Use the positive, comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.

Division of Malabon City

District of Malabon II
Tonsuya Elementary School

Demonstration Lesson in English V
Grade V-1
Date: January 29, 2014 Time: 11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon

I. OBJECTIVES:
Identify descriptive words in sentences and paragraphs heard.
Use the positive, comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.
Infer traits of character
Write descriptive paragraph.

II. SUBJECT MATTER:
Topic: Use the positive, comparative and superlative forms of adjectives.
References: Language Power Worktext V, pp.178-184, Language Wonders V, pp. 132-134, and
The Science Connections, pp. 263-267, www.attentionworksheets.com, http://masaru
7.blogspot.com/2010/11/poem.html and http://www.metrolyrics.com/never-say-never-lyrics-
justin-bieber.html and http://jujanester.hubpages.com/hub/Filipino-Traits-and-Characteristics.
Materials: Colored papers, bond papers, brown envelopes, cartolina, whiteboard marker,
plastic cover, green board, chalk, PC and slides/power point presentation.
Values:

III. PROCEDURE:

A. Preparatory Activities
1. Drill
Spelling: Spell what the teacher will say.




2. Review
Choose the adjectives in the following sentences.

1. Stars are large balls of hot gasses. large, hot
2. A red planet. red
3. Its rotation is fast. fast
4. Its atmosphere is thin. thin
5. Mercury is a small planet. small
Teachers Activity Students Activity
1. possessing or expressing courage Courageous
2. filled with or motivated Enthusiastic
3. showing consideration for others Thoughtful
Appreciate the existence of planets
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3. Motivation Compare the pictures. Take note of the differences.




4. Unlocking Difficulties
Teachers Activity Students Activity
Choose the other term of the CAPITALIZED word inside
the box below.

1. Earth is the only planet where life forms EXIST. real
2. We can see the SATELLITE during night time. moon
3. Our ATMOSPHERE is composed of nitrogen, oxygen,
carbon dioxide and other gases.
gases
4. Jupiter is the most MASSIVE in the solar system. heavy
5. Corals can find in the DEEP blue sea.
far down




B. Development Lesson
1. Presentation
What are the standards for reading?
Read the paragraphs silently.


















gases far down real
moon heavy sun
The Planets and Their Characteristics
Mercury is the first planet from the Sun and is also the smallest one. Because of
its small size and nearness to the Sun. Mercury can hardly be seen.
Venus, named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty, is the second planet
nearest to the Sun. It is sometimes called the morning star and evening star.
From the Earth, Venus can be seen as the second brightest object in the night
sky.
Earth is the third planet from the Sun. It is known planet where life forms exist.
Earth has only one satellite or moon.
Mars is commonly known as the Red planet. The atmosphere of Mass is thinner
than the Earth's. It is a cold planet.
Jupiter , the fifth planet, is the largest and most massive in the Solar System.
Zones are bright, high -altitude and cooler cloud layers.
Saturn,, sixth planet from the Sun, second largest in the Solar System. It is
known for the thin but wide rings that encircle the planet. It is the most beautiful planet
in the Solar System. Uranus, the seventh planet from the Sun. It's tipped on its side.
Neptune, eight planet from the Sun is the outermost of all the gas giants. There
gases give the planet a deep blue color.

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3. Discussion
Analyze the sentences.
1. Mercury is the smallest planet.
2. The planet nearest to the Sun is Venus.
3. The second brightest object in the sky is Venus.
4. The atmosphere of Mars is thinner than the Earth.
5. The rings of the Saturn are thin but wide.
6. The most beautiful planet in the Solar System is Saturn.
7. The largest and most massive planet is Jupiter.
The underlined words are called adjectives.
THREE DEGREES OF COMPARISON
1. Add -er and est










2. Comprehension Check-up Students Activity
1. What are the characteristics of the Mercury?
Mercury is the smallest planet.
2. What is the planet nearest to the Sun?
The planet nearest to the Sun is Mercury.
3. What planet is the second brightest object in the sky? The second brightest object in the sky is
Venus.
4. Compare the atmosphere of Mass and Earth.

The atmosphere of Mars is thinner than the
Earth.
5. Describe the rings of the Saturn. The rings of the Saturn are thin but wide.
6. What is the most beautiful planet in the Solar System? The most beautiful planet in the Solar System
is Saturn.
7. What s the largest and most massive planet?
The largest and most massive planet is Jupiter.
Positive Comparative Superlative
small
near
bright
thin
wide
easy
smaller
nearer
brighter
thinner
wider
easier
smallest
nearest
brightest
thinnest
widest
easiest
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2. Use more and most before two -syllable and three syllable adjectives.




3. Some adjectives are irregular and take up different forms.







Teachers Activity

Students Activity

Fill the blanks with the correct form of
comparison.
Example: cold ____________ __________
Positive Comparative Superlative
1. dark ___________ ___________
2.
________
lovelier __________
3. much _________ __________



colder coldest



1. darker , darkest
2. lovely , loveliest
3. more , most
4. Values Integration

Teachers Activity Students Activity
How can you show appreciation to planets or in our home planet? (own answer)

C. Concluding Activities

1. Generalization




Positive Comparative Superlative
beautiful
massive
more beautiful
more massive
most beautiful
most massive
Positive Comparative Superlative
good
little
bad
much
far
better
less
worse
more
farther
best
least
worst
most
farthest

