While comparative statements in Spanish are very similar in structure to English ones, students typically require some repetition of application before they feel comfortable with it. Once students have learned the basic formula for comparative statements, they will use this activity to create a T Chart comparing two things across a row. One column can be titled “more ___ than” in Spanish while the other is titled “less ___ than”.
This exercise will also help students strengthen the habit of checking their adjective agreement, since in switching their sentences around to a “less ___ than”, the adjective may need to be changed to agree with what is now stated first in the sentence.
If students are practicing Spanish comparisons for the first time, you may want to have them use only regular adjectives to begin. As they advance, you can have students use the exceptions and/or new adjectives that they research themselves. Students should have fun with their statements and the illustrative cells! They should complete at least 3-4 rows of examples.
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Student Instructions
Create a T Chart comparing "more than" and "less than" in Spanish, using comparative adjectives
Boost engagement by turning practice into a lively game! Games make learning memorable and help students internalize new grammar skills.
Promote collaboration by having students work together. Smaller groups ensure everyone participates and supports each other in forming sentences.
Encourage creativity by providing cards with a variety of nouns (e.g., animals, objects) and adjectives (e.g., alto, rápido, interesante). This gives students plenty of options for making comparisons and keeps the game fresh.
Build confidence by asking each team to use their drawn cards to form "más ___ que" or "menos ___ que" sentences. Teams earn points for correct grammar and adjective agreement.
Motivate participation by awarding extra points for unique or humorous sentences. Celebrating creativity encourages risk-taking and deeper language use.
A Spanish comparative adjective is a word used to compare two nouns, showing if one has more or less of a quality than the other. For example, "más alto que" means "taller than."
To make a T chart for Spanish comparatives, draw a large "T" on paper or the board. Label one column "más ___ que" (more ___ than) and the other "menos ___ que" (less ___ than). Add example sentences in each column comparing two things.
The basic formula for Spanish comparatives is: más/menos + adjective + que. For example, "Ella es más inteligente que él" means "She is more intelligent than him."
Students should make sure the adjective matches the gender and number of the noun it describes. For example, "más altos que" for plural masculine, or "más alta que" for singular feminine.
Easy activities include T chart comparisons, writing sentences using "más/menos ___ que," and illustrating examples. Students can compare classmates, objects, or pictures to practice.