2. Topic: Using correctly the comparative and the superlative
Objectives:
- Learn how to use correctly the comparative and superlative in English in
order to facilitate the communication.
- Strengthen the speaking ability in order to reach a high level of
proficiency according to the level of students
3. Warm-up • Are you agree or
disagree?
• Do you have an
important woman in
your life?
• You as woman, do you
consider you are very
important in the life of
the men ?
• What could be the best
strategy to guarantee
the women´s rights in
our country?
4. Previous
knowledges
Do you know the comparatives
and superlatives in English?
What are the differences
between comparatives and
superlatives in English
Could you give us an example
of comparative and superlative
in English?
7. Please, open the following link and watch
the video, then, write a short story using
comparatives and superlatives adjectives
based on the examples given on the video.
Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxEMZT
u6JYM
8. Practice with the following dialogue
• Takondwa: Hi Rachel! How are you today? Are you feeling better than yesterday?
• Rachel: Much better! That headache was terrible. I’m glad I’m more active today .
• Takondwa: I’m happy for you too. You look healthier and happier than yesterday. What are your plans for the
weekend then?
• Rachel: There is a fashion show at Mount Soche hotel. I want to go there. It’s one the best events in the whole
country so I don’t want to miss it. What about you? What are you doing tomorrow?
• Takondwa: I’m going to study for Tuesday’s Physical Science test. I want to have a higher score than the one I got
last term. Your schedule sounds more exciting though! I wish I could go to the fashion show with you. Learning
something by heart is not as fun as watching beautiful girls parade in wonderful clothes. Your weekends plan are
definitely better than mine!
9. • Rachel: Yes, come with me! It will be more exciting if you come. I promise we will have real fun! You can’t be
studying all the time Takondwa. Look at how busy your schedule is! You don’t have to be as hardworking as you
are.
• Takondwa: I really don’t know Rachel. Maybe the test will be more difficult than last time. I keep on working
harder each day because I want to be an engineer. This is my dream job and no sacrifice is bigger than my
dream!
• Rachel: No, I don’t think the test will be harder. It will be easier as a matter of fact. Anyway, your results won’t be
worse than last time’s.
• Takondwa: You never know Rachel. How long is the fashion show going to last?
• Rachel: Three hours, I guess, not longer. I’m very sure of that. The organisers are the best you can find around
here. Three hours- that’s not much.
• Takondwa: How are you going to go there? I think we will be faster if we take a minibus. We are not going to
walk, are we?
10. • Rachel: Of course not! My mother has already given me the transport and pocket money. The tickets are not
expensive on top of that! It’s a popular fashion show so it’s something we shouldn’t miss.
• Takondwa: When is the fashion show starting?
• Rachel: At 3 o’oclock p.m.
• Takondwa: Can’t it start earlier? It will be dark when the show is over! How are we going to come back home?
Have you got any rescue plan?
• Rachel: My father said that he was going to pick us up after the show. Isn’t it great?
• Takondwa: I don’t know Rachel. What I know is that there are some sacrifices I need to make now in order for
me to have a greater future. If I come with you tomorrow, I will waste a whole afternoon. At least you will be
getting something from the fashion show since you want to become a top model. This show will be of no greater
value to me. I’m sorry Rachel. I won’t be able to come with you tomorrow.
11. • Rachel: Don’t worry Takondwa, I understand. Next time will do. Maybe during the holidays? I know how becoming
an engineer is so important for you. I won’t stand in the path of your dreams. I will be the first to celebrate your
success anyway!
• Takondwa: Thank you so much Rachel. You are a real friend. Yes, I will have more time during the summer
holidays. I just can’t wait!
• Rachel: Me too! Ok, so we know what our plans are like for tomorrow. I need to go home now. See you on
Monday then!
• Takondwa: See you and don’t forget to have fun!
• Rachel: You too!
• Takondwa and Rachel: Ha, ha, ha, ha,…
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13. Answer the
following
questions:
Who is the craziest famous person you
know about?
What is the strangest product you have
ever seen?
Who is the most creative person you know?
Where is the best place to go in your
country for a vacation?
When is the happiest time of a person’s
life?
What is the saddest movie you have seen?
