Learn Spelling Rules: Dropping And Adding ‘y’ And Plurals (7-11 years) - Activity Pack (4)

In the activity pack aimed at children aged 7 to 11 years, Challenge 7 focuses on learning a key spelling rule that involves changing the ending of words when forming plurals. The rule is quite straightforward: when a word ends with a consonant followed by 'y', to make the word plural, you change the 'y' to 'ies' (as in 'pony' becoming 'ponies'). However, if the word ends with a vowel followed by 'y', you simply add an 's' to make it plural (like 'donkey' turning into 'donkeys'). This spelling rule is important for young learners to grasp as it applies to a wide range of common words they will encounter in their reading and writing.

Zoggy, a character in the activity pack, helps to illustrate this spelling rule through various examples. In the sentences provided, Zoggy interacts with nouns and verbs that end in 'y', showing how they change in their plural forms. For instance, 'country' becomes 'countries', and 'valley' transforms into 'valleys'. Verbs are also included to show that the same rule applies, with 'munches a berry' changing to 'munches berries', and 'is busy' turning into 'busies himself'. These examples not only help to reinforce the spelling rule but also demonstrate its practical application in everyday language, making it easier for children to remember and use correctly.