Introduction (3 minutes) • Introduce the lesson by explaining to the class what proper nouns are. Copy down a few proper nouns on the board such as: John, London, McDonalds. Tell the students to think of why they are different from general nouns.

Lesson Outline (20 minutes) • Explain what proper nouns are, by discussing examples. Give modern examples that students can relate to such as: Lady Gaga, Coca Cola. • Explain what capital letters are used for when it comes to proper nouns. • Watch a short video on proper nouns (Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90k-CiKn_XI) • Practise identifying the proper nouns in sentences (Worksheet: https://www.onlinemathlearning.com/image-files/worksheets/grade2/pic-grammar-nouns.pdf)

Questions (5 minutes) • Ask students to explain what a proper noun is. • Ask students to provide examples of proper nouns. • Ask students to identify proper nouns in sentences.

Assessment (2 minutes) • Ask students to complete a multiple-choice quiz that covers their knowledge of proper nouns (Quiz: https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=proper-nouns-mcq).

Differentiation • Offer differentiated activities such as an online group game (Game: https://www.education.com/games/grammar/proper-nouns/), and an app (App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teacher-approved-proper-nouns/id1006489654) to help those pupils who are struggling.

Plenary (3 minutes) • Summarise the lesson by asking students to name three proper nouns. • Explain how the students should use proper nouns in their speech and writing. Ask questions to check for understanding. • Remind students to use capital letters for proper nouns.