Superlatives
TEACHER: IMAN
Lead-in
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Many people know that the tallest mountain in the world is Everest. This
mountain is between Nepal and Tibet. So many people tried to climb this
mountain and died. It is also a location for tourists who come to take pictures.
Many films were made about this mountain because it is one of the hardest
mountains to climb. It is not the coldest or windiest place on earth, but it is
very cold and windy. Since 1952, 3500 people have climbed to the top of this
mountain. Unfortunately, people leave their equipment, garbage, and many
other things on the mountain. That is why Everest is the dirtiest mountain in
the world. Trash is one of the most dangerous things for the planet. Humans
don’t need the cleanest place to live, but it must be clean. Many companies
have tried to clean the trash from Mount Everest but still a lot more work is
needed. Every time, people go to the mountain to clean, they find, bottles,
cans, paper, plastic, and equipment. Some people even give money for
companies to clean the mountain because this mountain is so important for
their city and country. Some artists have even gathered the rubbish and made
art with it. After that, they sell the art to get money for cleaning the mountain
again.
Meaning
Form
Superlatives are adjectives that describe the highest or
lowest
Examples: Nicest, oldest, most dangerous, least expensive,
best, worst
Syllable: when you break words, the smallest part you hear is
a syllable
Examples: book has one syllable but reading has two.
Alphabet has three.
One syllable
To make a superlative, you add –est. If you see a consonant + single vowel +
consonant spelling in the adjective, the final consonant should be doubled
before adding -est
Adjective Superlative
tall tallest
clean cleanest
big biggest
rich richest
Two syllables
Adjectives can become superlative by using -est or putting most before the
adjective. Most of the time, you can use both. In case you are unsure, use most
before the adjective. Don’t forget that for adjectives ending with y, you must
change it to i before putting the –est.
Adjective Superlative
happy happiest
clever Most
clever/cleverest
busy busiest
honest most honest
Three syllables
If adjectives have three or more syllables, the superlative gets most before
it.
Adjective Superlative
important most important
expensive most expensive
Irregular superlatives
Adjective Superlative
good best
bad worst
little least
much most
far furthest / farthest
Exercise
Big
Long
Wide
Busy
Dangerous
Popular
Good
Bad
Drilling
Pronunciation
PRONOUNCE ALL WORDS
TODAY LOUD IN CLASS
TOGETHER
Controlled practice 1
1. Mount Everest is the-----mountain in the world
2. Trash is one of the----- problems of mount Everest now
3. Mount Everest is one of the-----mountains to climb
4. Mount Everest is not the----mountain on earth
5. Mount Everest is not the ------mountain on earth
6. Mount Everest is one of the ---mountains in the world
7. Garbage is one the-----problems on the planet
8. We don’t need the place we live in to be the-----,but it has to be clean
Controlled practice 2
1. Who is the----football player in the world?
2. Who is the---person in the world?
3. Who is your---friend?
4. Which student in your class is the-----?
5. Which one of your neighbours is the----?
6. Is Africa the----place on earth?
7. Is Russia the-----country in the world?
8. Which food has the---taste?
Freer Practice
You see a tourist arrive to your city and want to describe your
city using superlatives
Examples: My city has the most beautiful mountains/My city
has the worst driving
If extra time is available, do the same with a restaurant you
own, your job, your future….
Feedback
Meaning
Form
Pronunciation
Missed opportunities
Mistakes
Good work
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