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Which subject	English
What topic	Adding the suffix er and est
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Adding the Suffix "er" and "est"

Topic

Adding the Suffix "er" and "est"

Objectives

• Students will understand the concept of suffixes and their usage.
• Students will learn how to correctly add the suffixes "er" and "est" to adjectives.
• Students will practice writing sentences using the new forms of adjectives.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Handouts with explanations and exercises
• Flashcards with adjectives
• Worksheets for practice
• Projector (if available)

Grade/Age Group

Appropriate for any grade level studying English

Subject

English Language

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Correspondence

This lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum for English, particularly in developing students' understanding of grammar and sentence structure.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction	5	Introduce the topic of suffixes. Explain what suffixes are and define "er" and "est". Provide examples on the whiteboard.
2	Guided Practice	10	Work through examples as a class. Ask students to suggest adjectives they know. Write them on the board and add "er" and "est".
3	Independent Activity	8	Distribute worksheets with exercises. Students will complete sentences using "er" and "est" suffixes on their own.
4	Group Activity	5	In pairs, students will create sentences using adjectives with "er" and "est". Each pair shares their sentences with the class.
5	Review	2	Briefly recap the lesson's key points about adding suffixes.
6	Homework Assignment	0	Assign additional exercises from the handouts and remind students to complete them for the next lesson. Check homework without presentations.

Assessment

• Complete a quick verbal quiz at the end of the lesson to check students' understanding.
• Collect worksheets to assess individual learning.

Homework

• Students will complete an additional worksheet focusing on adding "er" and "est" to a variety of adjectives, which will be marked but not presented in class.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that all students are engaged and provide support to those who may struggle with the concepts.
• Encourage creativity in group activities to foster a supportive learning environment.

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