This topic introduces students to describing physical appearance using adjectives and prepositional phrases. The phrase "She is a petite woman with long hair" describes both body type (petite) and hairstyle (long hair). Students will learn to use adjectives and prepositions like with to describe others accurately. This lesson focuses on forming sentences to express size, physical characteristics, and hair descriptions.
The goal is to enhance vocabulary, improve sentence structure, and practice forming both positive and negative sentences, as well as questions.
GRAMMAR
Describing Physical Appearance
To describe someone’s appearance:
- Subject + to be + adjective + noun + prepositional phrase.
Examples:
- She is a petite woman with long hair.
- He is a tall man with short, curly hair.
Using Adjectives
Adjectives describe nouns and come before them:
- A petite woman
- Long hair
Using Prepositions
The preposition with connects features to the noun:
- with long hair
- with blue eyes
Negative Sentences
- Subject + to be not + adjective.
- Subject + to be not + noun + prepositional phrase.
Examples:
- She is not petite; she is tall.
- He is not a man with short hair.
Questions
- To be + subject + adjective + noun + prepositional phrase?
Examples:
- Is she a petite woman with long hair?
- Is he a man with brown eyes?
VOCABULARY
- Petite: Small and slim in build. (Example: She is a petite woman.)
- Hair: The strands growing on a person’s head. (Example: Her hair is long and shiny.)
- Long: Measuring a great distance. (Example: She has long hair.)
- Curly: Having curls or waves. (Example: She has curly hair.)
- Woman: An adult female. (Example: The woman is petite.)
- Man: An adult male. (Example: The man has short hair.)
- Short: Small in length or height. (Example: He has short hair.)
- Straight: Not curved or wavy. (Example: She has straight hair.)
- Blonde: Light yellow hair color. (Example: She is blonde.)
- Appearance: The way someone looks. (Example: Her appearance is elegant.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- She is a petite woman with long hair.
- He is a tall man with blue eyes.
- She has long, curly hair.
- Is she a petite woman with short hair?
- She isn’t petite, but she is very slim.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- She is a petite woman with long hair.
- My friend is a tall man with curly hair.
- The actress has long, straight hair.
Negative Sentences
- She is not a petite woman; she is tall.
- He is not a man with long hair.
- The child isn’t petite; she is chubby.
Questions
- Is she a petite woman with long hair?
- Does she have long, straight hair?
- Is your friend a tall man with short hair?
Answers
- Yes, she is a petite woman with long hair.
- No, her hair is curly.
- Yes, my friend is tall with short hair.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Who is that woman over there?
Lisa: That’s my cousin, Mary.
Anna: She looks so pretty! Is she petite?
Lisa: Yes, she is a petite woman with long hair.
Anna: Her hair is so shiny! Is it natural?
Lisa: Yes, it’s completely natural.
READING
"Emma: A Petite Woman with Long Hair"
Emma is a petite woman with long, wavy brown hair. She is 28 years old and works as an artist. Emma’s small frame and delicate features make her look even younger than she is. Her hair is her most striking feature. She spends a lot of time taking care of it, using natural oils to keep it shiny and healthy.
Emma loves to wear dresses that match her elegant style. Many people describe her as charming and graceful. She often hears compliments about her appearance, especially her hair. But Emma believes that what truly matters is kindness and intelligence.
When she isn’t working, Emma enjoys reading and painting. She loves to capture the beauty of nature in her artwork, often including women with long hair like hers.
Questions and Answers
Q: What color is Emma’s hair?
A: Emma’s hair is brown.Q: What does Emma do for a living?
A: She works as an artist.Q: How does Emma take care of her hair?
A: She uses natural oils to keep it shiny and healthy.Q: What do people often compliment Emma on?
A: They compliment her on her appearance, especially her hair.Q: What hobbies does Emma enjoy?
A: Emma enjoys reading and painting.
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