Molly Malone: Fact, Legend and Song

A ready-to-teach B1 grammar lesson on comparatives and superlatives, built around the story, song and statue of Molly Malone.

Students decide whether six statements about Dublin's famous fishmonger are fact or legend, then read a short text about the song and the statue to check, and find five comparative and superlative forms. They study how to form them, including irregulars and common mistakes, race in teams to correct eight sentences, and role-play choosing between three imaginary tours. A mingle with comparing questions and a short speaking and writing task about a legend, person or place from their own town round it off.

What's inside

• 12 colourful slides to project, with answer keys straight after each activity
• 4-page A4 exercise sheet: teacher's notes, answer key and a 2-page student worksheet
• Worksheet tasks: form table, gap-fill, dialogue ordering, written replies and a short text about a local legend
• Easier and Harder options, an online tip, an exit ticket and free homework links

Level: B1 · Time: 60–75 minutes · Prep: none; print the exercise sheet if you want it. Print, project and teach.

Facts are sourced, with full references.

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