Practise changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules
I can use a range of strategies to practise turning words from singular to plural.
Practise changing nouns from singular to plural using alternative rules
I can use a range of strategies to practise turning words from singular to plural.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
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.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
toys
hats
puppies
classes
dishes
branches
Exit quiz
6 Questions
If the word ends in 'o', just add -es.
Remove the 'y' and add -ies.
If the word ends in 'ch', 'sh', 'ss' or 'x' just add -es.
Remove the 'f' and add -ves.