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Forming plural nouns using the suffix -s and -ies
I can apply spelling rules to spell plural nouns that end in the suffix -s and -ies.
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Year 6
Forming plural nouns using the suffix -s and -ies
I can apply spelling rules to spell plural nouns that end in the suffix -s and -ies.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Adding -s or -es to a noun creates a plural.
- If the word ends in a vowel (a, e, i, u) or consonant, just add -s.
- If the word ends in 'y' preceded by a vowel, just add -s.
- If the word ends in 'y' preceded by a consonant, remove the 'y' and add -ies.
- How to spell the curriculum words: harass and recommend.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
Noun - a naming word for people, places and things
Singular - only one
Plural - more than one
Root word - the base word from which other words are formed often by adding prefixes or suffixes
Common misconception
Pupils may not be able to spell the root word of plural nouns that are being focused on.
For pupils who need more support, provide the root word (singular noun) as a starting point for Practise Task B, so they can focus on securing the rules around plurals.
Use ‘show me’ cards for -s and -es endings. Pupils show the correct ending in response to an oral word.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Select the plurals from the list below. Remember, a plural noun means there is more than one.
bus
pen
Q2.
Match the singular and plural forms of the nouns.
houses
apples
bananas
stories
knives
dogs
Q3.
Select the plural common nouns.
bicycle
Tuesday
peace
Q4.
What does 'plural' mean?
only one
three
a noun
none
Q5.
What rule is being used when the word 'jog' becomes 'jogging' when adding the suffix -ing?
Just add -ing.
Remove the 'e' and add -ing.
Q6.
What rule is being used when the word 'rely' becomes 'relied' when adding the suffix -ed?
Just add -ed.
Remove the ‘e’ and add -ed.
Double the consonant and add -ed.
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6 Questions
Q1.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I love these partees.
partys
partyes
partyies
Q2.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The donkies are braying in the field.
donkys
donkeyes
donkyies
Q3.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Do you believe in faerys?
fairys
faires
fairyes
Q4.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Pass the bowl of cherrys please!
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. It is wrong to haras others.
Q6.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the sentence. Which book would you recomend?
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