A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan In English VI

I.

Objectives:

Use nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning

Give the main idea of a selection listened to

Spell nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning

Values:
Working well with others, Patience
II.

Subject Matter:
Nouns that are Plural in form but Singular in meaning
References: PELC II 5.1
PELC 6, p.23
Growing in English
(Language) pp. 87-89
Mastering Communication Skills English 6, pp 120-121
English for Grade Six, p. 96
Materials:

III.

sentence strips/chart, pictures

flash cards, manila paper, pentel pen, show me card

Learning Activities
A. Preparatory Activities
1. Prayer
2. Greetings
3. Checking of Attendance
4. Energizing Song
5. Checking of Assignment
6. Pronunciation Drill (in form of game)
The class will be divided into four groups. Ask them to pronounce the given
nouns with correct pronunciation. The best group will receive prize.
z
winds

cars

leaves

trains

birds

sirens

newsboys
peddlers
babies

s
brooks
/z/
pets
winds

/s/
cars

brooks

trains

pets

airplanes

roofs
leaves
beliefs
birds

sirens

roofs

sounds

cats
newsboys

airplanes

beliefs

peddlers

sounds

cats

7. Review
Work in pairs. Read the limerick. Select all the nouns and write their plural form.

a. There was an old man on the border

Who lived in the utmost disorder;
He danced with the cat,
And made tea in his hat,
Which vexed all the folks on the border.
b. A chick and rooster whom I happened
to hear was complaining sadly
Oh dear, our picnic is today,
But the weatherman say
That the sky will be sunny and clear.
B. DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITIES
1. Motivation
Let the pupils sing the song Learning Mathematics is Really Fun.
How many like and enjoy Mathematics?
Why? Who believe that Math is easy? Difficult? Why is this subject necessary in our
day-to-day activities?
2. Presentation
1. Show a picture of a boy talking in front of the class. This is Francis of Marbel
Elementary School. Listen as your classmate delivers a protion of Francis talk. Be
able to tell what the main idea is.
How did I develop such wonderful and speedy computational skills? I believe
its a matter of deep interest and constant correct practice. Even before I went to
school, Father would teach me how to work with numbers patiently. Then now, I
usually do extra exercises in other books aside from my assignments. I dont miss the
mathematics portion of the newspapers of magazine. Well I think I have the best
teachers at home; Father is in aeronautics; Mother is a Mathematics teacher; and, my
eldest brother is a computer analyst. In school, Mr. Lim, my teacher and coach, has
taught me how to develop concentrations in analyzing problems and solving them.
a.

What is the main idea of Francis talk?

b. Did you learn something from his talk?

c.

What can you do to improve your skills in Mathematics?

Display these sentences ( in sentence strips) and focus pupils attention to the
underlined nouns.
Mathematics is an interesting subject.
The news makes us glad.

2. Discussion and Analysis

Let the pupils read the sentences:

How do both underlined nouns end?

Explain to pupils that plural nouns usually ends in s or es. The nouns
Mathematics and news are only two of the few nouns that are plural in form (-s/es form) but singular in meaning.

Notice the verbs after Mathematics and news. What verb form in the present
tense is used to these nouns?

Is and makes are in the present tense and singular in number. Is, is the present
form, third person and singular in number of the verb BE, and makes, of the verb
make.

Show more of these nouns (on flashcards) and let them read each word
pronouncing the s ending correctly as /s/ or /z/.
Acrobatics
Philippines
Billiards
Tonsillitis
Measles

Civics
Athletics
Series
Ethics
United Nations

Aeronautics
Physics
Mumps
The Netherlands
Politics

Brainstorm on each word. What are you reminded of if you come across the
word acrobatics? Aeronautics?

C. Fixing Skills

Show some pictures of nouns ending in s or es, but they are singular in
meaning and ask the pupils to tell something about each picture. Encourage
them to make the noun the subject for their sentences.
For example:
Acrobatics develops flexible bodies, arms and legs.

D. Generalization
Do all plural nouns ending in s or es mean also plural? How does this noun
agree with the verb in the present tense that is used with it?
E. Valuing

How much work can be done if all work cooperatively?

What value did you learn from Francis talk which we need to practice?

F. Practice Exercises
a.

Say WOW Correct if the given noun is plural in form but singular in meaning
and WOW, WOW if it is not.

1. measles
2. scissors
3. gymnastics
4. pants
5. physics

6. tongs
7. pliers
8. linguistics
9. stairs
10. economics

b. Divide the class into four. Give each group1/4 manila paper. Each will underline
the correct nouns that are plural in form but singular in meaning. The first group to
post on the board receives the most recognition.
1.

(Measles, Measle) is a common illness among seven-year-old children and below.

2.

(Economics, Economic) is Alfreds best-liked subject.

3.

Is the (new, news) important to know?

4.

(Physic, Physics) is a difficult subject.

5.

The (Netherlands, Netherland) is having a serious problem on population.

c. Choose the correct verb form.

1.

Ethics (is, are) the study of right and wrong.

2.

Aeronautics (interest, interests) my brother a lot.

3.

A series of lecture and demonstration on waste management (is, are) the top project of
the Science Adventure Club.

4.

Civics (deal, deals) with good citizenship.

5.

The United States (is, are) one of the richest countries in the world.
d. Spell the following nouns correctly and use them in meaningful sentences.
(Use show me card)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

IV.

measles
news
Mathematics
acrobatics
Civics

Evaluation
A. Match Column A with Column B.
Column A
Column B
1.

It is good for the body.

a. mumps

2.

_____ is for sociable people.

b. billiards

3.

It is my friends favorite game.

c. athletics

4.
5.

_____ is a very uncomfortable

disease.
_____ is interesting if you
understand it.

d. Mathematics
e. politics

G. Write the correct spelling of the following nouns:

1. tonsillitis
2. Philippines
3. calisthenics
4. physics
5. measles
V.

Assignment:
Use the following nouns in good sentences.
1. economics
2. news
3. United States
4. Civics
5. electronics

Department of Education
Region III
Division of Bulacan
District of Angat
SULUCAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sulucan, Angat, Bulacan

A Semi-Detailed Lesson Plan

In English VI
(Nouns that are Plural in form but Singular
in meaning)

Prepared by:
______________________
DIVINA S. ARENA
Student Teacher

Approved by:
________________________________
MA. LOURDES ALVAREZ
Cooperating Teacher