Writing: Composition using Comparative and superlative adjectives Primary 4 Second Term Week 6

Subject : English Studies

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 6

Topic : Writing: Composition
using Comparative and
superlative adjectives

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

• describe adjectives that
  compares;

• show comparative and
  superlative of words;

• write a composition
  comparing themselves
  with someone else e.g. a
  sibling, family member,
  or friend.

Learning Activities :

• Pupils, as a class, describe
  adjectives that are used for
  comparison.
• Pupils, in small groups,
  show comparative and
  superlative of different
  words.
• Pupil, as individuals, use the
  words in sentences.
• Each pupil writes a
  composition comparing
  themselves with someone
  else e.g. a friend, family
  member, or sibling.

Embedded Core Skills :

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Imagination
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership skills and Personal Development

Materials:

AUDIO VISUAL
RESOURCES

• Chart of the
  positive, comparative
  and superlative
• flash cards
• real objects
• Web Resource: classbasic.com

Content :

Writing: Composition

using Comparative and

superlative adjectives

Welcome to Week 6 of Second Term! This week, we will be learning about comparative and superlative adjectives and how to use them in our writing.

Adjectives are words that describe nouns or pronouns. Comparative adjectives are used to compare two things, while superlative adjectives are used to describe the highest degree or quality of something.

To form comparative adjectives, we usually add -er to the end of the adjective. For example, “big” becomes “bigger.” We use comparative adjectives to compare two things. For example, “The elephant is bigger than the mouse.”

To form superlative adjectives, we usually add -est to the end of the adjective. For example, “big” becomes “biggest.” We use superlative adjectives to describe the highest degree or quality of something. For example, “Mount Everest is the tallest mountain in the world.”

Let’s practice using comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences.

1. Sarah is tall, but her sister is ___________. (taller, tallest)
2. The blue car is nice, but the red car is ___________. (nicer, nicest)
3. This book is good, but that one is ___________. (better, best)
4. Elephants are big, but whales are ___________. (bigger, biggest)
5. Mary is happy, but Jane is ___________. (happier, happiest)

Now it’s your turn to write a paragraph using comparative and superlative adjectives. Think of a topic you want to write about, and use these adjectives to make your writing more interesting and descriptive. Don’t forget to use correct punctuation and capitalization.

Here is an example paragraph:

I love going to the beach. The sand is warm, the water is clear, and the sun is shining. But when I went to Hawaii, it was even better. The sand was softer, the water was bluer, and the sun was hotter. I had the best time of my life in Hawaii, and I can’t wait to go back.

Writing a composition comparing themselves with someone else e.g. a sibling, family member, or friend.

To write a composition comparing oneself with someone else, you can follow these steps:

1. Choose a person to compare yourself to: Think of someone who you know well, such as a sibling, family member, or friend, who you can compare yourself to in your writing.
2. Think of similarities and differences: Think about the things you have in common with this person, as well as the ways in which you are different. You might consider things like your personalities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, or hobbies.
3. Create an outline: Before you start writing, create an outline to organize your thoughts. Your outline should include an introduction, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
4. Write your introduction: In your introduction, introduce the person you are comparing yourself to, and briefly explain why you chose to compare yourself to them.
5. Write your body paragraphs: In each body paragraph, focus on a different aspect of the comparison. For example, in one paragraph you might discuss your similarities, while in another paragraph you might discuss your differences. Use specific examples and details to support your comparisons.
6. Use comparative and superlative adjectives: Use comparative and superlative adjectives to compare yourself with the other person. For example, “My sister is taller than me, but I am faster.”
7. Write your conclusion: In your conclusion, summarize your main points and explain what you learned from the comparison.

Here’s an example paragraph comparing oneself to a sibling:

My sister and I have a lot in common, but we are also very different. We both love playing soccer and spending time with our friends, but she is more outgoing and I am more reserved. She is taller and stronger than me, but I am better at math. While we have our differences, we both love and support each other, and I am grateful to have her as my sister.

Remember to proofread your composition for spelling and grammar errors, and ask someone else to read it and provide feedback. With practice, you can become a great writer and create compositions that effectively compare yourself with someone else.

