Grade 6, present simple

The Magic S

He, She, It + verb-S and spelling spells. Habits, facts and routines: I play, she plays, do you play? The first tense every Sri Lankan student learns.

The rule in one line

He / She / It + Verb① + s / es / ies

What is in this lesson

  • Short steps6 steps with pictures, sound and instant feedback.
  • Chalkboard trickThe Magic S: He · She · It: a picture on the board that makes the rule easy to remember.
  • Notes to copyA short note for the exercise book, made for the Sri Lankan classroom.
  • Sinhala and Tamil helpPress and hold any English word to see its meaning.

Practise it with games

After the lesson, students pick a game and choose “The Magic S”. Every question in the game then uses this lesson, at their grade.

  • Whack-a-WordMoles pop up with words — bonk the right one, fast!
  • Fishing FrenzyCast your line and reel in the fish with the right word!
  • Tense Cube 3DSpin the magic cube until the right word faces you!
  • Verb InvadersAliens are invading! Blast the one with the right word!

See all 45 games

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Questions parents ask

Which grade learns The Magic S?

In English Genius it is a Grade 6 lesson, in the present simple topic. Students in any later grade can open it again to revise.

How do students practise The Magic S?

With games: they choose this lesson inside any of 45 games, so every question uses it. There is also a short note to copy into the exercise book.

How much does it cost?

7 days of everything for Rs. 100, then from Rs. 750 a month.

Try everything for 7 days for Rs. 100

Message us on WhatsApp or call 072 399 3300. We make the account and send the student ID card the same day.