Mastering English Grammar: Plurals and Future Tense

Mastering English Grammar: Plurals and Future Tense

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to confidently identify and use plural forms and future tense in English.

Introduce the learning objective to the students to keep them focused and motivated throughout the lesson.

Plural Forms

Plural forms in English are formed by adding -s or -es to the end of a word. Examples: cat - cats, box - boxes.

Have students practice identifying and writing plural forms of various nouns.

Irregular Plurals

Some nouns have irregular plural forms that do not follow the -s or -es rule. Examples: child - children, mouse - mice.

Create a worksheet or activity for students to practice identifying and using irregular plural forms.

Future Tense

The future tense in English is formed using 'will' + base verb. Example: I will play tennis tomorrow.

Have students practice writing sentences using the future tense.

Future Tense with 'Going To'

Another way to express future tense is using 'going to' + base verb. Example: I am going to watch a movie tonight.

Create a speaking activity for pairs of students to practice using 'going to' in conversation.

Plural Nouns in Sentences

When using plural nouns in sentences, the verb must agree with the subject. Example: The cats are sleeping on the couch.

Create a worksheet or activity for students to practice subject-verb agreement with plural nouns.

Future Tense in Sentences

When using future tense in sentences, the subject comes before 'will'. Example: I will go to the store later.

Have students write and share their own sentences using future tense.

Plural Forms Quiz

Test your knowledge of plural forms with this quiz!

Create a quiz for students to take individually or in teams to test their understanding of plural forms.

Future Tense Quiz

Test your knowledge of future tense with this quiz!

Create a quiz for students to take individually or in teams to test their understanding of future tense.

Plural Forms Review

Let's review plural forms together.

Recap the lesson on plural forms and ask students to share any questions or concerns they still have.

Future Tense Review

Let's review future tense together.

Recap the lesson on future tense and ask students to share any questions or concerns they still have.

Plural Forms Practice

Practice identifying and writing plural forms with this activity.

Create an interactive activity for students to practice identifying and writing plural forms.

Future Tense Practice

Practice using future tense with this activity.

Create an interactive activity for students to practice using future tense.

Common Errors

Some common errors with plural forms include forgetting to add -s or -es and using the wrong irregular plural form. Common errors with future tense include forgetting to use 'will' or using it incorrectly.

Discuss common errors with students and provide examples to avoid these mistakes.

Plural Forms in Context

Identify plural forms in context with this sentence completion activity.

Create a sentence completion activity for students to practice identifying plural forms in context.

Future Tense in Context

Identify future tense in context with this sentence completion activity.

Create a sentence completion activity for students to practice identifying future tense in context.

Plural Forms in Texts

Read texts and identify plural forms within them.

Provide students with texts to read and ask them to identify plural forms within them.

Future Tense in Texts

Read texts and identify future tense within them.

Provide students with texts to read and ask them to identify future tense within them.

Reflection

Reflect on what you have learned about plural forms and future tense in English.

Allow time for students to reflect on what they have learned and share their thoughts with the class.