Predicate Adjectives Positive comparative superlative forms Sixth Grade

Predicate Adjectives Positive, comparative & superlative forms Sixth Grade ELA

Predicate Adjectives are describing words. They modify nouns. pretty sunset brave girl fierce dog scary movie busy weekend loyal friend cool kid fun time sly fox Adjectives like these, that are placed right before the noun, are referred to as regular adjectives. However, there is another kind, the predicate adjective.

Predicate Adjectives Remember that a predicate basically means a verb. Predicate adjectives often tell how something is. Hawaiian sunsets are pretty. That was a scary movie! Serena is one cool kid. Predicate adjectives modify the subject, and are connected to the subject by a linking verb. The wall is purple. subject = wall linking verb = is predicate adjective = purple

Comparative Predicate Adjectives compare two things, and use –er or more: Rona is taller than Melissa is more athletic than Rona. Superlative Predicate Adjectives compare three or more things, and use –est or most: Rona is the tallest kid in our class. Melissa is the most talkative kid in sixth grade. When we’re not really comparing things, we use what we call the positive form. (Vampires are scary!)

How do we know when to use -er/-est or more/most? Number of syllables Juan is funnier than Reggie. (funny = 2 syllables) Hawaii has the most beautiful sunsets in the world. Listen to how it sounds. Practicing is the effectivest way to learn a skill. (NO!) Practicing is the most effective way to learn a new skill. (YES!)

Can’t we use BOTH -er/-est and more/most? No! You only need to say someone is funnier. You don’t need to say they are more funnier. That is like saying baby puppy! “Aw, that’s the most cutest baby puppy I’ve ever seen!”

When you’re describing, think about… 1. Which form of predicate adjective to use: Positive, Comparative or Superlative? 2. Will you use -er/-est or more/most? Three or more syllables = more/most (Sounding it out can also help you decide)

The Best ____ in the World Think of the best, most creative, funniest and/or weirdest adjectives to fill in the blank. Work with your team to rewrite the sentences. The team with the best ones that are also written CORRECTLY will be crowned the champion. Good Luck!

Group work: Number 1 -10 on paper and fill in the blanks. Be creative! Remember the rules for using comparative or superlative and for using –er/-est or more/most. 1. My sister’s wedding ring is the _____ one I’ve ever seen. 2. The food in our school cafeteria is _____ than the food at Haltom Middle School. 3. The dress Maia got for Valentine’s Day is the ____ one at the mall. 4. Billy’s truck is way _____ than Sammy’s. 5. Reptiles are _____ than mammals. 6. Of all the students in the class, Paul is the _____. 7. I had the _____ weekend ever! 10. You look _____ than the cat today. 11. When I get home today, I’m going to make the _____ sundae ever. 12. “Hunger Games” is _____ than “Star Wars. ”

Some/More/Most Posters 1. Think of an adjective. For example: Hairy 2. Write it in its three forms. Think: Would you use –er/-est or more/most? You may need a dictionary to help you decide. hairy, hairier, hairiest OR hairy, more hairy, most hairy? 3. Make a poster with three sections to illustrate the positive, comparative, and superlative form of your adjective. 4. On the back, write a paragraph explaining your poster.

Some/More/Most Posters May be drawn OR created electronically and e-mailed Harry Styles is hairy. The “Duck Dynasty” guys are hairier. Elmo, however, is the hairest one of all! Positive Comparative Superlative

Write a paragraph explaining your poster and why you chose these adjectives (on paper, back of poster, electronic slide, etc. ) Example (notice how I DEVELOPED my writing): The adjective I used was “hairy. ” Harry Styles has always had a lot of hair, so I chose him to illustrate the positive form of my adjective. Because the guys from “Duck Dynasty” have crazy long beards, I compared them with Harry Styles for the comparative form of my adjective. Elmo, with his red fur-covered body, is the hairiest of all three. I used him to show the superlative form of my adjective.

Notes

Predicate Adjectives are _______ words. They modify _______. pretty sunset scary movie brave girl busy weekend fierce dog loyal friend cool kid fun time sly fox Adjectives like these, that are placed right before the noun, are referred to as ______ adjectives. However, there is another kind, the ___________________.

Predicate Adjectives Remember that a _______ basically means a verb. ______________ often tell how something is. Hawaiian sunsets are pretty. That was a scary movie! Serena is one cool kid. Predicate adjectives modify the _______ , and are connected to the subject by a _______ verb. The wall is purple. subject = wall linking verb = is predicate adjective = purple

Comparative Predicate Adjectives compare two things, and use –_____ or _______: Rona is taller than Melissa is _____ athletic than Rona. Superlative Predicate Adjectives compare ________ things, and use –_____ or _______: Rona is the tallest kid in our class. Melissa is the _____talkative kid in sixth grade. When we’re not really comparing things, we use what we call the _____ form. (Vampires are scary!)

How do we know when to use -er/-est or more/most? Number of _______ Juan is funnier than Reggie. (funny = 2 syllables) Hawaii has the ______ beautiful sunsets in the world. Listen to _____________ Practicing is the effectivest way to learn a skill. (NO!) Practicing is the most effective way to learn a new skill. (YES!)