Practise changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules
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: describe.
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 that the -es suffix is always pronounced as 'is'.
Model saying words like 'dominoes' (domino-is) and 'wishes' (wishs) incorrectly. Talk about making meaning when we read and spell.
Teacher tip
We can simplify the rules into four groups. Chant and 'my turn, your turn' these rules. Provide more examples from each and get the children to retrieve the rule.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the correct definition for the word 'plural'.
Q2.Match the singular and plural forms of these nouns.
Q3.When a root word ends in 'o', which rule do we most commonly follow to turn the singular noun into a plural?
Q4.When a root word ends in 'f', which rule do we follow to turn the singular noun into a plural?
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: The elfs helped the shoemaker.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling of the words in bold in this sentence: Look at those juicy tomatows!
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the plurals to the rule they use when the suffix -es is added.
Q2.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: Pick up the toyz on the floor.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: There were bunchis of flowers for sale.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The babees were crying.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in this sentence. The leavs on the trees turned brown.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Disscribe the villain in the story.
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