Introduction: - Begin by asking the children if they know what a proper noun is. Explain that a proper noun is a specific name for a person, place, or thing. Give examples of proper nouns such as names of people, cities, and countries.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduce the concept of proper nouns using the example of fruits. Show pictures of apples, bananas, and oranges and ask the children to name them. 2. Explain that each fruit has a specific name, which is a proper noun. Write the names of the fruits on the board and explain that they always start with a capital letter. 3. Use the sentence “I like bananas” as an example of a sentence with a proper noun. Point out that “bananas” is a proper noun because it is the name of a specific fruit. 4. Have the children practice identifying proper nouns by asking them to name other fruits and identifying which ones are proper nouns. 5. Play a game of “Proper Noun Bingo” where the children have to identify proper nouns on their bingo cards. 6. Have the children practice writing proper nouns by asking them to write the names of the fruits on a piece of paper.

Classroom Games: - Proper Noun Bingo - Name That Fruit (identify proper nouns)

Assessment: - Ask the children to name three proper nouns they learned in the lesson. - Have the children write the names of the fruits on a piece of paper and check for correct capitalization.

Differentiation: - For children who are struggling, provide additional examples of proper nouns and give them extra practice identifying them. - For children who are excelling, challenge them to come up with their own proper nouns and use them in a sentence.

Plenary: - Review the concept of proper nouns and ask the children to share what they learned in the lesson.