Primary 1 Second Term English Studies Lesson Notes – Week 3 (Singular and Plural Objects)
ENGLISH STUDIES LESSON NOTE
Primary 1 – Second Term – Week 3
Age: 5–6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Topic: Phonics (Repetition of Objects with Their Numbers)
Sub-topic: Structure – Indicating Plurals of Objects
Writing: Introduction of Objects with Six Letters
Behavioural Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and pronounce the plural forms of given objects.
- Differentiate between singular and plural forms of nouns.
- Use plural forms correctly in oral and written expressions.
- Write and spell common six-letter object names correctly.
- Recognize and read objects in their correct number form (one, two, three, etc.).
Keywords and Meanings
- Singular – means one object.
- Plural – means more than one object.
- Object – a thing we can see or touch.
- Repetition – saying or showing something many times.
- Number – how many of something there is.
- Word – a group of letters that has meaning.
- Letter – a symbol used to form words (a, b, c…).
- Count – to say numbers in order.
- Add – to increase or join together.
- Sound – what we hear when we say a word aloud.
Set Induction (Story to Engage Pupils)
Teacher begins with a story:
“Yesterday, when I went to Mama Bola’s shop, I saw one cup on the table. When I came back later, I saw three cups! I asked Mama Bola, ‘Where did the others come from?’ She smiled and said, ‘They are many cups now.’ Children, what do we say when we have more than one object?”
(Allow pupils to respond: “Plural!”)
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have already learned to name objects and identify letters from previous phonics lessons. They can pronounce simple words like cup, bag, pen, and ball.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Real classroom objects (bags, cups, pencils, books, balls)
- Flashcards with singular and plural forms
- Word chart of six-letter objects (e.g., bottle, pencil, banana, bucket)
- Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work (Primary 1)
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher reminds pupils that singular means one and plural means more than one.
Example: one bag – two bags.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication skills
- Observation and comparison
- Reading and writing
- Counting and spelling
- Critical thinking
Reference Books
- Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for English Studies (Primary 1)
- New Oxford Primary English (Book 1)
- Brighter Grammar for Primary Schools (Book 1)
Instructional Materials
Flashcards, real-life classroom objects, charts, board illustrations, and picture books.
Lesson Content
Definition and Explanation
- Singular means one object. Example: one ball, one pen.
- Plural means more than one object. Example: two balls, three pens.
- To make a plural, we often add -s or -es to the end of the word.
- Some plurals are irregular (e.g., child → children, man → men).
- Repetition means repeating objects to show number.
Examples (Singular → Plural)
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| One ball | Two balls |
| One car | Two cars |
| One cup | Three cups |
| One cap | Three caps |
| One bag | Four bags |
| One pen | Four pens |
| One book | Two books |
| One apple | Three apples |
| One shoe | Two shoes |
| One plate | Four plates |
Six-Letter Object Examples
- Bucket
- Banana
- Pencil
- Bottle
- Broomy
- Flower
- Laptop
- T-shirt
- Mirror
- Circle
Explanation with Examples
- When we see one, we use singular → One pen.
- When we see two or more, we use plural → Two pens.
- Some objects change spelling when made plural → baby → babies.
- Some words remain the same → sheep → sheep.
- Repetition helps children master the difference between one and many.
Presentation Structure
- Revision: Teacher reviews the previous topic on sounds of letters.
- Introduction: Teacher explains the meaning of singular and plural using examples.
- Class Discussion: Pupils mention objects they have one of and many of.
- Guided Practice: Pupils match flashcards of singular and plural forms.
- Writing Practice: Pupils write the names of six-letter objects.
♀️ Teacher’s Activities
- Display charts showing singular and plural forms.
- Pronounce words clearly for pupils to repeat.
- Correct mispronunciations gently.
- Ask pupils to identify real classroom items.
- Engage pupils in spelling games.
♂️ Learners’ Activities
- Repeat after the teacher.
- Match pictures to their correct plural forms.
- Spell and write six-letter words in their books.
- Participate in counting activities.
- Work in pairs to identify classroom objects.
Evaluation Questions
A. Multiple Choice (Choose a, b, c, or d)
- “One cup” means ______.
(a) many cups (b) one object (c) no cup (d) two cups - “Two pens” means ______.
(a) one pen (b) many pens (c) no pen (d) one object - The plural of bag is ______.
(a) bag (b) bags (c) bagz (d) bages - The plural of cup is ______.
(a) cup (b) cups (c) cupes (d) cuppies - Singular means ______.
(a) one (b) many (c) two (d) three - We use “s” or “es” to show ______.
(a) past (b) plural (c) action (d) sound - A word with six letters is ______.
(a) pen (b) ball (c) bucket (d) dog - The plural of car is ______.
(a) cars (b) carz (c) caries (d) cares - When we have more than one, we use ______ form.
(a) plural (b) singular (c) past (d) short - “Three books” means ______.
(a) one book (b) no book (c) many books (d) few books
B. Short Answer Questions
- Define singular.
- Define plural.
- Give two examples of singular objects.
- Give two examples of plural objects.
- What is repetition?
- Write three six-letter objects.
- What is the plural of ball?
- What is the plural of pen?
- Write one object in your classroom.
- Spell the word bucket.
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs & Answers)
- Q: What does plural mean?
A: It means more than one object. - Q: How do we form plurals?
A: By adding “s” or “es” to the word. - Q: What is the plural of “cup”?
A: Cups. - Q: What is the plural of “pen”?
A: Pens. - Q: Give one six-letter object.
A: Bottle. - Q: What is the opposite of plural?
A: Singular. - Q: What is the plural of “book”?
A: Books. - Q: Why do we add “s” to words?
A: To show more than one. - Q: How many letters are in “pencil”?
A: Six. - Q: What is repetition?
A: Saying or doing something again and again.
Assessment
Teacher assesses pupils through oral and written responses. Pupils’ books are marked, and feedback is given immediately.
Conclusion
The teacher summarizes the meaning of singular and plural, revises examples, and praises pupils for participation.
Internal Links
- Primary 1 Second Term Continuous Assessment Tests
- Primary 1 English Second Term Lesson Note | Phonics, Adjectives & Composition
External Links
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