
20. Bad – Worse – Worst

The use of positive, Comparative and Superlative forms of adjectives in sentences

1. The mouse is small. The cat is bigger than the mouse. The elephant is the biggest animal.
2. The bird is fast. The cheetah is faster than the bird. The peregrine falcon is the fastest bird in the world.
3. The child is happy. The teenager is happier than the child. The grandparents are the happiest people in the family.
4. The flower is beautiful. The butterfly is more beautiful than the flower. The rainbow is the most beautiful sight in nature.
5. The car is old. The bicycle is older than the car. The antique car is the oldest vehicle in the museum.
6. The dog is loyal. The horse is more loyal than the dog. The guide dog is the most loyal animal to its owner.
7. The book is interesting. The movie is more interesting than the book. The documentary is the most interesting program on TV.
8. The town is clean. The city is cleaner than the town. The national park is the cleanest place in the country.
9. The singer is talented. The dancer is more talented than the singer. The musician is the most talented artist in the group.
10. The student is good. The teacher is better than the student. The professor is the best instructor in the university.

Compare things that are equal. 

When we say that things are equal, we mean that they have the same value, amount, or weight. Here are some examples of how we can compare things that are equal:

1. Which is heavier: a feather or a rock? a) Feather b) Rock c) They weigh the same
2. Which adjective is used to describe something that weighs less than another thing? a) Heavier b) Lighter c) Equal
3. Two twins are born at the same time, so their age is equal. They are both equally young.
4. A baker has two boxes of cookies, and both boxes have the same number of cookies. The boxes are equally full.
5. Two friends have the same amount of money in their piggy banks. They are equally rich.
6. Two apples are the same size and weight. They are equally heavy.
7. Two soccer teams score the same number of goals during a game. The teams are equally good.
8. Two students receive the same grade on their math test. They are equally smart.
9. Two pieces of cake have the same amount of frosting. They are equally sweet.
10. Two books have the same number of pages. They are equally long.
11. Two pencils have the same length. They are equally short.
12. Two cars have the same speed. They are equally fast.

Remember, when we say that things are equal, it means that they are the same in some way. Comparing things that are equal helps us to understand how they are similar to each other.

Evaluation

1. Which is the heaviest animal in the zoo? a) Giraffe b) Elephant c) Lion
2. Which adjective is used to describe the item that weighs the most out of a group of things? a) Heaviest b) Lightest c) Equal
3. What is the tool used to compare weight? a) Measuring tape b) Ruler c) Weighing scale
4. Which is heavier: a basketball or a bowling ball? a) Basketball b) Bowling ball c) They weigh the same
5. Which is the lightest object on the desk? a) Pencil b) Paper clip c) Notebook
6. Which is heavier: an apple or a watermelon? a) Apple b) Watermelon c) They weigh the same
7. Which adjective is used to describe the item that weighs the least out of a group of things? a) Heaviest b) Lightest c) Equal
8. What is the difference between weight and size? a) Weight is how heavy something is, while size is how big or small something is. b) Weight is how big or small something is, while size is how heavy something is. c) There is no difference between weight and size.

Answers:

1. b) Rock
2. b) Lighter
3. b) Elephant
4. a) Heaviest
5. c) Weighing scale
6. b) Bowling ball
7. b) Paper clip
8. b) Watermelon
9. b) Lightest
10. a) Weight is how heavy something is, while size is how big or small something is.

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (5 minutes):

• Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what it means to compare things according to weight.
• Discuss why comparing weight is important and ask for some examples of when we might need to compare the weight of objects.
• Display the different objects of varying weights and ask students to guess which is heavier/lighter.

Direct Instruction (15 minutes):

• Introduce the concept of using a weighing scale to compare weight of objects.
• Demonstrate how to use the weighing scale and ask for student volunteers to come and compare the weight of the different objects.
• Explain the different adjectives that can be used to describe weight, such as heavier, lighter, equal, heaviest, and lightest. Give examples and show how the adjectives are used in sentences.

Guided Practice (10 minutes):

• Distribute handouts with examples of adjectives used to describe weight and ask students to fill in the blanks with the correct adjective.
• Allow students to work in pairs to practice comparing the weight of different objects using the weighing scale.

Independent Practice (10 minutes):

• Assign a worksheet where students must compare the weight of different objects and use the correct adjective to describe their weight.
• Collect the worksheets and provide feedback on their work.

Closure (5 minutes):

• Recap the lesson by asking students to explain how to compare the weight of different objects and give an example of when they might need to do so.
• Encourage students to practice comparing weight in their daily lives, such as when weighing ingredients in cooking or comparing the weight of two books.

Assessment:

• Students will be assessed on their ability to use weighing scales to compare weight of objects and use adjectives to describe weight in sentences.

Weekly Assessment / Test

1. A __________ is heavier than a feather.
2. We can use a __________ to compare the weight of objects.
3. The adjective used to describe something that weighs less than another thing is __________.
4. The __________ is the heaviest animal in the zoo.
5. The adjective used to describe the item that weighs the most out of a group of things is __________.
6. The weight of an object is different from its __________.
7. The __________ is the lightest object on the desk.
8. The adjective used to describe the item that weighs the least out of a group of things is __________.
9. The two bags weigh the same, they are __________ in weight.
10. The bowling ball is __________ than the basketball.

Answers:

1. rock
2. weighing scale
3. lighter
4. elephant
5. heaviest
6. size
7. paper clip
8. lightest
9. equal
10. heavier