Year 1 - English
Nouns: singular and plural
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about nouns, adjectives, verbs and adverbs. Specifically, they learn about the conventions around singular and plural common nouns and proper nouns. They learn that adjectives can both describe and compare and they learn that verbs can be both doing verbs and being verbs.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify the difference between singular and plural common nouns.
Key Notes
- Common nouns can be singular or plural.
- The spelling of a common noun changes if it is plural.
- A plural common noun is not always denoted with -s.
Vocabulary To Learn
- singular: only one
- plural: more than one
- common noun: a naming word that does not need capitalisation
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that any noun ending is 's' is a plural noun.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Common nouns can be singular or plural. The spelling of a common noun changes if it is plural.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'singular'
only one.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that any noun ending is 's' is a plural noun. Correction: Pupils are exposed to singular nouns that end in the letter 's'.
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