Lucy and Marie are twins, but they don’t look alike. While some twins are identical and share the same physical appearance, others are fraternal and may look very different. Describing differences and similarities between people, especially siblings, is a great way to practice comparative structures, vocabulary for appearance, and expressions for contrast.
In this lesson, students will learn to describe people using comparisons and contrast while improving their ability to express ideas about physical traits and family relationships.
GRAMMAR
Comparing People
Using "but" for contrast:
Structure: Sentence 1 + but + Sentence 2.
Examples:- Lucy has short hair, but Marie has long hair.
- They are twins, but they look different.
Using "and" for similarities:
Structure: Sentence 1 + and + Sentence 2.
Examples:- Both Lucy and Marie have brown eyes.
- They are twins and love spending time together.
Adjectives in Comparative Form
- Adding -er for short adjectives:
Examples: Lucy is taller than Marie. - Using "more" for longer adjectives:
Examples: Marie is more outgoing than Lucy.
Questions About Differences
- How are they different?
- Who has longer hair?
- Do they look alike?
VOCABULARY
- Twins: Two children born to the same mother at the same time. (Lucy and Marie are twins.)
- Fraternal: Twins that look different. (They are fraternal twins.)
- Identical: Twins that look exactly the same. (Identical twins often confuse people.)
- Outgoing: Friendly and social. (Marie is more outgoing than Lucy.)
- Reserved: Quiet and introverted. (Lucy is reserved compared to Marie.)
- Curly: Hair with curls. (Marie has curly hair.)
- Straight: Hair without curls. (Lucy has straight hair.)
- Freckles: Small spots on the skin. (Marie has freckles on her cheeks.)
- Appearance: The way someone looks. (Their appearance is different.)
- Similar: Alike in some way. (They have similar smiles.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- They are twins, but they don’t look alike.
- Lucy has short, straight hair, while Marie has long, curly hair.
- Marie is taller, but Lucy is more athletic.
- They have the same eye color.
- Lucy is shy, whereas Marie is very talkative.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- Lucy has straight, black hair, and Marie has curly, blonde hair.
- Both of them have brown eyes.
- They are twins, but they are very different.
Negative Sentences
- Lucy doesn’t have curly hair.
- Marie is not shorter than Lucy.
- They don’t look identical.
Questions
- How are Lucy and Marie different?
- Do they have the same hair color?
- Are they identical twins?
Answers
- Lucy is shorter and has black hair, while Marie is taller and has blonde hair.
- No, they don’t.
- No, they are fraternal twins.
CONVERSATION
Emma: Lucy and Marie are twins? Really?
Tom: Yes, but they look so different!
Emma: How so?
Tom: Lucy is shorter with straight, black hair, and Marie is taller with curly, blonde hair.
Emma: Do they have anything in common?
Tom: They both have brown eyes and love painting.
Emma: That’s interesting! Twins can be so unique.
READING
"Lucy and Marie: Unique Twins"
Lucy and Marie are twins, but they look completely different. Lucy is shorter and has straight, black hair. She is quiet and prefers reading books. On the other hand, Marie is taller with long, curly, blonde hair. She is outgoing and loves meeting new people.
Although they look different, they share some similarities. Both Lucy and Marie have brown eyes and a beautiful smile. They enjoy spending time together and love painting. People are always surprised to learn they are twins because their personalities and appearances are so different.
Being fraternal twins makes them unique, and they both love being each other’s best friend.
Questions and Answers
Q: How is Lucy’s hair described?
A: Lucy has straight, black hair.Q: What is Marie’s personality like?
A: Marie is outgoing and loves meeting new people.Q: What do they have in common?
A: They both have brown eyes and love painting.Q: Why are people surprised when they meet Lucy and Marie?
A: Because they look and act very differently.
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