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Understanding Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs in Grade 4

In this lesson, we explore superlative adjectives and adverbs, which are essential for comparing three or more items. Superlatives indicate which item stands above or beyond the others. We learn how to form the superlative by adding the vowel suffix "-est," as seen in words like "latest" or "lightest." The lesson emphasizes important spelling rules, such as changing 'y' to 'i' when needed. Engage with examples like "calmest" and "strongest" to master how to use superlatives correctly!

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Understanding Superlative Adjectives and Adverbs in Grade 4

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  1. Grade 4 lesson 31 Superlative adjectives & adverbs

  2. Superlatives • Superlatives are words we use to compare 3 or more items to show which one is the most….above and beyond the others. • Prefix SUPER = Above; Beyond (Superman) • We use vowel suffix –estto show the superlative form: latest, lightest, loneliest • Vowel Suffix –est = the most

  3. “JUST ADD” VOWEL SUFFIX RULES • When we have a base word, and we add a VOWEL suffix…we check the last 3 letters of the base word. • IF we have 2 consonants in the FINAL position of the base word, we can “JUST ADD” the vowel suffix! • calm + est = calmest strong + est = strongest • IF we have a vowel team or digraph in the last 3 letters of the base word, we can “JUST ADD” the vowel suffix! • sweet + est = sweetest narrow + est = narrowest

  4. CHANGING RULE When you add a vowel suffix to a base word with vowel Y in the final position, you must change the Y to i before adding the suffix unless the suffix begins with the letter i. Base Word: lazy + est = laziest • That is the laziest girl I have ever seen!

  5. SPELLING WORDS • laziest meanest • spiciest simplest • tastiest curliest • farthest calmest • strongest narrowest • weakest shallowest • brightest creepiest • sweetest loneliest • smartest lightest • nicest latest

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