Comparatives and Superlatives
In this video you'll see lots of examples of comparative and superlative forms.
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
Individual writing task
Write a comparative description within the context of something that is of particular interest to you. This could be a comparison of two sports teams, cars, pieces of technology, countries you've visited, famous people....the choice is endless! Add any images or links to videos to make your description more lively. Check your use of comparative and superlative structures before you email your text.
Procedure
Draft your description in Word, save it and then add it to the Padlet "pinboard" below by double clicking anywhere on the board. You can upload images or videos to support your comparative description.Writing check-list
Answering the question:
- What is my primary
purpose: to inform? To persuade? Or both?
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Content –
have I written enough?
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Is all the information
relevant to the topic?
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Are main ideas supported by
specific examples or evidence?
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Are there gaps in the
information or too much information in places?
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Stucture
-is there a clear
introduction and conclusion?
-is the sequence of my
ideas logical?
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Paragraphs
-Are there clear paragraph
divisions?
-Is each paragraph built
around one main idea?
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Cohesion
-Are the connections between
the ideas clear?
-Have I used connecting
words appropriately?
-Do connecting words give
the reader a sense of flow?
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Introduction
-does the opening paragraph
make the reader want to read on?
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Vocabulary
-Is specialist, technical
and general vocabulary used?
-Have I avoided repetition?
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Grammar
-Are verb tenses correctly
formed and used?
-Do subjects and verbs
agree?
-Have I correctly used
prepositions, articles, adjectives?
-Have I used the target language (comparatives and
superlatives) correctly?
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Punctuation
-Have I used capital
letters where they are needed?
-Does each sentence end
with an appropriate mark?
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Evaluaton
- Am I proud of what I have
written?
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