π Afridemia LMS β B2 ENGLISH β’ CHAPTER 5 β’ LESSON 2
Theme: π¨ Weight, Colour & Speed β Adjectives in Comparison
π― Lesson Objectives
β¨ By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
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β Describe weight, density, colour, and speed with precision and style.
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β Use participle and compound adjectives in natural contexts.
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β Form sentences with to-infinitive, -ing, that-, and wh-clauses.
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β Build comparative and superlative forms confidently in speaking and writing.
π¬ Teacher Tip: Keep examples practical β let students βseeβ the adjective in real-life comparisons!
π‘ How to Use This Lesson
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π§ Start with Vocabulary: Explore meanings visually with images or classroom objects.
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π§© Move to Grammar: Study each grammar point and apply it through examples.
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π§ Practice Actively: Use the audios and videos to hear adjectives in context.
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βοΈ Review Offline: Download the PDFs and complete tasks individually or in pairs.
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π§Ύ Download Grammar PDF (Units 69β72)
π§ Download Practice PDF (Practice 2)
ποΈ VOCABULARY β Basic Concepts (Units 64β66)
βοΈ Unit 64: Weight & Density
π¬ Learn how to describe heaviness, mass, and compactness.
Examples: lightweight, dense, compact, solid, porous
π Tip: Bring objects to class and have students compare β βThe brick is heavier than the sponge.β
π Mini-Activity: Match adjectives to items in the room and justify your choices aloud.
π Unit 65: All the Colours of the Rainbow
π¨ Explore expressive colour adjectives and emotional associations.
Examples: crimson, pale, pastel, vivid, muted, vibrant
π Tip: Connect colours to moods β calm blues, warm oranges, elegant greys.
π Mini-Activity: Describe your outfit or a painting using three colour adjectives.
ποΈ Unit 66: Speed β Fast and Slow
β‘ Learn to describe motion, pace, and tempo in both literal and figurative language.
Examples: rapid, sluggish, brisk, leisurely, hurried, gradual
π Tip: Use timer-based activities β describe what happens in 30 seconds vs 2 minutes.
π Mini-Activity: Discuss which daily activities are fast-paced vs slow-paced in your routine.
βοΈ GRAMMAR β Adjectives & Adverbs (Units 69β72)
π§© Unit 69: Participle & Compound Adjectives
π§± Understand how adjectives can combine or derive from verbs to enrich description.
Examples: well-known, open-minded, heart-breaking, bored, boring
π Tip: β-edβ adjectives describe feelings (bored), while β-ingβ describe causes (boring).
π Try It: Create 5 compound adjectives to describe classmates or famous people.
π Unit 70: Adjectives + to-infinitive / -ing / that-clause / wh-clause
π§ Learn to connect adjectives with ideas and actions.
Examples: happy to help, proud that she won, interested in learning
π Tip: Make flashcards with adjective + structure combos and quiz in pairs.
π Try It: Write 3 sentences using each structure type.
β¨ Unit 71: Adjectives and Adverbs
π Distinguish between describing nouns (adjectives) and verbs (adverbs).
Examples: Sheβs quick. β She runs quickly.
π Tip: Use color coding when correcting: blue = adjective, green = adverb.
π Try It: Rewrite 5 sentences switching adjectives to adverbs.
π Unit 72: Comparative & Superlative Forms
π Compare people, places, or things effectively.
Examples: bigger, more beautiful, the most exciting
π Tip: Use a classroom ranking game β βWhoβs the tallest? Whatβs the fastest object here?β
π Try It: Write a paragraph comparing your city to another using 5 comparative forms.
π§ PRACTICE 2 β Listening & Viewing Activities
π― Practice Focus
Strengthen listening comprehension while applying comparatives, adjective clauses, and descriptive language.
π§ Audio 1: Beating Stress
ποΈ Listen for emotion-related adjectives and how people describe coping with stress.
π Tip: Note three emotional adjectives and use them in your reflection.
π Mini-Task: Record your own 30-second audio describing a stressful day using at least 4 adjectives.
β½ Audio 2: Coventry City F.C.
ποΈ Focus on sports commentary and speed-related adjectives.
π Tip: Identify comparatives like faster, stronger, better and use them in your summary.
π Mini-Task: Compare two athletes β whoβs quicker or more skilled?
π Words on the Street: Shakespeare Series
π₯ Explore Lady Macbeth and London clips to understand ambition, personality, and tone.
π Tip: Focus on compound adjectives (e.g., power-hungry, self-confident, narrow-minded).
π Mini-Task: Re-enact a short scene using three adjectives from the clips.
π₯ Download Section
π Vocabulary Notes (Units 64β66)
π Grammar Notes (Units 69β72)
π Practice Worksheets (Lesson 2)
π TEACHER & STUDENT TIPS
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π― Make it active: Use comparisons in class debates (βWhoβs funnier β Mr Bean or Shrek?β).
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π¨ Visualize words: Create adjective mind maps by theme β colour, size, feeling, action.
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π£οΈ Encourage fluency: Reward creative sentences, not just grammatical accuracy.
π βAdjectives are the colors of communication β they paint your words with life and emotion.
*Every new word you learn adds a new shade to your ability to describe the world around you. Speak vividly, think boldly, and let your language s