Writing Composition Using Comparative and Superlative Adjectives Primary 4 (Basic 4) Second Term Week 6 English Studies

WRITING COMPOSITION USING COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) SECOND TERM WEEK 6 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 6

PRIMARY 4 (BASIC 4) 

THEME – WRITING 

TOPIC – WRITING COMPOSITION USING COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. define comparative and superlative adjectives.

2. identify comparative and superlative adjectives in sentences.

3. use comparative and superlative adjectives correctly.

4. compare people, animals, places, and objects using adjectives.

5. write a short composition using comparative and superlative adjectives.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know how to compare people, places, and things using adjectives. In this lesson, they will apply that knowledge in writing meaningful compositions.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Charts showing positive, comparative, and superlative adjectives

2. Pictures of people, animals, and objects for comparison

3. Flashcards containing adjective words

4. Pupils’ notebooks and writing materials

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Adjectives are words that describe nouns.

• A comparative adjective is used to compare two people, places, animals, or things. For example: tall → taller

• A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more people, places, animals, or things. For example: tall → tallest

When writing a composition, comparative and superlative adjectives make descriptions more interesting and meaningful. They help us show differences and similarities among people, places, animals, and things.

POSITIVE – COMPARATIVE – SUPERLATIVE

• tall – taller – tallest

• big – bigger – biggest

• fast – faster – fastest

• small – smaller – smallest

• beautiful – more beautiful – most beautiful

EXAMPLES IN SENTENCES

• My school is bigger than the school near my house.

• Our classroom is the cleanest in the school.

• Mary is more hardworking than her sister.

• Tunde is the fastest runner in the class.

By using comparative and superlative adjectives correctly, pupils can write clearer and more descriptive composit ions.

COMPOSITION USING COMPARATIVE AND SUPERLATIVE ADJECTIVES

My Friends

I have two friends named Tunde and Chidi. Tunde is taller than Chidi, but Chidi is stronger than Tunde. Among all the boys in my class, Musa is the tallest.

Chidi runs faster than Tunde, but Musa is the fastest runner in the class. Tunde is more hardworking than many pupils, and he is one of the most hardworking boys in our school.

I like all my friends because they are friendly and helpful.

PRACTICE EXERCISE/ASSESSMENT/TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

A. Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Comparative or Superlative Form:

1. A lion is __________ than a goat. (strong)

2. Musa is the __________ boy in the class. (tall)

3. This book is __________ than that one. (interesting)

4. January is the __________ month of the year. (cold)

5. My bag is __________ than my sister’s bag. (big)

B. Complete the Sentences:

6. A bicycle is __________ than a motorcycle.

7. The elephant is the __________ animal in the zoo.

8. Mary is __________ than her younger sister.

9. Mount Everest is the __________ mountain in the world.

10. Tunde is the __________ runner in the class.

C. Write the Comparative and Superlative Forms:

Positive – Comparative – Superlative

11. Tall  ______  ______

12. Big  ______  ______

13. Fast  ______  ______

14. Small  ______  ______

15. Beautiful  ______  ______

ANSWERS

1. stronger

2. tallest

3. more interesting

4. coldest

5. bigger

6. slower

7. biggest

8. older

9..highest

10. fastest

11. Tall – taller – tallest

12. Big – bigger – biggest

13. Fast – faster – fastest

14. Small – smaller – smallest

15. Beautiful – more beautiful – most beautiful

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. The teacher revises adjectives and asks pupils to give examples of describing words.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils mention adjectives such as tall, big, small, fast, and beautiful.

2. The teacher introduces comparative and superlative adjectives and explains their uses.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and give examples.

3. The teacher writes examples on the board. For examples:

• Tall → Taller → Tallest

• Big → Bigger → Biggest

• Fast → Faster → Fastest

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils read the words aloud and identify the comparative and superlative forms.

4. The teacher explains how comparative and superlative adjectives are used in sentences. For examples:

• John is taller than James.

• Musa is the tallest boy in the class.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make similar sentences orally.

5. The teacher reads a sample composition containing comparative and superlative adjectives.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen and identify the comparison words used.

6. The teacher guides pupils to compare people, places, animals, and objects around them.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils make comparative and superlative sentences using familiar examples.

7. The teacher guides pupils to write a short composition using at least three comparative adjectives and three superlative adjectives.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils write their compositions in their notebooks.

8. The teacher reads some pupils’ compositions, corrects errors, and highlights the correct use of comparative and superlative adjectives.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen, make corrections, and improve their work.

9. The teacher summarizes the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils answer oral questions and participate in the lesson summary.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. write two sentences using comparative adjectives.

2. write two sentences using superlative adjectives.

3. write a short composition on “My School” using:

A. three comparative adjectives

B. three superlative adjectives

ANSWERS

1. Comparative

• My brother is taller than me.

• A bus is bigger than a car.

2. Superlative

• Musa is the tallest boy in the class.

• The elephant is the biggest animal in the zoo.

3. My school is bigger than the school near my house. Our classrooms are cleaner than many other classrooms. The teachers are more hardworking than those in some schools. Our school has the biggest playground in the area. It also has the cleanest environment. Our head teacher is  one of the most dedicated teachers in the community. I am proud of my school.