Practise and apply turning nouns from singular to plural using the suffix "-es"
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a range of strategies to practise turning words from singular to plural.
Key learning points
- -es is a suffix that can turn a singular noun into a plural.
- Using the strategy 'pyramid letters' is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: learn.
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 might use 's after words ending in 'ch', 'sh', 'ss' or 'x'.
Remind pupils that apostrophes are used for contraction or possession and to make these nouns plural we need to add the correct suffix.
Teacher tip
Use images alongside the sentence writing activity to support pupils in visualising and remembering the dictated sentence.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the singular and plural forms of these nouns.
churches
wishes
glasses
boxes
Q2.Identify the plural nouns.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: We took some matchiz to light the fire.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I was given two new dresses for my birthday.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I made a promiss to my friend.
Q6.Match the nouns to the rule they use when the suffix is added to make them plural.
Remove the 'y' and add -ies.
Just add -es.
Just add -s.
Keep the 'y' and add -s.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: We need some new brushs to paint with.
Q2.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The foxis come out in the dark.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: We cleared up the litter on the beachs.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Please collect the glases from the kitchen.
Q5.When using the –es suffix, what are the two key spelling rules?
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I love to lern historical facts.
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