Evaluation

1. What is the first step in writing a composition comparing oneself with someone else? a. Choose a person to compare yourself to. b. Create an outline. c. Write your introduction.
2. What should you consider when thinking of similarities and differences between yourself and the other person? a. Personalities, interests, and hobbies. b. Differences in height and weight. c. Favorite color and food.
3. What should be included in your outline? a. Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion. b. Personal anecdotes and stories. c. Comparing yourself to a celebrity.
4. What should you write about in your introduction? a. Briefly introduce the person you are comparing yourself to and explain why you chose to compare yourself to them. b. Discuss your own achievements and accomplishments. c. Provide a detailed biography of the other person.
5. What should you focus on in your body paragraphs? a. Different aspects of the comparison, such as similarities and differences. b. Writing about only the similarities between you and the other person. c. Writing about only the differences between you and the other person.
6. What are some examples of things you could use to compare yourself to the other person? a. Personalities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and hobbies. b. Their height, weight, and hair color. c. Their favorite color and food.
7. What should you use to support your comparisons in your body paragraphs? a. Specific examples and details. b. Generalizations and vague statements. c. Made-up stories and exaggerations.
8. What should you use to compare yourself to the other person? a. Comparative and superlative adjectives. b. Proper nouns and pronouns. c. Verbs and adverbs.
9. What should you include in your conclusion? a. A summary of your main points and what you learned from the comparison. b. Your personal opinion on the other person. c. A new comparison between you and the other person.
10. What should you do before submitting your composition? a. Proofread your composition for spelling and grammar errors. b. Add extra details and stories to make it longer. c. Submit it without reading it over.

Lesson Presentation

Revision (5 minutes)

1. Revise the previous lesson with the pupils

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Begin by asking the students if they have ever compared themselves to someone else.
2. Explain that today’s lesson will focus on writing a composition comparing oneself with someone else.
3. Review the definition of adjectives and introduce the concept of comparative and superlative adjectives.
4. Provide examples of comparative and superlative adjectives and explain how they can be used to compare two things.

Body (30 minutes):

1. Discuss the steps involved in writing a composition comparing oneself with someone else, including choosing a person to compare oneself to, thinking of similarities and differences, creating an outline, writing an introduction, focusing on different aspects of the comparison in body paragraphs, using specific examples and details to support comparisons, and summarizing main points in a conclusion.
2. Provide a sample prompt for students to practice writing a comparison composition in class.
3. Model how to use comparative and superlative adjectives to compare oneself with the other person.
4. Allow students to practice writing comparison compositions on their own or with a partner.

Review (10 minutes):

1. Ask students to complete multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions to review the steps involved in writing a composition comparing oneself with someone else.
2. Discuss the answers to the review questions as a class to ensure comprehension and understanding of the topic.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

1. Summarize the key points of the lesson and review the use of comparative and superlative adjectives in writing a composition.
2. Encourage students to continue practicing their writing skills by creating their own comparison compositions outside of class.

Weekly Assessment /Test

1. To write a composition comparing oneself with someone else, one should choose a __________ to compare oneself to.
2. When thinking of similarities and differences between oneself and the other person, one should consider their __________, interests, and hobbies.
3. In the outline for a comparison composition, one should include an __________, several body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
4. In the introduction, one should introduce the person being compared to and explain why one chose to __________ them.
5. In the body paragraphs, one should focus on different __________ of the comparison, such as similarities and differences.
6. One should use specific __________ and details to support comparisons in the body paragraphs.
7. Comparative and __________ adjectives should be used to compare oneself to the other person.
8. In the conclusion, one should summarize the main points and explain what one __________ from the comparison.
9. Before submitting the composition, one should proofread it for __________ and grammar errors.
10. In a comparison composition, it is important to use __________ language to clearly and effectively express comparisons.

Multiple-choice Questions:

1. Answer: a. Choose a person to compare yourself to.
2. Answer: a. Personalities, interests, and hobbies.
3. Answer: a. Introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
4. Answer: a. Briefly introduce the person you are comparing yourself to and explain why you chose to compare yourself to them.
5. Answer: a. Different aspects of the comparison, such as similarities and differences.
6. Answer: a. Personalities, interests, strengths, weaknesses, and hobbies.
7. Answer: a. Specific examples and details.
8. Answer: a. Comparative and superlative adjectives.
9. Answer: a. A summary of your main points and what you learned from the comparison.
10. Answer: a. Proofread your composition for spelling and grammar errors.

Fill-in-Blank Questions:

1. Answer: person
2. Answer: personalities
3. Answer: introduction
4. Answer: compare
5. Answer: aspects
6. Answer: examples
7. Answer: superlative
8. Answer: learned
9. Answer: spelling
10. Answer: clear

Assessment: Students’ understanding and proficiency in writing a composition comparing oneself with someone else can be assessed through their written compositions and their ability to answer review questions on the topic.