1. What are the three degrees of comparison?
Positive, Comparative and
Superlative


2. What are we need to add to form a comparative
adjective?
er and more

3. Two ways to form superlative adjective, just add. . . ? est and most

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2. Group Activities
Group 1- POETS- read the poem of Masaru Sepulveda" and identify all the adjectives.
Masaru Sepulveda
Your eyes are brighter than the stars.
When you smile you make me feel Im the best
Your great smile makes me feel happy
I feel Im the strongest man all around the world
Your curly hair is even softer than the cotton.
You have the sweetest voice I have ever heard
When I saw your face, my heart has beaten faster than before
Your unique perfume makes me shiver, I feel more nervous than if I were in any exam
Your red lips are the sweetest I have ever taste
Thats all the things I feel when Im with you, I feel Im the luckiest person in all this world
Your nose is most wonderful I have ever seen
And your black hair is darker than the night
And that makes me feel Im in love, Im in love everytime since I have meet you
Questions:
1. What are the adjectives uses in the poem?
2. What degree of comparison are they?
3. Construct three sentences using the adjectives.
Group WRITERS- Look at the two pictures very carefully.
Questions:
1. List down the words that can describe the picture.
2. What degree of comparison are they?
3. Construct three sentences using adjectives.
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GROUP 3- PUZZLEMAKERS- Fill out the crossword puzzle. Fill in each with the appropriate adjective to
complete the sentence.











Questions:
1. What are the adjectives uses in the puzzle?
2. What degree of comparison are they?
3. Construct three sentences using the adjectives.
1 2 3 4


5

6 7


8

9 10 11

12

Across
1. Karen is _________. She always tells the truth.
5. Our car is _________. We just bought it.
7. They word _________ shirts because it's
Valentine's Day.
8. Mario did not sleep last night that is why he is
_________.
9. Randy is _________ in the house. His parents
are at work.
12. The box is made of metal. It must be
really______.
Down
1. It's a _________ summer.
2. You should come to school _________.
3. Basketball players are _________.
4. When mother is _________, she usually scolds
us.
6. Use a _________ shirt so you feel comfortable.
10. Tone down the volume. It's so _________.
11. Dolly is very _________ girl. She keeps herself
clean all the time.
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Group 4- OBSERVERS/SCIENTIST- Observe all the fruits carefully.
Questions:
1. List down words that can describe these fruits.
2. What degree of comparison are they?
3. Construct three sentences using the adjectives.

Group 5- MUSICIANS- listen to the music of Never Say Never By Justin Bieber and list down all
the Positive, Comparative and Superlative Adjectives.
"Never Say Never" by Justin Bieber
Never say never (never never never)

You see I never thought that I could walk through
fire
I never thought that I could take a burn
I never had the strength to take it higher
Until I reached the point of no return

And there's just no turnin back
When your heart's under attack
Gonna give everything I have
It's my destiny

I will never say never (I will fight)
I will fight till forever (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down
I will not stay on the ground
Pick it up, pick it up
Pick it up, pick it up (up up up...)
And never say never (ne-never say never x3)

I never thought that I could feel this power
I never thought that I could feel this free
I'm strong enough to climb the highest tower
And I'm fast enough to run across the sea

Cuz there's just no turnin back
When your heart's under attack
Gonna give everything I have
Cuz this is my destiny

I will never say never (I will fight)
I will fight till forever (make it right)
Whenever you knock me down
I will not stay on the ground
Pick it up, pick it up
Pick it up, pick it up (up up up...)
And never say never

Here we go
Guess who
J Smith and JB
uh huh
I got you lil' bro
I can handle him
Hold up, I, I can handle him
Now he's bigger than me, taller than me
And he's older than me, and stronger than me
And his arms are little bit longer than me
But it ain't on a JB song with me


Questions:
1. List down all the adjectives you heard in the music.
2. What degree of comparison are they?
3. Construct three sentences using the adjectives.

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IV. EVALUATION
Read the paragraphs very carefully.
Characteristics of Filipinos
Hospitable, is the most popular qualities of Filipinos. Foreigners who have gone to the Philippines
find themselves falling in love for their hospitality. When one visits a friend's house, they greet them with a
very warm welcome.
Filipinos are the sweetest and loving people in the world. Men are so sweet and romantic when it
comes to love. They are so loving that they value the relationship which make them so faithful to their
husband. In the Filipino setting, the parents are accorded the highest respect in the family. Gratitude is another
sterling trait of the Filipinos. They are grateful to those who have granted them favors or who are good to
them. They are also helpful to other people--relatives, friends, neighbors, and even strangers.
Teachers Activity
A. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

Students Activity

______1. Based on the paragraphs, what is the most popular trait of Filipinos?
a. Loyal b. Hospitable c. Honest
B.
______2. Filipinos are the sweetest and loving people in the world. The
underline word is in___________ degree.
a. Positive b. Comparative c. Superlative
C
______3. What is the comparative degree of the word faithful?
a. faithfullier b. more faithful c. most faithful
B
______4. They are _______ to those who have granted them favors. What is the
appropriate adjective to complete the sentence?
a. grateful b. granted c. favors
A
______5. They are also helpful to other people--relatives, friends, neighbors,
and even strangers. What is the adjective in the sentence?
a. helpful b. neighborhood c. strangers
A

B. Describe the planet Earth and compare it in other planets. Construct five sentences and
underline the adjectives.

V. ASSIGNMENT
On a short bond paper, cut out five pictures from old magazines and
list 10 adjectives that describe the objects in the picture. Avoid repeating the
adjectives.