Grammar lesson (comparatives)
Elementary level
Description
Materials
Main Aims
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By the end of the lesson, the Ss will have learnt comparative adjectives in the context of my move from London to Izmir
Subsidiary Aims
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By the end of the lesson, the Ss will have practiced speaking, for accuracy and fluency, in the context
Procedure (40-50 minutes)
Teacher shows a video about 2 different places to set the context
Teacher personalises the context by telling her story about moving from London to Izmir.
Teacher projects comparison photos between London and Izmir and elicits and teaches comparative adj. Please see language analysis for specific focus areas and anticipated problems and solutions.
Ss answer the questions at the handouts individually and then pair check. The answer key will be given as FB. The aim is to make sure -ier and er to become clear, to show the use of 'more' and regular comparative adj.
Ss work in pairs to use the language taught. They will have handouts. They will work in pairs, build a dialogue and then discuss in pairs. WC FB will be used.
Ss will compare their favourite city with Izmir individually. Then will discuss in pairs and as a whole class. Teacher monitors and makes delayed error correction if necessary.