Introduction:

Welcome to our lesson on proper nouns! Today we will learn what proper nouns are and how to use them correctly.

Lesson Outline:

1. Explain what a proper noun is. (A proper noun is a specific name or title of a person, place, or thing. It is always capitalized)

2. Have the students give examples of proper nouns.

3. Create a chart on the board with two columns. One column should be labeled, “Proper Nouns,” and the other should be labeled, “Common Nouns.”

4. Have the students give examples of both types of nouns and fill in the chart.

5. Have the students watch this video on proper nouns:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVgK8TlTQdw

1. Have the students complete this worksheet on proper nouns:

https://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/nouns/

Questioning:

• What is a proper noun?

• Can you give me an example of a proper noun?

• Can you give me an example of a common noun?

Assessment:

Have the students write a short story using only proper nouns.

Differentiation:

Provide students who need additional assistance with an easier version of the worksheet.

Plenary:

Have the students write 3 examples of proper nouns on a piece of paper and then hold up their paper for the class to check and discuss.