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1 Grammar Starter Fewer or less? All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰
Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition? Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples? Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

2 In the back of your exercise book...
Grammar Starter: Fewer or less? Definition: Many people confuse the words fewer and less. If you can count the objects, use the word fewer. If the objects are not countable, use the word less. Example: There are fewer oranges in the bowl as some have been eaten. My glass has less orange juice than you. Ask for pupils’ definition before showing the correct one. All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰ Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition? Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples? Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

3 Task time: fill in the gaps
The swimming pool has ____________ water than it did last week. There were _________ students absent from class today. This bedroom has ____________ space than we need. Nathan weighs _____________ than Joey. A small car uses ___________ petrol than a large one. Since I studied for my spelling test, I made _________ mistakes. Hear feedback. All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰ Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition? Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples? Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

4 Task time: fill in the gaps
The swimming pool has less water than it did last week. There were fewer students absent from class today. This bedroom has less space than we need. Nathan weighs less than Joey. A small car uses less petrol than a large one. Since I studied for my spelling test, I made fewer mistakes. Hear feedback and check answers. All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰ Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition? Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples? Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?

5 Task time: create your own
Now write your own five sentences ensuring that you use the right word fewer or less. Remember the rule! 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Hear feedback and peer assess. All ✰ Most ✰✰ Some ✰✰✰ Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition? Can I describe the grammar feature using the correct definition and give my own examples? Can I describe the grammar feature and give my own examples as well as identifying it in in a range of texts?


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