Starter quiz
- How is exaggeration used in persuasive adverts for products?
- to overstate the positives and benefits of the product ✓
- to overstate the negatives of a product
- to describe a product simply and factually
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- Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.
- adjective⇔a word that describes a noun ✓
- noun⇔a word that names a person, place, thing or idea ✓
- compare⇔to highlight similarities or differences between things ✓
- Select the adjectives.
- energy ball
- delicious ✓
- nutritious ✓
- nibble
- beneficial ✓
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- Select the best descriptions we can use for a chocolate energy ball advert.
- nutritious nibble ✓
- blissful bite ✓
- snack
- unique creation ✓
- treat
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- Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.
- prefix⇔letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning ✓
- suffix⇔letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning ✓
- root word⇔the base word from which other words are formed ✓
- What is the unique selling point for the chocolate energy ball?
- It is healthy and nutritious AND chocolatey and delicious. ✓
- It is healthy AND nutritious.
- It is chocolatey AND delicious.
- It is made of chocolate, oats, nuts and dried fruits
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Exit quiz
- Match the vocabulary to the correct definition.
- exaggeration⇔overstating for dramatic effect ✓
- comparative⇔the form of an adjective that compares two or more things ✓
- superlative⇔the form which compares one noun to an entire group of nouns ✓
- What is the purpose of using a comparative in a persuasive advert?
- to persuade the reader that the product is a better choice than another ✓
- to persuade the reader to buy the product
- to persuade the reader that a product is a better choice than all others
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- Which of the following are examples of comparatives?
- tastier than a normal fruit and nut bar ✓
- more nutritious than a chocolate bar ✓
- healthy and delicious
- the most delicious snack you've tasted
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- What is the purpose of using a superlative in a persuasive advert?
- to persuade the reader that there are other, better options
- to persuade the reader that the product is a better choice than all others ✓
- to persuade the reader that the product is a better choice than one other
- to persuade the reader to buy the product
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- Which of the following are examples of superlatives?
- the best healthy snack available ✓
- better than other snacks
- the most nutritious chocolate treat there is ✓
- tastier than your normal breakfast
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- How can we turn adjectives into comparatives or superlatives?
- using suffixes
- using prefixes
- using suffixes or the words 'more' or 'most' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Exaggeration is a key feature of persuasive adverts.
- Comparatives and superlatives are techniques used to exaggerate and persuade.
- Comparatives are used to compare two or more things.
- Superlatives are used to compare one noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree.
- Comparatives and superlatives are formed using suffixes or the words 'more' and 'most' to adapt adjectives.
Common misconception
Children find it hard to determine which suffix or word to use to form comparatives and superlatives
Encourage children to orally rehearse the comparative and superlative forms of adjectives to check that they sound correct.
Keywords
Exaggeration - overstating for dramatic effect
Comparative - the form of an adjective that compares two or more things
Superlative - the form of an adjective which compares a noun to an entire group of nouns, placing it at a higher degree
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
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