Making plurals using the suffixes -s and -ies
I can turn nouns from singular to plural when I add the suffix -s or by changing the ‘y’ to an ‘i’ and adding the suffix -es.
Making plurals using the suffixes -s and -ies
I can turn nouns from singular to plural when I add the suffix -s or by changing the ‘y’ to an ‘i’ and adding the suffix -es.
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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: group, earth and yacht.
Keywords
Suffix - a letter or group of letters added to the end of a root word
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 people, places and things
Common misconception
Children may not be able to spell the root word of plural nouns in focus.
For children who need more support, provide the root word (singluar noun) as a starting point for Practise Task B, so they can focus on securing the rules around plurals.
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