Changing nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es"
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can turn nouns from singular to plural when I add the suffix -es to words ending in 'sh', 'ch', 'ss' and 'x'.
Key learning points
- For words ending in "sh", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in "ch", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in "ss", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
- For words ending in "x", add the suffix "-es" to turn them into a plural.
- How to spell the curriculum word: promise.
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 think the ending is spelt how it sounds: 'iz'.
Show pupils that the ending is spelt with the suffix -es, even though it can sound different.
Teacher tip
Say the nouns in sentences to help pupils hear what sounds correct. If the children don't know the correct word for a plural, they will not be able to spell it.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the nouns.
Q2.Select the plural common nouns.
Q3.When do we remove the 'y' and add '-ies' when using the suffix '-es'?
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: At the weekend, the little boy went to two partees.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Pass me the kees.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Izzy loves eating berrees.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I will grant you three wishies.
Q2.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The beachs were crowded with people.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I can't find my glassis.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I could hear foxs last night.
Q5.Match the nouns to the rule that applies when a suffix is added to make them plural.
Keep the 'y' and add '-s'.
Remove the 'y' and add '-ies'.
If the word ends in ‘sh’, ‘ch’, ‘ss’ or ‘x’, add '-es'.
Just add '-s'.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: She kept her promiss.
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