# Session 13: Singular and Plural Part 3
**Session Title** **Singular and Plural 3**
Objective1. Understand the meaning and purpose of adjectives. 2. Identify adjectives in everyday language. 3. Use adjectives to describe people, objects, and emotions. 4. Encourage self-expression, creativity, and emotional awareness. 5. Reinforce the rule through an engaging group
Concept 1. Singular: A word that refers to one person, thing, or idea. Examples: baby, puppy, story 2. Plural: A word that refers to more than one person, thing, or idea. Examples: babies, puppies, stories
Material Required 1. Whiteboard & markers 2. Flashcards (singular/plural word pairs) 3. Chart showing the “y → ies” rule 4. Word cards for group sorting activity 5. Worksheets (fill-in-the-blanks, matching) 6. Emotion/emoji cards for reflection 7. Props for drama (optional soft toys, puppets, etc.)
Methodology 1. Activity-Based Learning 2. Experiential Role-play 3. Visual Aids & Games 4. SEL Integration: Promotes empathy, expression, and social skills
Session Duration 90 Minutes
### Introduction Activity (15 minutes): **Objective**: Recall the previous session and connect with the new rule. **Activity** – “Quick Recap & Feeling Check” Ask: “What did we learn last time?” (Adding “s” and “es”) - Show two words: cat → cats, bus → buses - Show new word: baby → ? - Introduce the new rule: “When a word ends in consonant + y, we change y to ies.” Ask students to share how they feel about learning this – use emoji cards. ### Main Topic/ Activity (60 minutes): ##### **“Word Sorting Game” (20 minutes)** **Objective**: Help students differentiate between words that follow “y → ies” and “just add s” rules. **Instructions**: - Divide class into 2 groups. - Give word cards (e.g., baby, toy, cherry, boy, story, key, puppy, lady, monkey). - One basket labeled “Change to ies”, another “Add s” Examples Used: Change y to ies: baby → babies, puppy → puppies, story → stories, cherry → cherries Just add s: toy → toys, key → keys, boy → boys, monkey → monkeys **Rules for Pluralization** If a word ends in consonant + y, remove “y” and add “ies” Examples: baby → babies story → stories lady → ladies puppy → puppies cherry → cherries If a word ends in vowel + y, just add “s” Examples: toy → toys key → keys boy → boys monkey → monkeys ##### **“Singular to Plural Flashcards” (15 minutes)** **Objective**: Reinforce the rule with fast-paced visual cues. **Instructions**: - Show flashcards with singular words ending in “y” - Students shout out the plural - Bonus: Ask one student each round to explain the rule they used Flashcard Examples: - lady → ladies - puppy → puppies - toy → toys - story → stories - key → keys - cherry → cherries ##### **“Role Play – Word to World” (25 minutes)** **Objective**: Act out real-life scenes using singular and plural nouns. **Instructions**: - Form small groups and assign each a word - Groups create two mini-scenes: 1. Singular (e.g., “This is a baby.”) 2. Plural (e.g., “These are babies.”) Use actions and simple props if available Examples for Role Play: - puppy → puppies - story → stories - cherry → cherries - toy → toys - lady → ladies ### Follow up Task (5 minutes): **Objective**: Review key concepts and reflect on learning. **Quick Quiz on Board** Write: story → \_\_\_\_\_\_ key → \_\_\_\_\_\_ lady → \_\_\_\_\_\_ toy → \_\_\_\_\_\_ puppy → \_\_\_\_\_\_ ### Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks (10 minutes): - Write 5 singular nouns ending in “y” and their plurals - Worksheet: Match singular to plural, fill in blanks - Peer sharing of answers in pairs ### Expected Learning Outcome: **Knowledge building-** - Students understand the rule for changing “y” to “ies” - Recognize vowel vs consonant before “y” **Skill Building** - Apply rules correctly in speech and writing - Build communication and social skills through collaboration