Conversation(Beginner Chapter 2)|日常会話(初級2章)
Lesson13: Degrees of Comparison 比較級

LESSON GOAL

Let’s check our lesson goal.
In this material, you will identify the proper use of degrees of comparisons and construct sentences using degrees of comparisons.

PART A_1

Please read aloud the following sentences.

PART A_2

1. The school has a large soccer field.
2. Saturn is larger than Earth.
3. Russia is the largest country.
4. Emma is good at English.
5. David is better at Math than English.
6. Jack is the best at both subjects.

PART B_1

Please read aloud the example sentences of each item. Then, construct your own sentences using the following words.

PART B_2

1. big Example: A bear is a big animal.
Answer: .
2. bigger Example: An elephant is bigger than a bear.
Answer: .
3. biggest Example: The blue whale is the biggest animal.
Answer: .
4. good Example: Anna is good at singing.
Answer: .
5. better Example: Maya dances better than Anna.
Answer: .
6. best Example: Linda is the best at singing and dancing.
Answer: .
7. tallest Example: Dino is the tallest boy in class.
Answer: .

PART B_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)

PART C_1

Please complete each sentence by choosing the correct answer in the box below.

PART C_2

largest better longest
large taller best
1. Nile is the __________ river in the world.
2. He speaks English __________ than Chinese.
3. Sahara Desert is the __________ desert in the world.
4. James is __________ than Miko.
5. She is the __________ singer.
6. He has a __________ room.

PART C_3

Now, let us review your answers.
(Please review your student’s answers by sending the correct answers in complete sentences. After that, ask your student to read aloud his or her corrected answers.)
ANSWERS
1. Nile is the longest river in the world.
2. He speaks English better than Chinese.
3. Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world.
4. James is taller than Miko.
5. She is the best singer.
6. He has a large room.

PART D_1

Let’s talk. Please answer my questions. You may ask questions, too.

PART D_2

1. What do you think is the best place to visit in your country?
Answer:
2. What school subject or subjects are you good at?
Answer:
3. What is the saddest movie you have ever watched?
Answer:
4. Which hobby are you better at, singing or dancing?
Answer:
5. What do you think is the largest country in the world?
Answer:
6. Are you the tallest student in your class?
Answer:
7. Are foods expensive in your country?
Answer:

REVIEW AND FEEDBACK

Now, let us review the things that you learned in this lesson.
(Please give a short feedback on how your student did on your class.)
Grammar
文法
Pronunciation 発音 Vocabulary
単語
Comprehension
理解
GOOD 文法の誤りはほとんどなく、完全な文章で話すことができる ほとんどの単語をはっきりと正しく発音することができる 習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を理解し、質問に正しく答えることができる

FAIR
文法の誤りはあるが、完全な文章で話すことができる 発音の練習が必要な言葉がいくつかある たまにミスはあるが、習った表現を適切に使うことができる 文章を完全に理解するのは難しく、質問に正しく答えられないときもある

POOR
文章で話すのは難しく、単語だけで話すことができる 発音の練習が必要である 習った単語と表現を少しだけ使うことができる 文章を理解するのは難しく、質問に答えるのは難しい
TUTOR FEEDBACK

GRAMMAR
Good: Was able to speak in complete sentences with minimal grammatical errors.
Fair: Was able to speak in complete sentences with evident grammatical errors.
Poor: Was able to speak using words only.
PRONUNCIATION
Good: Was able to pronounce most of the words clearly and correctly.
Fair: Mispronounced a few words.
Poor: Mispronounced most of the words.
VOCABULARY
Good: Used appropriate expressions learned in class.
Fair: Used appropriate expressions learned in class and made a few errors in word choice.
Poor: Used only a few words and expressions.
COMPREHENSION
Good: Was able to understand the passages and answer the questions correctly.
Fair: Had a little difficulty in understanding passages and answering questions.
Poor: Had a hard time understanding passages and answering questions.