Structure Comparing Objects and People Using "same as"

Lesson Note: Structure Comparing Objects and People Using "same as"

Objectives:

1. Recognize the use of comparison in sentences.
2. Identify situations where "same as" can be used.
3. Use "same as" correctly in sentences.

Introduction (10 minutes)

Welcome, students, to today's lesson on comparing objects and people using "same as". Comparison is a way of describing the similarities or differences between two or more things. In English, we use various structures to compare objects and people. One of these structures is "same as". Today, we will learn how to use "same as" to compare things.

Recognition of Comparison in Sentences (15 minutes)

Let's look at five examples of sentences that use comparison:

1. My sister is as tall as me.
2. This book is the same as the one I read last year.
3. He runs as fast as his brother.
4. She sings as beautifully as her mother.
5. This phone is the same as the one my friend has.

Can you identify the comparisons being made in each sentence?

Situations where "same as" can be used (15 minutes)

Here are seven situations where "same as" can be used:

1. Describing identical objects: e.g., "The two cars are the same as each other."
2. Comparing people's abilities or characteristics: e.g., "My brother is the same as me in terms of height."
3. Talking about similar experiences: e.g., "My trip to the beach was the same as my friend's."
4. Describing equivalent values or amounts: e.g., "The price of this shirt is the same as the one I saw yesterday."
5. Comparing similar situations or events: e.g., "The traffic today is the same as yesterday's."
6. Describing identical tastes or preferences: e.g., "My favorite color is the same as my sister's."
7. Comparing similar sizes or measurements: e.g., "The size of this room is the same as the one next door."

Can you think of more situations where "same as" can be used?

Using "same as" in Sentences (20 minutes)

Here are seven sentences that use "same as":

1. The new policy is the same as the old one.
2. My favorite color is the same as my brother's.
3. The price of this shirt is the same as the one I saw yesterday.
4. She has the same as her sister's sense of humor.
5. The view from the top of the mountain is the same as the one from the valley.
6. The recipe for this cake is the same as my grandmother's.
7. The new employee has the same as the previous one's qualifications.

Notice how "same as" is used to compare things in each sentence.

Classwork (15 minutes)

Fill in the gaps with "same as":

1. The book I'm reading is ____________________ the one my friend recommended.
2. My sister's hair is ____________________ mine.
3. The new phone is ____________________ the one I've been using for years.
4. The weather today is ____________________ yesterday's.
5. The food at this restaurant is ____________________ my mother's cooking.

Assignment (20 minutes)

Write five sentences using "same as" to compare objects or people. Ensure that your sentences are grammatically correct and make sense.

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Assessment

• Observe students during the classwork and assignment activities.
• Review their assignments for accuracy and completeness.
• Use the assessment to identify areas where students need more practice or review.

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to recognize the use of comparison in sentences, identify situations where "same as" can be used, and use "same as" correctly in sentences.