Vacation Deals
Words with more than two syllables usually do not use -er and
-est to form the comparative and superlative. Instead, they use the
words more and the most. For example, the comparative of exciting
is more exciting. The superlative is the most exciting.
Language Objective
Write sentences using th
e
comparative and superl
ative
forms of adjectives.
Use this rule to write advertisements for these three vacation packages. Use
comparatives and superlatives in your ad.
Package 1: Grand Mountain Hotel
$1350
High mountains
Beautiful snow
Cool, clear days
Lift tickets $50/day
Good nightclubs
Interesting people
Package 2: Summit Lodge
$975
High mountains
Beautiful snow
Cool, clear days
Lift tickets $30/day
Good nightclubs
Interesting people
Package 3: Lakeside Inn
$689
High mountains
Beautiful snow
Cool, clear days
Lift tickets $20/day
Good nightclubs
Interesting people
SKILL OBJECTIVES: Constructing comparatives and superlatives; using more and the most. Write the first travel ad as a class,
using the information in the ad and following the style set on page 107. You may wish to have the class compose the other two ads
orally before assigning the page as independent written work. Extension Activity: Have students write a travel ad, using superlatives to
describe their school, town, favorite store, or native country.
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