Unit 2: SCHOOL LIFE

 Grammar Review: Superlatives

Superlatives are adjectives that show describe the degree of description. For example: Not only is she beautiful but she is the most beautiful girl in the world!

1.      Superlative spelling: one syllable adjectives

Ending in two consonants:

Hard – hardest

Smart – smartest

 

Ending in vowel +consonant:

Big – biggest

Thin – Thinnest

 

2.      Superlative spelling: two syllable adjectives

Regular adjectives:

Useful – most useful

Careful – most careful

 

Ending in “y”

Easy – easiest

Funny – funniest

 

Ending in “ow” or “le”

Narrow – narrowest

Gentle - gentlest

 

3.      Superlative spelling: three or more syllable adjectives

Ending in two consonants:

Intelligent – most intelligent

Important – most important

 

4.      Superlative spelling: irregular adjectives

Good – best

Bad – worst

Little – least

Many - most

 

 

Practice 1:

Read the following and write down all the superlatives.

Madagascar fable.

One day the wisest man in the world asked the most beautiful woman in Madagascar to be his wife. But because she was the biggest star in Madagascar she refused. She wanted to marry the richest man in Madagascar not the wisest. However, this was the worst decision she could have made because all the wealthiest men in Madagascar were also the busiest, and didn’t have time for marriage. So the most beautiful woman in the world ended up being the loneliest woman in Madagascar.

Activity: Course offerings

The following is a general list of courses that could be offered at an average American high school. 

 

Example: Malagasy

 

 

Art Drawing/painting Fiber and crafts Sculpture Ceramics	Computers Data processing Computer programming	English English Language and Composition English Literature and Composition Drama Speech Creative Writing English as a Second language (for non-native speakers)	Family and Consumer Science Food preparation Family care	Health and Physical Education
Math General Algebra Geometry Money Math (personal financial planning) Calculus	Music Chamber Orchestra Choir Band Music Theory	Science Physical and Earth Science Biology Chemistry Physics Environmental Science	Social Studies World History Current Events American History Government Sociology Geography	Foreign Language Spanish French German Latin

 

                                                                                                                                       

Step 1: Circle the courses you have already studied and are currently studying.

Step 2: List courses you have that are not listed above.

Step 3: Using the expression of comparing and contrasting, write 5 sentences comparing Malagasy and American school subjects.

Expressions followed by –ing

These are common expressions used to talk about experiences. Follow the examples to complete the sentences:

 Practice: Ask your neighbor.

What do you have fun doing in school?

I have fun                                                                   .

 

What do you have fun doing outside of school?

I have fun                                                                  .

 

What do you have a hard time doing in school?

I have a hard time                                                                  .                                                    

What would help to make this easier?

 

What do you have trouble or difficulty with in school. I have trouble/difficulty                    .

Why?

 

What do you spend a lot of time doing in school?

I spend a lot of time                                                              .

 

What don’t you spend a lot of time doing in school?

I don’t spend a lot of time                                                   .

These documents are revised and adapted for students use by Genevieve BALDERSTON

Taken from TERMINALES CURRICULUM TEACHER'S GUIDE.