Introduction

Begin the lesson by explaining what a proper noun is. A proper noun is a word that identifies a particular person, place or thing. Introduce the format of the lesson and emphasize the importance of proper nouns.

Lesson Outline

• Discuss examples of proper nouns such as people’s names, geographic locations and landmarks, days of the week and months of the year, organizations and institutions, etc.

• Introduce the rules for capitalizing proper nouns.

• Discuss the difference between common and proper nouns.

• Introduce abbreviations and acronyms, and explain when they should be capitalized.

• Practice identifying proper nouns and writing them using correct capitalization.

• Complete a worksheet to identify the correct capitalization of proper nouns or to identify whether words are common or proper nouns.

Questioning

Throughout the lesson, ask questions such as:

• What are some examples of proper nouns?

• Why do we capitalize proper nouns?

• What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

• What types of abbreviations should be capitalized?

Assessment

Observe student responses and participation during the lesson. Have students demonstrate knowledge through practice exercises and completing a worksheet.

Differentiation

Provide students with different levels of support by offering examples and scaffolded worksheets.

Plenary

Summarize the key points of the lesson, discuss the importance of learning about proper nouns, and provide students with an opportunity to ask questions.

Resource Links

• Proper Nouns - YouTube Video: http://bit.ly/2XHtmud

• Proper Nouns Worksheet: http://bit.ly/2Y71pC5