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Adjectives: to compare
I can use an adjective to compare nouns.
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Year 1
Adjectives: to compare
I can use an adjective to compare nouns.
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Lesson details
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.
Swap common nouns for classroom objects where possible so that pupils get the chance to physically experience them.
Teacher tip
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the opposite of small?
hot
red
Q2.
Finish this sentence: A word that describes a noun is ...
a proper noun.
a plural noun.
a common noun.
Q3.
Match these nouns to the noun type:
bin
Felix
Q4.
Choose the best adjective to describe a star.
black
wet
Q5.
What does it mean if we 'describe' something?
We add an 's' to make it plural.
We add a capital letter to it.
Q6.
Identify the adjective in this sentence: The large elephant walked slowly to the water.
water
slowly
elephant
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6 Questions
Q1.
Where does an adjective often come in a sentence?
at the beginning of a sentence
at the end of a sentence
Q2.
Which adjective could go before the noun in this sentence: The _______ car stopped at the lights.
tasty
hairy
Q3.
Identify the adjective in this sentence: The red frog jumped off the log.
Q4.
Match these words to their definitions:
add detail to
to note what is the same and what is different
Q5.
Tick the two adjectives that could be used to compare the sound of a noun.
spicy
red
Q6.
Tick the two adjectives that could be used to compare the shape of a noun.
yummy
dark