Comparatives and Superlatives: lesson for Year 6 based on 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'

This lesson focuses on the albatross from 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner', but could be adapted to any lesson on comparatives and superlatives for year 6.

Lesson Plan below:

Pupils are introduced to the theme of the albatross as a good omen by writing a list of their own good luck charms.
As a class, pupils read a passage of the poem from part I, focusing on keywords such as: hailed, helmsman, vespers and fiends.
Introduction to the learning and challenge objectives with a focus on the keywords of the lesson: comparative and superlative.
Pupils establish an understanding of this new terminology through paired discussion of examples.
Pupils apply their knowledge of the keywords by completing a list of examples which allow them to practice turning adjectives into comparatives and superlatives.
Albatross Ad: pupils imagine that they are one of the crew who has experienced the lucky powers of the albatross. They design an advert for the albatross as a good omen. Success criteria: include adjectives, comparatives, superlatives.
Pupils swap adverts with a peer and evaluate their use of effective adjectives, comparatives, superlatives.