Introduction:

Greet the class and introduce the topic. Explain what a proper noun is and how it is different from a common noun. Ask the students if they can name some common nouns and elicit some examples from the students before introducing the topic of proper nouns.

Lesson Outline:

• Introduce the concept of proper nouns
• Discuss what makes something a proper noun
• Examples of proper nouns
• Practice writing and identifying proper nouns

Video Resources: - Brainpop video: https://www.brainpop.com/english/grammar/propernouns/ - Kahn Academy video: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/parts-of-speech-basics/nouns/v/naming-things-with-proper-nouns

Questioning:

Encourage student participation during the introduction stage and throughout the lesson by asking the class for examples of common and proper nouns. For the concept of proper nouns, ask the students open-ended questions about what makes something a proper noun, for example: “When do we use a capital letter to start a word?”

Assessment:

Observe students’ level of understanding and engagement during the lesson. Ask the students to come up with their own examples of proper nouns and assess spelling and grammar.

Worksheet Resources: - Super Teacher Worksheets: https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/proper-nouns.html - Education.com: https://www.education.com/worksheets/grammar/proper-nouns/

Differentiation:

Provide a variety of resources aimed at different levels of understanding. Sample worksheet activities with pictures, fill-in-the-blank or true/false statements could be used.

Plenary:

Review the main points by discussing correct examples of proper nouns and incorrect examples of common nouns. Ask students to explain the difference between the two grammatical concepts. Give praise to those students who are able to explain the concept clearly and accurately.