Week 32, lesson 2 Noun Endings (-s,-es,-ies) - Phonics Phase 5, unit 4 - Lesson plan

In this engaging phonics lesson, designed for Week 32, Day 2, students in Phase 5, Unit 4, are introduced to the concept of noun endings and the formation of plurals. The objective is clear: to understand the use of -s, -es, and -ies at the end of words to indicate more than one of something. The lesson begins with a revisiting activity where children explore various phonemes associated with the graphemes and , identifying different sounds these letters can make in words such as "yes," "happy," "gym," "hut," "rule," and "unit."

The teaching segment focuses on when and how to add the correct plural ending to nouns. Students learn through interactive board work, starting with simple examples like adding an -s to "cat" to make "cats." They move on to more complex words like "box" where they clap out syllables and add -es to form "boxes." A critical part of the lesson involves teaching the transformation of "pony" into "ponies," highlighting the change from -y to -ies. To ensure understanding, children are introduced to a checklist for choosing the right plural ending, considering the final letters of the word. Practice activities include using image and word cards to reinforce the pluralization rules, with volunteers assisting in matching and transforming singular words into their plural forms on the board. The lesson concludes with a fun "Yes/No" game where children decode phrases and use YES or NO cards to respond, further cementing their grasp of plural nouns in a lively, interactive way.