Comparatives & Superlatives
In this lesson, students compare people, places, and options using comparatives (bigger, cheaper, more interesting) and superlatives (the biggest, the cheapest, the most interesting). The main outcome is reading short comparison texts and choosing the best option with clear reasons.
SWBAT (Objectives)
- Form comparatives using -er and more.
- Form superlatives using -est and most.
- Use irregular forms correctly (better, worse, the best).
- Read simple comparison texts and choose the best option with reasons.
- Explain choices using at least two comparative or superlative sentences.
Language Focus
• small → smaller
• cheap → cheaper
• interesting → more interesting
• This hotel is cheaper than that one.
• small → the smallest
• cheap → the cheapest
• interesting → the most interesting
• This is the best option.
- good → better → the best
- bad → worse → the worst
- far → farther/further → the farthest/furthest
Reading: Choosing the Best Option
Three Gyms in the City
FitZone is the cheapest gym, but it is smaller than the others. PowerGym is bigger and has more equipment, but it is more expensive. FlexClub is the most modern gym and offers classes, but it is the most expensive.
- Which gym is cheaper than PowerGym?
- Which gym is the biggest?
- Which gym is the best option for classes?
Speaking: Decide & Explain
- Read three options (hotel, phone, class, restaurant).
- Choose the best option for your situation.
- Explain your choice using at least 2 comparatives and 1 superlative.
- Option A is cheaper than Option B.
- Option C is the most comfortable.
- I think ___ is the best choice because…
Exit Ticket
- Write 2 comparative sentences.
- Write 1 superlative sentence.
- Circle the adjective in each sentence.
Homework
- Write 6–8 sentences comparing two things you know well.
- Include at least 3 comparatives and 2 superlatives.
- Optional: record a 1-minute explanation of the best choice.