Best friends
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 5: Friends and family · Lesson 14 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Comparatives and superlatives
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Lesson idea
Joshua compares himself with his two best friends, and we learn comparatives and superlatives.
Lesson vocabulary: tallest: more tall than all others · shortest: less tall than all others · fittest: the most healthy and strong · cleverer: more clever · profile: a short description of a person · draft: a practice copy you correct
Key points
- Comparatives and superlatives compare the differences between things.
- Add -er and -est: tall, taller, tallest. Words ending in y change to i: dirty, dirtier, dirtiest.
- Good has an irregular form: good, better, best.
Lesson questions (15)
- Who is in the photo with Joshua?
Answer: Jason and Wyatt - Who is the tallest?
Answer: Jason - Who is the shortest?
Answer: Wyatt - Where is Jason in the photo?
Answer: In the middle - Who is the oldest?
Answer: Jason - Who is the fastest?
Answer: Jason - Who is the best at games?
Answer: Wyatt - What game do they play when it rains?
Answer: Chess - How old is Joshua?
Answer: Eight - Who thinks he is cleverer with school work?
Answer: Joshua - Complete: Joshua is ___ than Wyatt.
Answer: taller - Complete: Bertie is the ___.
Answer: dirtiest - Complete: Bobby is ___ than Billy.
Answer: dirtier - Complete: Jason is the ___ of the three boys.
Answer: oldest - Complete: Wyatt is ___ at chess than Joshua.
Answer: better
About this lesson
“Best friends” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 5: Friends and family) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Who is in the photo with Joshua?” and “Who is the tallest?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
How do we form the comparative and superlative?
We add er and est to a short adjective: tall → taller → tallest.
What do we do with an adjective ending in y?
We change y to i: dirty → dirtier → dirtiest.
What is the irregular comparative of good?
good → better → best, not gooder.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.