The Most Beautiful Planet: The Superlatives
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A2
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90 min
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22 slides
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kids &teens
ESL Lesson Plan Superlatives A2 teaches superlatives, both the short form (the highest, the coldest) and the long form (the most beautiful, the most dangerous), through amazing facts about our planet. Students build vocabulary with a picture-matching exercise, learn the rules, then practise by comparing real data to find the highest mountain, the coldest place, the driest desert and the deepest lake. They read three short texts about the Pacific Ocean, Antarctica and Mount Everest, fix nine false facts, unscramble sentences, and finish with a speaking task and a review quiz. A bonus "Your Name on Earth" activity lets them see their name spelled with real mountains, rivers and islands from space.
Skills and Outcomes
Form and use superlatives with short adjectives (-est) and long adjectives (the most).
Build geography vocabulary (planet, ocean, mountain, desert, lake, river, island, forest, waterfall).
Practise reading for detail and compare facts using numbers in full sentences.
Speak freely about nature, favourite places and how to take care of our planet.
Vocabulary
planet
ocean
mountain
desert
lake
river
island
forest
waterfall
Lesson Plan
Lead-in
Welcome to Earth Students look at a picture of our planet and answer four questions about its colours and parts.
Vocabulary
Introduction Learners match nine words (planet, ocean, mountain, desert, lake, river, island, forest, waterfall) to their pictures.
Choose the Correct Word
Students choose the correct word to complete six sentences about nature.
Which Ocean Is the Biggest?
Students compare the area of three oceans using the numbers given.
The Superlatives
Presentation Students are introduced to the superlative through the Pacific Ocean example and learn when we use it.
Short Adjectives
Learners see how to form superlatives with the + -est (the highest, the deepest, the driest).
Long Adjectives
Learners see how to form superlatives with the most (the most beautiful, the most dangerous).
Practice: Compare the Facts
Students use the numbers to find the highest mountain, the coldest place, the driest desert and the deepest lake, answering in full sentences. An answers slide is included for checking.
Reading
Students read three short texts about the Pacific Ocean, Antarctica and Mount Everest, underline the superlatives and answer a question about each.
Fix the Facts
Students find and correct the mistake in nine false sentences.
Put the Words in Order
Learners put the words in the correct order to make five superlative sentences.
Your Name on Earth
Students type their name and see it spelled with mountains, rivers and islands using NASA Landsat images.
Speaking
Students discuss three questions about their favourite places, what they learnt and how to take care of our planet.
Review
A final quiz of six multiple-choice questions recaps the superlatives from the lesson.
What level and age is this lesson for?
A2 (elementary). It suits older kids and teens.
How long is the lesson?
About 90 minutes.
What grammar does it cover?
Short superlatives with the + -est (the highest, the driest) and long superlatives with the most (the most beautiful, the most dangerous)
Is it suitable for online lessons?
Yes, it is perfect for online lessons. It includes good-quality pictures, it is easy to share on screen, and students can easily draw on the slides.
Is an answer key included?
Yes, the answer key is a separate file you can download if you are a subscribed member.
