A Helping Hand: Teaching Too + Adjective & Not + Adjective + Enough – Free Printable PDFs
A Helping Hand
A Helping Hand
If you’re looking for a fun way to teach too + adjective and not + adjective + enough, A Helping Hand is an excellent classroom activity that makes learning grammar enjoyable through storytelling and exercises.
Story: A Helping Hand
Mr. Hopkins was walking down the street one day when he noticed a small boy standing outside a house. The boy was trying to ring the doorbell but was too short to reach it. He jumped but wasn’t tall enough. He then stood on a book from his schoolbag, but it wasn’t thick enough to help.
Mr. Hopkins decided to help. He rang the doorbell for the boy and smiled at him. But to his surprise, the boy shouted, “Now we run away as fast as possible!”
This lighthearted story introduces students to the grammar pattern in a humorous way, making it easier for them to remember.
Grammar Explanation
- Use too + adjective when something is excessive.
- It’s too hot outside.
- Use not + adjective + enough when something lacks a necessary degree.
- The water isn’t warm enough.
- When facing difficulties, both structures can describe the problem:
- The bag is too heavy for me to carry.
- I’m not strong enough to carry the bag.
Grammar Practice Activities
1. Matching Activity Match questions with answers to reinforce comprehension:
- Why aren’t you swimming? – Because it’s too cold.
- Why can’t you reach the top shelf? – Because I’m not tall enough.
- Why can’t you buy this laptop? – Because I’m not rich enough.
2. Sentence Transformation Rewrite sentences using the opposite structure:
- This soup isn’t hot enough. → This soup is too cold.
- These socks are too wet to wear. → These socks aren’t dry enough.
3. Vocabulary Exercises Choose the correct word to complete the sentence:
- I need to ___ the books on the top shelf. (reach/pick)
- The robber stole the money and ran ___ as fast as possible. (away/up)
Why This Activity Works
✅ Teaches grammar in context – A humorous story makes it easier to remember.
✅ Encourages interactive learning – Fun exercises reinforce understanding.
✅ Improves sentence structure – Students learn different ways to express problems.
Final Thoughts
A Helping Hand is a fantastic ESL activity that introduces too + adjective and not + adjective + enough through storytelling, making grammar fun and engaging. Implement this in your lesson plan and watch your students grasp grammar effortlessly!
Implement this in your lesson plan and watch your students grasp grammar effortlessly!
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More ESL Classroom Games & Activities
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✅ ESL Speaking Games to improve fluency
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✅ Interactive Writing Activities for ESL learners
