Give the class the most interesting lesson yet with a fun grammar presentation on superlative adjectives. With animated slides and sound effects, the presentation is the greatest way to introduce proper usage.

Concepts

adjectives, superlative adjectives, superlatives, Grammar

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Come up with a list of adjectives, both regular and irregular, that class members can adapt into the comparative superlative forms
• Encourage learners to write sentences using superlative adjectives, as well as their vocabulary or spelling words for the week
• Show the video as a warm-up activity or in a computer lab

Classroom Considerations

• Animations are fun, but may be distracting
• Though the lesson is designed for English learners, it would work for mainstream classes as well

Pros

• Activity is engaging for learners, and helpful for review as well
• Provides lots of pictures and opportunities for practice

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.3.1.a L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a L.7.1.a L.8.1.a