Lesson Plan: Comparative Adjectives in the Context of Nutrition

Level: A2 Adult Learners Topic: Nutrition Duration: 60 minutes

Warm-up Activity (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by showing a short video clip related to nutrition, such as “The Importance of a Balanced Diet” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuMvz8jwJd0). 2. After watching the video, ask the learners to discuss in pairs or small groups what they understood about the importance of nutrition and a balanced diet. 3. As a whole class, elicit some key vocabulary related to nutrition and write them on the board.

Lesson Outline:

1. Introduction to Comparative Adjectives (10 minutes): a. Explain that comparative adjectives are used to compare two or more things, people, or ideas. b. Provide examples of comparative adjectives related to nutrition, such as “healthier,” “more nutritious,” “less fatty,” etc. c. Write a few sentences on the board using comparative adjectives and ask the learners to identify the comparative form and the base form of the adjective.

2. Comparative Adjectives in Nutrition (15 minutes): a. Provide a list of food items on the board, such as “apples,” “bananas,” “carrots,” “broccoli,” “chocolate,” “chips,” etc. b. Ask the learners to work in pairs or small groups and discuss which food items are healthier or more nutritious than others. c. Encourage the learners to use comparative adjectives in their discussions, such as “Apples are healthier than chips” or “Bananas are more nutritious than chocolate.” d. Monitor the discussions and provide assistance as needed.

3. Worksheet Activity (15 minutes): a. Distribute a worksheet (e.g., “Comparative Adjectives in Nutrition”) to each learner. b. Instruct the learners to complete the sentences on the worksheet using the correct form of the comparative adjectives provided. c. Allow the learners to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet. d. After completing the worksheet, review the answers as a class, discussing any common errors or misconceptions.

4. Assessment by Writing Sentences (10 minutes): a. Ask the learners to write five sentences comparing different food items using comparative adjectives. b. Encourage the learners to use the vocabulary related to nutrition discussed earlier in the lesson. c. Collect the sentences and provide feedback on grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.

Differentiation: - For learners who need additional support, provide sentence frames or prompts to help them construct comparative sentences. - For more advanced learners, encourage them to use a wider range of comparative adjectives and provide more complex comparisons.

Plenary (10 minutes): 1. Ask the learners to share one of their sentences comparing food items using comparative adjectives. 2. Discuss as a class which food items are generally considered healthier or more nutritious. 3. Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the use of comparative adjectives in the context of nutrition.

Video Resources: - “The Importance of a Balanced Diet” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuMvz8jwJd0)

Worksheet Resources: - “Comparative Adjectives in Nutrition” worksheet (create your own or find suitable worksheets online)

Note: The lesson plan can be adapted and modified based on the specific needs and preferences of the learners and the available resources.