Irregular plural nouns - Lesson for Grade 2, Chapter - Nouns and Pronouns
In the lesson titled "Irregular Plural Nouns", second-grade students will dive into the fascinating world of nouns, specifically focusing on those that don't follow the regular rules for becoming plural. This lesson is an important component of the "Nouns and Pronouns" chapter within the "Conventions of Writing" unit. Through engaging activities such as the "Tricky Nouns: Irregular Plurals Practice Worksheet" and the "Plural Nouns Ending with -o Worksheet", students will learn how to properly use and spell nouns that become plural in unconventional ways. For example, they'll discover why we say "teeth" instead of "tooths" and "children" instead of "childs".
Understanding irregular plural nouns is crucial for students because it helps them to communicate more effectively and accurately in both spoken and written English. This knowledge allows them to avoid common mistakes, enriching their language skills and boosting their confidence in writing and conversation. By mastering these exceptions to the regular pluralization rules, students will be better prepared for more advanced writing challenges, fostering a solid foundation in English grammar that will benefit them throughout their academic journey and beyond.
Estimated classroom time: 6 min
Chapter: Nouns and Pronouns
Unit: Conventions of Writing
Click on any activity below to start learning.
1st
3:00 min
Tricky Nouns: Irregular Plurals Practice Worksheet
worksheet
2nd
3:00 min
Plural Nouns Ending with -o Worksheet
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Activity 1 / Tricky Nouns: Irregular Plurals Practice Worksheet
There are rules that guide the plurals of words, and your child must learn these rules in order to be able to correctly use words. Although these rules are tricky, with enough practice, your child should be easily identifying wrong plurals. Luckily, this worksheet gives your child all the practice they need. In this printout, ask your child to read the sentences and underline the correct plural words in each sentence.
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Activity 2 / Plural Nouns Ending with -o Worksheet
Use this worksheet to teach your children that singular nouns ending with an –o are made plural by adding either an «-s» or an «-es» to the end o the word. For example, the plural of «kangaroo» is «kangaroos», and the plural of «tomato» is «tomatoes». Now, look through the colorful printable sheet with your child. Ask them to draw a line to connect the pictures with their correct plural forms.
