Introduction

Introduce the topic: Today, we are going to learn about proper nouns.

A brief explanation of what proper nouns are, using simple language.

Let’s watch a short video to review what we know.

Lesson Outline

(Use the following powerpoint in combination with the video: https://www.slideshare.net/zabeth6/proper-nouns-powerpoint )

1. Discuss the difference between common nouns and proper nouns. Ask the students to give examples of both.

2. Explain the rules for forming proper nouns, such as capitalizing the first letter.

3. Have the students practice identifying proper nouns in sentences.

4. Have the students sort words into proper and common nouns.

Questioning

• What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
• What are some examples of common nouns?
• Are all proper nouns capitalized? Why/why not?
• How do you identify a proper noun in a sentence?

Assessment

Ask the students to work in pairs to create a story using only proper nouns. Have the students share their stories with the group.

Differentiation

Gifted & Talented: Have the students create a more complicated story with more proper nouns.

Lower Ability: Give the students a worksheet with sentences that have proper nouns. Have them identify the proper nouns and circle them. (e.g. Worksheet: https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/proper-nouns-2/ )

Plenary

Review what the students have learned so far about proper nouns. Discuss some real-life examples of proper nouns. For example, the students’ names, the city they live in, a popular sports team etc.