Introduction

Start the lesson by introducing the concept of proper nouns and discussing how they are different from other nouns. Explain to the students that proper nouns are the names of specific people, places and things. Make sure to get the students involved by asking them to provide their own examples of proper nouns (e.g. John, New York, Disney).

Lesson Outline

1. Explain the definition of proper nouns and give examples.
2. Help the students identify proper nouns in words written on the board.
3. Watch this short video to introduce proper nouns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_M1ybtrpCFA
4. Have the students complete this worksheet on proper nouns: https://www.turtlediary.com/worksheet/proper-nouns.html
5. Review their answers and explain any mistakes.
6. Read aloud a story and have the students identify the proper nouns in the text.

Questioning

Enhance student understanding by using the “think, pair, share” strategy. Ask the students to think about and answer questions about the lesson content. Then, have them pair up with another classmate to share their responses.

Assessment

Use this quiz to assess the students’ understanding: https://www.quia.com/quiz/4300648.html

Differentiation

Provide different activities to help the students who are struggling and those who are at a higher level. For example, struggling students can write simple sentences using proper nouns while advanced students can play this game: https://www.funenglishgames.com/grammargames/propernoun/propernoun1.html

Plenary

Discuss what the students have learned today. Encourage them touse proper nouns when speaking and writing. Give them some tips for remembering when to use proper nouns.