Comparative and Superlative

Do Now Complete the Do Now – make sure to circle which alarm is going off as you read the sentence with a mistake. Write the “Fix It” sentence. Make sure you have agreement in person, number, and gender! Finished early? Assign yourself!

Thought Question… What does it mean to COMPARE something? Quartney reads the words “comparative” and “superlative” and makes a guess that something “superlative” means it is the most or biggest. What part of the word SUPERLATIVE probably helped her make that guess?

Writerly Words Comparative: A word that tells a difference between JUST TWO things. Example words: “Bigger” “Taller” “Better” “More” Superlative: A word that tells a big difference between THREE OR MORE things. Example words: “Biggest” “Tallest” “Best” “Most”

Mini-Lesson: Comparative vs Superlative Adjectives are DESCRIPTIVE words that describe a noun. We use COMPARATIVE adjectives to describe the difference between TWO things. We use SUPERLATIVE adjectives to describe differences between THREE or more things. Comparatives often end in –ER or use the word “more.” Superlatives often end in –EST or use the word “most.”

Comparative Adjectives! Comparative Adjectives often end in –er. Small is an adjective. Smaller is a comparative adjective. We understand that if something is “smaller” it is “more small” than something else. Comparative adjectives are only used to tell the difference between TWO things!

Comparative Continued… Sometimes a comparative adjective has the word “more” in front of it. Examples of Comparative Adjectives: SmallerBiggerTaller FunnierSlimierMeaner More intelligentMore Amazing More incredibleMore athletic

Superlative Adjectives! Superlative Adjectives often end in –est. Small is an adjective. Smaller is a comparative adjective. Smallest is a superlative adjective. We understand that if something is “smallest” it is the “most small” of everything. Superlative adjectives are used to tell the difference between THREE OR MORE things!

Superlative Continued… Sometimes a superlative adjective has the word “most” in front of it. Examples of Comparative Adjectives: SmallestBiggestTallest Funniest SlimiestMeanest Most intelligentMost Amazing Most incredibleMost athletic

IS IT COMPARATIVE OR SUPERLATIVE? A word is going to pop up on the screen. Tell me if it is COMPARATIVE or SUPERLATIVE. Remember: ends in –er or uses “more” is comparative. Ends in –est or uses “most” is superlative.

Comparative or Superlative? smarter

Comparative or Superlative? smallest

Comparative or Superlative? coolest

Comparative or Superlative? Sweeter

Comparative or Superlative? More bitter

Comparative or Superlative? Most amazing

Comparative or Superlative? Nicest

Comparative or Superlative? Skinnier

Comparative or Superlative? Better

Comparative or Superlative? Fastest

Comparative or Superlative? More beautiful

Comparative or Superlative? Most incredible

Comparative or Superlative? Most stunning

Comparative or Superlative? More surprising

Comparative or Superlative? Quickest

Comparative or Superlative? Thinner

Comparative or Superlative? Quietest

Comparative or Superlative? Neater

Comparative or Superlative? Cleanest

Comparative or Superlative? Most aware

Comparative or Superlative? Crazier

Comparative or Superlative? More particular

Comparative or Superlative? Thickest

Comparative or Superlative? Longer

Comparative or Superlative? Strongest

Comparative or Superlative? Weaker

Comparative or Superlative? Most inspiring

Comparative or Superlative? More casual

Comparative or Superlative? Loveliest

Comparative or Superlative? Cutest

Try it! There are 8 sentences on your paper. Circle whether the sentence uses a COMPARATIVE or a SUPERLATIVE. Then explain how you figured it all out. An example is done for you.

Summary Practice. Read the article and make sure to think of at least 5 important facts as you read it. Answer the two thought questions. Write a summary of at least five sentences. It should have facts from the beginning middle and end.