Changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can turn nouns from singular to plural by changing 'f' to a 'v' and adding the suffix -es.
Key learning points
- For words containing an 'f' change the 'f' to a 'v' and add the suffix -es to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in an 'o', add the suffix -es to turn them into a plural.
- How to spell the curriculum word: guard.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning
Plural - more than one
Singular - only one
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Common misconception
Pupils may forget to change the letter 'f' to 'v' and may just add the suffix -es.
Share lots of examples and give pupils the chance to say the plurals aloud so that they can hear the different sounds e.g. wolfs, wolves.
Teacher tip
Ensure pupils understand the meaning of words. Provide images to support their understanding. If they don’t understand the word, they will not remember it.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the singular common nouns.
Q2.Identify the plural common nouns.
Q3.When using the suffix -es, what are the two key spelling rules?
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the world in bold in this sentence: Pack your things into boxis.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The dress's hung in the wardrobe.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The packed lunchs are getting cold.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When do we 'remove the 'f' and add -ves' when using the suffix -es?
Q2.When do we just add -es to turn a noun into a plural?
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The wolfes howled at the moon.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the words in bold in this sentence: Would you like some potatos with your fish?
Q5.Match the plurals to the rule they use when the suffix -es is added.
Remove the 'f' and add -ves.
If the word ends in 'o', just add -es.
Remove the 'y' and add -ies.
If the word ends in 'ch', 'sh', 'ss' or 'x' just add -es.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The gard kept watch outside the palace.
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