Chapter 6Chapter 6

Superlatives

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Energetic - person who has a lot of energy

Energetic kids

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giving or sharing

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annoying

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is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset

Waiting patiently for food

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Stubborn

What is Superlatives?What is Superlatives?

Describing People, Places, and Things

You add _______ –estor

The most _______.

Example:The smartestThe most stubborn

SuperlativesSuperlativesFunny – the funniest

Smart – the smartest

Nice – the nicest

Big – the biggest

Kind – the kindest

Pretty – the prettiest

Safe – safest

Big- the biggest

Hot – the hottest

SuperlativesSuperlativesEnergetic – the most energetic

Interesting – the most interesting

Patient – the most patient

Stubborn – the most stubborn

Generous – the most generous

Talented – the most talented

Comparatives vs. SuperlativesComparatives vs. Superlatives

Comparatives:

I am taller than her.

She is more talented than him.

He is smarter than her.

Superlatives:

I am the tallest.

She is the most talented person.

He is the smartest. or He is the smartest person.

InternetInternet3-5 different groups

Find the longest car (tell me how long, how many wheels and what’s in the car?)

Find the longest river (tell me the name of the river and how long)

Find the highest mountain (tell me the name of the mountain and how high?

Find the longest fingernails (tell me the name of the person, where he/she from and how long?)

Find the tallest person (tell me the name of the person, where he/she from and how tall?)

The Smartest Person I knowThe Smartest Person I knowPage 50Page 50

Example:Your friend MargaretSmart

A. I think your friend Margaret is very smart.

B. She certainly is. She’s the smartest person I know.

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Write down the correct answer

1.) She is the most (talented smartest) girl at ASDB.

2.) He’s a very (nice smart nicest smartest) person.

3.) I am the most (bright brightest mean noisy stubborn) person on earth.

In classIn class

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Smart –Funny –Nice – Big – Energetic –Interesting – Patient –Stubborn -

the Smartestthe funniest

the nicestthe biggestthe most energetic

the most stubbornthe most patient

the most interesting

The Most Energetic Person I The Most Energetic Person I know page 51know page 51

A. I think your grandmother is very energetic.

B. She certainly is. She’s the most energetic person I know.

1. Your friend Carlosinteresting

A. I think your friend Carlos is very interesting.B. He certainly is. He’s the most interesting person I know.

In class:In class:

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A small radioA smaller radio (Comparative)The smallest radio (Superlative)

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A comfortable chairA more comfortable chair (Comparative)The most comfortable chair (Superlative)

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A good carA better car (Comparative)The best car (Superlative)

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A. May I help you? B. Yes, please. I want to buy a small radio.A. I think you’ll like this one. It’s very small.B. Don’t you have a smaller one?A. No, I’m afraid not. This is the smallest one we

have.B. Thank you anyway.A. Sorry we can’t help you. Please come again.

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A. May I help you?B. Yes, please. I want to buy a large TV.A. I think you’ll like this one. It’s very large.B. Don’t you have a larger one?A. No, I’m afraid not. This is the largest one

we have. B. Thank you anyway.A. Sorry we can’t help you. Please come again.

In class:In class:

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Due tomorrow

Reading:Reading:pages 56-57pages 56-57

Bob’s Bargain Department StoreThe Lord and Lady Department StoreThe Super Saver Department Store

True or False?

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True or False?True or False?Page 57Page 57

1. Bob’s Bargain Department Store is the most popular store in town. _____

Why? - Bob’s Bargain Department store is the cheapest store in town. It isn’t the most popular.

F

2. The salespeople at Lord and Lady are more helpful than the salespeople at Super Saver. _____T

Lord and Lady said, “Their salespeople are the most helpful in town.”Super Saver said, “The salespeople are helpful.”

True or False?True or False?Page 57Page 57

3. The location of Lord and Lady isn’t as convenient as the location of Bob’s. _____

Why? - Lord and Lady is the most convenient- Bob’s isn’t very convenient.

F

4. The Super Saver Department Store has the best prices in town. _____F

The prices are reasonable, not the best prices. I think Bob’s is the bestPrices….because that store is the cheapest!

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5. The home entertainment products at Super Saver are better than the home entertainment products at Bob’s _____

Why? Super Saver’s products are good.Bob’s products are the worst in town.

T

6. People in this town say the cheapest department store is the best. _____F

The cheapest isn’t popular because the products are bad.

WIP – 10 minutesWIP – 10 minutes

Tell about places to shop where you live: The cheapest, the most expensive, the most popular.

Tell about the products they sell.

WIP – 10 minutesWIP – 10 minutes

Who is the most important person in your life? Why? Write about this person in your journal.