Use of regular and Irregular plurals in speaking and writing Primary 3 Second Term Lesson Note English Studies Week 9

Lesson Plan: Uses of Regular and Irregular Plurals in Speaking and Writing

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 7–9 years
Topic: Uses of Regular and Irregular Plurals in Speaking and Writing
Sub-topic: Differentiating Regular and Irregular Plurals
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define and explain the meaning of regular and irregular plurals.
2. Identify regular and irregular plurals in sentences.
3. Use regular and irregular plurals correctly in their writing and speaking.

Keywords

• Plural: More than one of something.
• Regular Plural: Adding “s” or “es” to form plurals.
• Irregular Plural: Plurals that change spelling or remain the same.

Set Induction

The teacher will:

1. Display pictures of singular and plural items (e.g., one apple and two apples).
2. Ask pupils, “What do we call more than one apple?”
3. Introduce the topic by explaining that some plurals are regular while others are irregular.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with basic singular nouns and some plural forms like “cats” or “books.”

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with singular and plural words.
• Whiteboard and markers.
• Lagos State-approved textbooks.
• Worksheets on regular and irregular plurals.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils already know how to name objects in their environment and have seen examples of adding “s” to words like “dogs” or “pens.”

Embedded Core Skills

• Collaboration: Pupils will work in pairs or groups.
• Critical Thinking: Pupils will differentiate between regular and irregular plurals.
• Communication: Pupils will share their answers during class discussions.

Learning Materials

1. Lagos State Scheme of Work.
2. Flashcards with words showing singular and plural forms.
3. Practice worksheets.

Instructional Materials

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Plural examples (printed or written on the board)

Content

Definition of Plurals

1. Plural: A word used to show more than one object, person, or thing.
2. Regular Plurals: Formed by adding “s” or “es” to singular nouns.
3. Irregular Plurals: Do not follow the regular pattern. These change spelling or remain the same.

Examples of Regular Plurals

1. Dog – Dogs
2. Chair – Chairs
3. House – Houses
4. Book – Books
5. Table – Tables

Examples of Irregular Plurals

1. Child – Children
2. Mouse – Mice
3. Tooth – Teeth
4. Man – Men
5. Goose – Geese

Presentation Structure

Step 1: Revising the Previous Lesson

The teacher will:

• Review the last topic, “Writing Composition on What I Do on Sundays.”
• Ask pupils to share one activity they wrote about.

Step 2: Introducing the New Topic

The teacher will:

• Explain the meaning of regular and irregular plurals using simple examples.
• Write examples of regular and irregular plurals on the board.
• Provide pupils with flashcards showing singular and plural nouns.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions

The teacher will:

• Ask pupils to give examples of regular plurals (e.g., “cats” or “books”).
• Guide them to identify irregular plurals (e.g., “children” or “teeth”).

Teacher’s Activities

1. Write examples of regular and irregular plurals on the board.
2. Lead pupils in pronouncing both types of plurals.
3. Guide pupils in identifying plurals from flashcards.
4. Provide worksheets for pupils to practice.

Learners’ Activities

1. Repeat after the teacher as they pronounce plural forms.
2. Work in pairs to match singular nouns with their plural forms using flashcards.
3. Complete worksheets on regular and irregular plurals.

Evaluation Questions

1. A regular plural is formed by adding ___ to a singular noun.
   a) ing
   b) s
   c) ly
   d) ed
2. Which of the following is a regular plural?
   a) Man – Men
   b) Chair – Chairs
   c) Tooth – Teeth
   d) Mouse – Mice
3. Which is an irregular plural?
   a) Books
   b) Geese
   c) Houses
   d) Cars
4. The plural of “child” is ___.
   a) Childs
   b) Children
   c) Childes
   d) Child
5. What is the plural of “foot”?
   a) Feets
   b) Foots
   c) Feet
   d) Foote

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with Answers

1. What is a plural?
   A plural means more than one thing.
2. What is a regular plural?
   A regular plural adds “s” or “es” to a word.
3. What is an irregular plural?
   An irregular plural changes spelling or stays the same.
4. Give one example of a regular plural.
   Dog – Dogs.
5. Give one example of an irregular plural.
   Man – Men.

(Include 15 total FAQs in similar format.)

Assessment

Evaluation

1. Write the plural of “woman.”
2. What is the plural of “tooth”?
3. Write a sentence using “geese.”
4. Identify the plural: “Mouse – Mice or Mouse – Mouses?”
5. Fill in the blank: One ___, two children.

Conclusion

• The teacher will move around the class to check pupils’ answers.
• Provide corrections where necessary.
• Praise pupils for their participation.

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