Adjectives: to compare
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use an adjective to compare nouns.
Key learning points
- Adjectives are words that can compare nouns.
- Comparing nouns is another way to describe them.
- Adjectives most often compare common nouns.
Keywords
Compare - To note what is the same and what is different.
Adjective - a word that describes a noun
Describe - add detail to
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to think of adjectives to compare two nouns.
Make use of physical objects, images and word banks to support them with generating vocabulary.
Teacher tip
Swap common nouns for classroom objects where possible so that pupils get the chance to physically experience them.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the opposite of small?
Q2.Finish this sentence: A word that describes a noun is ...
Q3.Match these nouns to the noun type:
Q4.Choose the best adjective to describe a star.
Q5.What does it mean if we 'describe' something?
Q6.Identify the adjective in this sentence: The large elephant walked slowly to the water.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Where does an adjective often come in a sentence?
Q2.Which adjective could go before the noun in this sentence: The _______ car stopped at the lights.
Q3.Identify the adjective in this sentence: The red frog jumped off the log.
Q4.Match these words to their definitions:
Q5.Tick the two adjectives that could be used to compare the sound of a noun.
Q6.Tick the two adjectives that could be used to compare the shape of a noun.
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