GRAMMAR - Plural Nouns for Grade Three IB

Plural nouns lesson

1. GRAMMAR Lesson One: Plural Nouns

2. Learning Objectives 01 Recognize and identify singular and plural nouns in sentences. 02 Understand how to form plural nouns by adding -s or - es .

3. Success Criteria I can identify singular and plural nouns in sentences. I can explain when to add -s or - es to make a noun plural. I can form plural nouns using -s and - es . I can explain why knowing singular and plural nouns is important in writing or speaking.

4. Conceptual Questions What is a noun? How can we tell if a noun is singular or plural??

5. A singular noun names one person, place, or thing A plural noun names more than one person, place, or thing Most plural nouns end in -s or - es Starter Activity . Example Sentences: A kid plays baseball. The kids play baseball. Can you think of any sentences to change from singular to plural?

6. Main Activity Singular and Plural Noun Hunt First Independent Work : Complete HMH Readers Notebook: Pg. 58 Sentences to Discuss : He was the best player. The other team had two boys. I kicked the ball. She played with her friends. Discussion Prompt: Are the nouns singular or plural? Why? Then

7. Think-Pair-Share Why is it important to know whether a noun is singular or plural? How does this help you in writing and speaking? Self-Reflection : Write in your journal how understanding plural nouns makes you a better communicator. Reflection