CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1c
The Standard
Form regular plural nouns orally by adding /s/ or /es/ (e.g., dog, dogs; wish, wishes).
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts
What This Standard Means
Students need to say regular plural nouns correctly when talking. They should hear one noun, then say the word for more than one by adding the right ending sound, like cat to cats or box to boxes.
Mastery sounds natural in speech during play, retelling, and picture talk. Students can switch from one to many without copying the teacher. They often get stuck with words ending in s, sh, ch, x, or z, where they need an extra syllable, like buses or dishes.
Ways to Teach It
- Give pairs picture cards with one item and many items, and have students say, “One dog, three dogs” for each match.
- Ask, “What do we add when there is more than one?” then have students explain with two examples from the classroom.
- Show five noun picture cards and listen as each student says the plural form aloud.
- During cleanup, ask students to name groups they see, such as blocks, pencils, boxes, and brushes.
Plan a Lesson for CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1c
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What This Unlocks
Mastery here sets students up for these next.
Related Standards
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2e
Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1b
Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2.1b
Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns (e.g., feet, children, teeth, mice, fish).
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.1d
Form and use regular and irregular verbs.