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Lesson Plan April 3, 2026

Topic: Adjectives

In this lesson we will learning about people and things, and comparatives and superlatives.

Section A: be + adjective + preposition

When you want to describe people or things, you can use the verb be and an adjective.

• I’m cold.

• She’s kind.

You can use adverbs like very and really in front of many adjectives.

• Paul’s very tall.

• These questions are really important.

Adjectives have comparative (taller) and superlative (thetallest) forms, so you can compare two things or people.

• John’s house is older than mine.

• She’s the tallest girl in the school.

For most longer adjectives, you say more or the most before the adjectives.

• I think Japanese calligraphy is more interesting than tea ceremony.

• Clara is the most beautiful girl I know.

Section B: Making comparisons

You can make comparisons using the following phrases:

• not as … as

  • Simon isn’t as intelligent as Anna. (= Anna is moreintelligentthan Simon.)

• less … than …

  • You can use this phrase with most longer adjectives

  • Reading books is less interesting than playing video games. (= Playing video games is moreinterestingthan reading books.)

• the least …

  • Why don’t you buy these shoes? They’re the least expensive. (= They’re the cheapest)

Section C

Some adjectives take different forms than the ones above

• Good / better / the best

• Bad / worse / the worst

You need to use a preposition after some common adjectives.

• good at / the worst at

  • I was always good at math at school.

• be fond of / be afraid of

  • My sister is really afraid of spiders.

• angry with / friendly with

  • I was late for my piano lesson and my instructor was very angry with me.

• worried about / excited about

  • My family is excited to go on holiday this summer.

• kind to / unkind to

  • Sam was awfully kind to me on my first day at work.

Lesson Notes

Words & Phrases

• Tumble dry (verb/noun) = The process of drying clothes in a specialized machine (a tumble dryer) by rotating them in a drum while circulating heated or unheated air.

  • Always check the care label; if you tumble dry a wool sweater on high heat, the result can be a disastrous case of shrinkage.

  • For those who live in a small condominium with no outdoor space, a tumble dry cycle is the only practical way to manage laundry.

• “Pillow case” synonyms: pillowslip, pillow-cover, sham (if decorative)

  • The cotton pillowcase was cool to the touch and helped him fall asleep after a long day.

  • Changing your pillowcase regularly is a simple way to prevent oils from building up and affecting your skin.

Adjectives

• The "Less" Rule: Use the base form of the adjective.

  • "This book is less heavy than that one."

• Present vs Past

  • "We are very grateful for your help during the move.” (= Present, this sounds like you are saying thank you right now.)

  • “We were very grateful for your help during the move.” (= Past, this sounds like you are reflecting on the help you received a few days ago.)

• Angry with vs angry at

  • You can say "I am angry with my brother" or "I am angry at my brother." No one will tell you that you are wrong! But there is a slight difference in tone.

  • Angry WITH: Suggests a relationship. We often use "with" when the person we are mad at is someone we care about or have a connection to.

    • "I’m still angry with my best friend for lying to me."

  • Angry AT: Suggests a target. It feels a bit more aggressive, sudden, or “one-way."

    • Example: "The driver was angry at the cyclist who cut him off."