Session 14: Singular and Plural 3
Session Title
Singular and Plural 3Understand the meaning and purpose of adjectives.
Identify adjectives in everyday language.
Use adjectives to describe people, objects, and emotions.
Encourage self-expression, creativity, and emotional awareness.
Reinforce the rule through an engaging group
Concept
Singular: A word that refers to one person, thing, or idea.
Examples: baby, puppy, story
Plural: A word that refers to more than one person, thing, or idea.
Examples: babies, puppies, stories
Material Required
Whiteboard & markers
Flashcards (singular/plural word pairs)
Chart showing the “y → ies” rule
Word cards for group sorting activity
Worksheets (fill-in-the-blanks, matching)
Emotion/emoji cards for reflection
Props for drama (optional soft toys, puppets, etc.)
Methodology
Activity-Based Learning
Experiential Role-play
Visual Aids & Games
SEL Integration: Promotes empathy, expression, and social skills
Session Duration
120 Minutes
Introduction Activity
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
Activity 1: “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”
Each group sorts words correctly.
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
Activity 2: “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
Activity 3: “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
3. Wrap-Up & Reflection (10 minutes)
Objective: Review key concepts and reflect on learning.
Quick Quiz on Board (10 minutes):
Write:
story → ______
key → ______
lady → ______
toy → ______
puppy → ______
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
Review Questions/Assessment/Tasks
Write 5 singular nouns ending in “y” and their plurals
Worksheet: Match singular to plural, fill in blanks
Peer sharing of answers in pairs
Follow up Tasks