Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns

Grade Level: High School (9th-12th grade)

Objective: Students will be able to identify and use proper nouns correctly in written and spoken language.

Introduction: 1. 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. 2. Introduce the concept of proper nouns, explaining that they are a specific type of noun that names a particular person, place, or thing and always begins with a capital letter. 3. Engage students by providing examples of proper nouns, such as names of people (e.g., Barack Obama), places (e.g., Eiffel Tower), and things (e.g., Coca-Cola).

Lesson Outline: 1. Definition and Examples of Proper Nouns: a. Present a brief PowerPoint presentation or video explaining the definition and examples of proper nouns. b. Use visual aids and real-life examples to help students understand the concept better.

1. Identifying Proper Nouns: a. Provide a list of sentences on the board or through a shared document. b. Instruct students to identify and underline the proper nouns in each sentence. c. Discuss the answers as a class, allowing students to explain their choices.

2. Capitalization Rules for Proper Nouns: a. Explain the capitalization rules for proper nouns, such as capitalizing the first letter of a person’s name, the names of specific places, and brand names. b. Show examples of correct and incorrect capitalization of proper nouns. c. Discuss any questions or confusion students may have.

Questioning: 1. What is a proper noun? 2. Can you give examples of proper nouns? 3. How can you identify a proper noun in a sentence? 4. What are the capitalization rules for proper nouns?

Assessment: 1. Worksheet Activity: Distribute a worksheet with sentences containing common nouns and proper nouns. Instruct students to circle the proper nouns in each sentence. Collect and review the worksheets for individual assessment. - Worksheet Resource: Proper Nouns Worksheet

Differentiation: 1. For students who need extra support, provide a list of proper nouns and ask them to categorize them into people, places, and things. 2. For advanced students, challenge them to write a short paragraph using as many proper nouns as possible while maintaining proper capitalization.

Plenary: 1. Review the main points of the lesson by asking students to share one proper noun they learned today and explain why it is a proper noun. 2. Summarize the importance of using proper nouns correctly in written and spoken language. 3. Encourage students to continue practicing their understanding of proper nouns in their everyday communication.

Video Resources: 1. Proper Nouns Song 2. Proper Nouns Rap

Note: Please ensure that the provided video resources are appropriate for your specific school and classroom environment.