Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns

Grade Level: 6th Grade (12-year-old children)

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a noun is. Allow a few responses and then explain that a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. - Tell students that today, they will be learning about a specific type of noun called “proper nouns.” - Display a few examples of proper nouns on the board, such as names of people, cities, countries, and specific brands. - Explain that proper nouns always begin with a capital letter, unlike common nouns.

Lesson Outline: 1. Definition and Examples of Proper Nouns: a. Show a short video explaining proper nouns, such as: - “Proper Nouns” by Grammaropolis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ) b. Discuss the video and ask students to provide examples of proper nouns they heard or saw in the video. c. Provide additional examples of proper nouns and ask students to identify them.

1. Identifying Proper Nouns: a. Distribute a worksheet with sentences containing common nouns. b. Instruct students to identify and underline the proper nouns in each sentence. c. Allow time for students to complete the worksheet individually. d. Review the answers as a class, discussing why each identified word is a proper noun.

2. Capitalization Rules for Proper Nouns: a. Explain that proper nouns are always capitalized, but there are specific rules to follow. b. Show a video that explains capitalization rules for proper nouns, such as:

   • “Capitalization Rules for Proper Nouns” by English Lessons with Adam (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ) c. Discuss the video and ask students to provide examples of proper nouns that follow the capitalization rules.

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask questions to engage students and check their understanding. Some sample questions include: 1. What is a proper noun? 2. Can you give an example of a proper noun? 3. How can you identify a proper noun in a sentence? 4. Why do proper nouns always begin with a capital letter? 5. What are some capitalization rules for proper nouns?

Assessment: - To assess students’ understanding of proper nouns, provide the following activities: 1. Create a “Proper Noun Collage”: Instruct students to find and cut out proper nouns from magazines or newspapers. They should then glue these proper nouns onto a poster board or construction paper, creating a collage. 2. Write a Proper Noun Story: Ask students to write a short story that includes at least five proper nouns. Encourage them to use proper capitalization for each noun. 3. Online Quiz: Assign an online quiz to assess students’ understanding of proper nouns, such as: - “Proper Nouns Quiz” by Education.com (https://www.education.com/quiz/grade-four-proper-nouns/)

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support: - Provide a list of proper nouns for them to practice identifying and categorizing. - Offer sentence completion activities where students fill in the blanks with appropriate proper nouns. - For students who need an extra challenge: - Encourage them to create a proper noun scavenger hunt, where they find and categorize proper nouns in their environment. - Assign them a writing task to create a dialogue between two characters, using proper nouns effectively.

Plenary: - Summarize the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of proper nouns and their capitalization rules. - Ask students to share one thing they learned about proper nouns during the lesson. - Provide feedback and address any misconceptions or questions that may have arisen during the lesson.

Resources: 1. “Proper Nouns” by Grammaropolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ 2. “Capitalization Rules for Proper Nouns” by English Lessons with Adam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ 3. Proper Nouns Worksheet: [Insert link to worksheet] 4. “Proper Nouns Quiz” by Education.com: [Insert link to online quiz]