This lesson uses Daft Punks “Harder Better Faster” and is a better alternative to the Kayne West version as it contains no bad language etc.
Method
1. Before class, print a copy of the lyrics and cut the verses up.
2. Put students in groups and explain that they are going to listen to a song and you want them to organise the lyrics into the correct order.
Note: The lyrics start from around 0:30 and the set of printed lyrics ends at 2:30
3. As they listen to the song, students organise the lyrics into the correct order.
4. After they have listened to the song ask the students to underline the comparatives they can find in the lyrics. If they have not studied them before give them an example and ask them to find more examples.
5. After this it could be a good opportunity to look at the superlatives. Ask the students to write the superlative form of the words that they have underlined.
Get students to write the base form of the adjective and the superlative form.
6. Now get the students using and practicing by making comparative sentences and then using the superlative.
Download the Handout
More comparative songs
Kelly Clarkson – Stronger
Justin Bieber – Never Say Never
Des’ree – You Gotta Be
Comparative and Superlative Games and Online Games Activities
British Council – Comparatives superlatives for kidsLoads of game ideas here for comparative adjectives
Even more activities can be found here (Link removed as this website now charges for content)
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This weeks post looks at comparative and superlative activities for teenagers. It can be difficult to find ways to introduce comparatives and superlatives to teens, as the thoughts of grammar usually makes them less than motivated. I have found that this way can be a great way to introduce comparatives and superlatives in a fun […]
ESL Health Questions
Materials required: A print out of the questions below. Download
Skills practiced: Speaking, listening and reading.
Level: Pre-intermediate +
Method
1. Print out the following questions and cut them out. Each student takes a question and answers it.|
Do you always eat healthy food? |
Do you catch a cold more than once a year?
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Do you bruise easily? |
Do you take vitamin or minerals? why/why not?
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What is a healthy lifestyle in your opinion?
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Do you have a healthy lifestyle? Why? |
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Do you have any allergies?
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Do you have any scars?
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Do you think smoking is not bad for your health? |
Which country in your opinion has the healthiest diet in the world? Why? |
ESL Health Video
Materials required: Students require pen/pencil and a piece of paper
Skills practiced: Speaking, listening and reading.
Level: Pre-intermediate +
Method:
1. Tell the students they are going to watch a video. Tell them they need to write the following information on a piece of paper.
2. Tell the students that they must listen and watch the video and try to write what the significance of each number is. Tell them they will get to hear it twice.
3. Check their answers
75% – Customers who visit McDonald’s 10 times a month make up 75% of sales.
93% – 93% of children recognise the McDonald’s brand.
4. Encourage students to give their opinions about the facts in the video. Get them to compare and contrast to their own country. This could lead into researching about their own country. This could be set as homework or done in class.
ESL Food Activities – This post looks at a number of activities when looking at the topic of food. These activities are especially great for teens.
ESL Countdown – ESL Countdown is based on the iconic show ‘countdown’. This simple activity is great for practicing spelling and vocabulary with students.
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