Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns (Grade 7)

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a noun is and provide a brief explanation. - Explain that today’s lesson will focus specifically on proper nouns, which are a type of noun that names specific people, places, things, or ideas. - Emphasize the importance of using proper nouns correctly in writing and speaking.

Lesson Outline: 1. Definition and Examples of Proper Nouns: - Display a list of common nouns on the board (e.g., dog, city, book) and ask students to identify which ones are proper nouns. - Explain that proper nouns always begin with a capital letter and give specific names to people, places, things, or ideas (e.g., Max, Paris, Harry Potter). - Provide examples of different types of proper nouns, such as personal names, geographical locations, brand names, and titles of books or movies.

1. Identifying Proper Nouns: - Show a video resource that explains and provides examples of proper nouns (e.g., “Proper Nouns Song” by Have Fun Teaching - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ). - Engage students in a discussion by asking questions like: - Can you identify any proper nouns in the video? - Can you think of any other examples of proper nouns? - Why do you think it is important to use proper nouns correctly?

2. Capitalization Rules for Proper Nouns: - Present a set of rules for capitalizing proper nouns, including: - Capitalize the first letter of a person’s name (e.g., John). - Capitalize the first letter of a place’s name (e.g., London). - Capitalize the first letter of a brand or company name (e.g., Nike). - Capitalize the first letter of a title of a book, movie, or song (e.g., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone). - Provide examples for each rule and ask students to identify the proper nouns and explain why they are capitalized.

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, ask students questions to check their understanding and encourage participation, such as: - Can you give an example of a proper noun? - How would you differentiate between a common noun and a proper noun? - Why is it important to use capital letters for proper nouns?

Assessment: - Distribute a worksheet for students to practice identifying and capitalizing proper nouns (e.g., “Proper Nouns Worksheet” - https://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/nouns/proper/). - Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and check for understanding. - Collect and review the completed worksheets to assess individual student performance.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide a list of proper nouns and ask them to categorize them into different types (e.g., names of people, names of places). - For students who need a challenge, ask them to create a short story or paragraph using as many proper nouns as possible, ensuring they are capitalized correctly.

Plenary: - Summarize the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of using proper nouns correctly. - Ask students to share one thing they learned about proper nouns during the lesson. - Conclude by showing a short video that reinforces the concept of proper nouns (e.g., “Proper Nouns Rap” by Grammaropolis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M4zG3Dvzj4).

Note: The provided video and worksheet resources are suggestions and can be substituted with other suitable resources based on availability and preference.