Choose the Correct Inflectional Ending to Complete the Words - Lesson for Grade 1, Chapter - Inflectional Endings
In this lesson titled "Choose the Correct Inflectional Ending to Complete the Words," first-grade students delve into the world of inflectional endings, an essential component of the Phonics unit. By focusing on how words change form to convey different meanings, students learn to recognize and apply the correct endings to base words. This skill not only enhances their reading and writing abilities but also deepens their understanding of language structure and use.
Through engaging activities such as the Plural Nouns Maze Worksheet, students will explore how adding "-s" or "-es" can transform a singular noun into its plural form, thus indicating more than one. This awareness is crucial for accurate sentence construction and helps in developing their reading comprehension skills, as they will encounter plural nouns frequently in texts.
The "What Means 'Right Now'" Worksheet introduces students to the concept of tense through the addition of "-ing" to verbs, indicating an action that is currently happening. This understanding of present continuous tense is vital for students to express actions in progress, a common aspect of everyday communication.
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Activity 1 / Plural Nouns Maze Worksheet
Uh oh, the cute little kitten needs to find her milk, but can’t get there without traveling through a tricky maze! Enlist the help of your little learner, by working through the maze by simply drawing a line through all the plural words. Don’t forget to review the grammar rules above, reviewing which words should get an -s ending, and which should end in -es. When ready, get to work on this charming PDF worksheet to show the poor kitten to her bowl at the end of the maze!
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Activity 2 / What Means "Right Now" Worksheet
First, explain to your kids what present tense and past tense verbs are. Give them simple examples of verbs they are familiar with, and explain how a present tense verb shows that the action is performed in the moment. Now, ask your kids which letters added to the word would mean the action is happening right now. Read all of the words aloud to them, and help them figure out and check the correct answers from the options provided.
