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Session 2.

OPENING
1. Today you are going to learn about 3 different states in Mexico and
practice about comparatives of superiority and inferiority.

Color the following states on the map.

AGUASCALIENTES

HIDALGO

CHIHUAHUA

Fuente: https://todomapasmexico.com/mapas-de-mexico-con-nombre/

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Dirección General de Educación Tecnológica Industrial y de Servicios
Dirección Académica e Innovación Educativa
Subdirección de Innovación Académica

Write the comparatives of superiority of the following adjectives.

Adjective Comparative of superiority Comparative of inferiority

small

famous

familiar

serene

populated

renowned

DEVELOPMENT
2. Read and listen twice to the following text. Underline the 6 sentences
containing comparatives of superiority and inferiority. (use a different color
to mark them)

Audio https://murf.ai/share/lr9vqiyt

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Dirección General de Educación Tecnológica Industrial y de Servicios
Dirección Académica e Innovación Educativa
Subdirección de Innovación Académica

Mexico’s top places to visit.

Among the celebrated states in Mexico, Hidalgo might be less renowned than others,
yet it boasts a distinctive charm with its quaint towns and historical significance. In
comparison to the bustling energy of Mexico City, Hidalgo offers a more serene and
laid-back atmosphere, allowing visitors to explore its hidden gems at a relaxed pace.
Similarly, while Chihuahua may be considered less populated than its counterparts,
its vast landscapes and the awe-inspiring Copper Canyon make it a destination of
unparalleled natural beauty. Aguascalientes, although smaller in size, captivates
with its welcoming ambiance and well-preserved colonial architecture, providing a
more familiar experience for those seeking a break from the bustling tourist crowds.
These states, though perhaps overshadowed by their more famous counterparts,
each have a unique allure, inviting travelers to discover Mexico's diverse tapestry

beyond the well-trodden paths.

CLOSING
3. Unscramble the words in order to make sentences according to the
information in the previous text.

 less / Hidalgo / other / renowned / is / other states / than

 a more / offers / Hidalgo / atmosphere / serene.

 its counterparts / may be / than / Chihuahua / considered / less populated

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 smaller / of Mexico / Aguascalientes, /

smaller in size / other states / although / than

 a / experience / Aguascalientes / more familiar / Aguascalientes

Session 3.

OPENING
4. In pairs students must list as many adjectives they can remember (at
least 12).

DEVELOPMENT
2. In pairs students will complete the following chart using the previously
listed adjectives but now including comparatives of superiority and
inferiority.

Adjectives Comparative of superiority Comparative of inferiority

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