Lesson Overview

The main aim of the lesson is to help learners understand and confidently use comparative and superlative adjectivesto compare people, animals, objects, and everyday situations. By the end of the lesson, students are able to recognise, form, and use comparatives and superlatives (including short, long, and irregular adjectives) accurately in spoken and written contexts.

Lead-in & Engagement

The lesson starts with a visual lead-in using pictures, encouraging learners to notice similarities and differences. This activates prior knowledge and naturally leads students into comparison-based thinking.

Contextualised Input

Target language is introduced through short descriptions and engaging texts about animals and objects. Meaning is shown through clear context and visuals, helping learners understand adjectives without relying on translation.

Guided Discovery of Grammar

Learners explore patterns of comparative and superlative forms through examples (-er / -est, more / most, irregular forms). Rules are clarified after noticing, supporting deeper understanding and long-term retention.

Controlled Practice

A wide range of structured activities (matching, gap-fills, multiple choice, sentence completion) allows learners to practise form and meaning in a safe, supportive way, suitable for A1–A2 levels.

Recycling & Expansion

Previously learned adjectives are recycled across tasks, reinforcing accuracy and helping students compare across different categories.

Personalisation & Speaking

Students use the target language to talk about their own preferences, daily life, and opinions (e.g. favourite animals, food, school subjects), boosting confidence and fluency.

Games & Communicative Practice

The lesson includes interactive elements such as board games and comparison challenges, keeping motivation high while encouraging natural spoken production.

Reflection & Meaningful Use

The lesson finishes with open-ended questions that prompt learners to reflect and express personal ideas using comparative and superlative structures.