Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns for Primary 3 Children

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a noun is. Explain that a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or animal. - Tell the students that today, they will be learning about a special type of noun called proper nouns. - Show the book “The Lost Spell” by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris to the students and explain that it contains a poem about a jackdaw, which is a type of bird. - Inform the students that they will be focusing on the proper noun “jackdaw” from the poem.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduce Proper Nouns: - Explain that proper nouns are specific names of people, places, things, or animals. - Provide examples of proper nouns such as names of people (e.g., John, Sarah), names of places (e.g., London, Paris), names of things (e.g., Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty), and names of animals (e.g., Jackdaw, Lion). - Emphasize that proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

1. Read the Poem: - Read the poem “Jackdaw” from “The Lost Spell” by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris aloud to the students. - Encourage the students to listen carefully for the proper noun “jackdaw” in the poem.

2. Questioning: - Ask the students questions to check their understanding of proper nouns: a. What is a proper noun? b. Can you give an example of a proper noun? c. What is the proper noun in the poem “Jackdaw”?

3. Worksheet Activity: - Distribute the “Proper Nouns Worksheet” to each student. - Instruct the students to identify and circle the proper nouns in the sentences provided. - Monitor the students’ progress and provide assistance as needed.

4. Assessment: - After completing the worksheet, collect and review the students’ work to assess their understanding of proper nouns. - Provide feedback and address any misconceptions.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide a list of proper nouns and ask them to categorize them into names of people, places, things, or animals. - For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to create their own sentences using proper nouns.

Plenary: - Recap the lesson by asking the students to share one proper noun they learned today. - Discuss why it is important to use capital letters for proper nouns. - Show a short video related to proper nouns to reinforce the concept. Here are some suggested video resources: a. “Proper Nouns Song” by Have Fun Teaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7jy0X3XmI b. “Proper Nouns” by Grammaropolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P7jy0X3XmI

Worksheet Resource: - Proper Nouns Worksheet: [Insert link to downloadable worksheet]

Book Resource: - “The Lost Spell” by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris: [Insert link to book]

Note: The specific poem “Jackdaw” from “The Lost Spell” by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris may not be available online. However, you can adapt this lesson plan to any other poem or text that includes proper nouns.