Race around the track in this fast-paced game. Watch as your car zooms along the race track with every question answered correctly. Each turn pushes players closer to the finish line as they test their knowledge and aim for a spot on the winner’s podium!

In this version, students practise identifying the correct plural form to complete each sentence. Questions include a range of irregular plurals, suffix changes, and word origin challenges - helping students apply their understanding of morphology, context, and syntax in an engaging way. It's perfect for extending vocabulary and refining spelling skills.

Let’s Race – Less Common Plurals & Suffixes is great for literacy rotations, spelling practise, or grammar warm-ups. Use it for individual play with a QR code, or as a competitive whole-class challenge on the interactive whiteboard.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and apply rules for forming less common plural nouns
• ✅ Understand how suffixes and word origins influence spelling
• ✅ Strengthen grammatical awareness through sentence completion
• ✅ Build vocabulary and morphological understanding
• ✅ Engage in high-paced literacy practise with game-based motivation

How to Play:

1. Students roll the dice and move their car forward on the race track.
2. They answer a sentence-based question by selecting the correct plural form.
3. Correct answers speed up their car; incorrect answers slow them down.
4. Special events may appear to shake up the race!
5. The game continues until all questions are answered. The player with the most points wins and takes the podium!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during grammar or spelling units that focus on irregular plurals and suffix patterns
• 💡 Great for Year 3–6 students developing advanced word knowledge
• 💡 Add to spelling rotations or targeted support sessions
• 💡 Follow up with a morphology task or plural word sort

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Let students personalise their experience by choosing from six characters before the game begins
• 💛 Select the number of players or teams at the start of the game to suit individual, paired, or group play
• 💛 Send the QR code home for students to play as a homework or revision task

Let’s Race – Less Common Plurals & Suffixes helps students sharpen their spelling, expand their word knowledge, and speed their way to language success!