Title: Exploring Nouns: Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

Grade Level: Primary 3 Subject: Language Arts - Writing Strand: Grammar

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Define nouns, common nouns, and proper nouns. 2. Differentiate between common nouns and proper nouns. 3. Identify and categorize common nouns and proper nouns in sentences.

Standards: - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.A: Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.B: Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Sentence strips with examples of common nouns and proper nouns - Index cards - Pencils - Worksheets (optional) - Computer or tablet with internet access (for video)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (Engage):
   • Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a noun is. Allow a few responses.
   • Explain that a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
   • Show a few examples of nouns written on the whiteboard or chart paper (e.g., dog, school, happiness).
   • Ask students to brainstorm more examples of nouns and write them on the board.
2. Lesson Outline (Explore, Explain): a. Common Nouns:
   • Introduce the concept of common nouns, explaining that they are general names for people, places, things, or ideas.
   • Provide examples of common nouns (e.g., teacher, city, book) and write them on the board.
   • Show a video to reinforce the concept of common nouns. For example, “Common Nouns Song” by Scratch Garden (https://youtu.be/7h-8uB6vdbw).
   • Engage students in a discussion about common nouns, asking them to identify common nouns in sentences provided on sentence strips.
   • Distribute index cards and ask students to write three common nouns they can see in the classroom. Collect the cards for assessment.

   b. Proper Nouns: - Introduce the concept of proper nouns, explaining that they are specific names for people, places, things, or ideas. - Provide examples of proper nouns (e.g., Mrs. Johnson, New York, Harry Potter) and write them on the board. - Show a video to reinforce the concept of proper nouns. For example, “Proper Nouns” by Grammaropolis (https://youtu.be/3Pz1fV8vXn8). - Engage students in a discussion about proper nouns, asking them to identify proper nouns in sentences provided on sentence strips. - Distribute index cards and ask students to write three proper nouns they can think of. Collect the cards for assessment.

3. Assessment (Elaborate):
   • Provide a worksheet with sentences containing both common and proper nouns. Students should identify and underline the nouns in each sentence, then categorize them as common or proper.
   • Alternatively, conduct a group activity where students work in pairs to create sentences using common and proper nouns. They can then share their sentences with the class, identifying the nouns used.
4. Differentiation:
   • For students who need extra support, provide additional examples of common and proper nouns and offer more guided practice.
   • For advanced students, encourage them to create sentences using both common and proper nouns, challenging them to include more complex sentence structures.
5. Conclusion (Evaluate):
   • Review the concepts of nouns, common nouns, and proper nouns.
   • Ask students to share one common noun and one proper noun they learned during the lesson.
   • Summarize the importance of using common and proper nouns correctly in writing.

Note: The videos provided are suggestions and can be substituted with other appropriate videos based on availability and preference.