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Spelling Plural Words

Suffixes: -S and -ES

Day 104of 180
Week 21of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Spell words correctly by adding -s and -es suffixes

2

Understand when to use -s versus -es

3

Use plural words in sentences

📖 Scripture Connection

Genesis 1:21

“God created the large sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarmed, after their kind, and every winged bird after its kind. God saw that it was good.”

— Genesis 1:21 (WEB)

God created many creatures, demonstrating the concept of plural words

📦 Materials Needed

  • Worksheet
  • Pencil
  • Colored pencils
  • Word cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review previous day's lessons about -s and -es suffixes. Show examples of words that change when made plural.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me what we do to make one thing become more than one?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate how to add -s or -es to words, explaining the rules carefully.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Most words just need -s (cat/cats, dog/dogs)
  • Words ending in s, x, z, ch, sh need -es (bus/buses, box/boxes)
  • Always say the word out loud to check
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What happens when we want to talk about more than one thing?
  • How do we make 'fish' plural?
3Activity: Plural Word Spelling Practice (8 min)
worksheet

Complete worksheet adding correct suffixes to words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each word
  2. Decide if it needs -s or -es
  3. Write the plural form
  4. Draw a small picture next to each plural word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Do first 5 words together as a class

Challenge: Write a sentence using each plural word

4Closing (4 min)

Review worksheet answers together

📝 Review Questions:
  • What rule do we use for adding -s?
  • When do we use -es instead?
  • Can you give me an example?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us words to communicate and learn about your wonderful world.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read a story about God's many creations using plural words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 104:24

“O Yahweh, how many are your works! In wisdom have you made them all. The earth is full of your creatures.”

— Psalm 104:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Count creatures in the verse and practice plurals

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning basic rules of making words plural

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice orally before writing
  • Use physical objects to demonstrate plurals
  • Be patient with exceptions to rules
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering when to use -es versus -s

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent application of -s and -es rules

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a plural word treasure hunt at home
  • Play 'Plural or Singular' sorting game
  • Make a poster showing plural word rules

Ready for Tomorrow?

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