Introduction:

Welcome to our lesson today on proper nouns. Proper nouns are the special type of nouns that refer to a particular name or title of something. Today, you will explore the various types of proper nouns, how to recognize them, and how to use them in sentence construction.

Outline:

1. Definition of a proper noun (e.g., a name or title of something)
2. Distinguishing between proper nouns and common nouns
3. The importance of capitalizing proper nouns
4. Overview of types of proper nouns: a. Person’s name b. Place c. Things d. Ideas and qualities
5. Handwriting practice

Questioning:

1. What is a proper noun?
2. What is the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?
3. Why do we need to capitalize proper nouns?
4. What are some examples of proper nouns?

Assessment:

Assessment includes a post-lesson quiz that will assess the student’s understanding of the topics discussed. Furthermore, during the lesson, teachers should encourage students to participate in discussions and ask questions to gauge student understanding.

Differentiation:

Teachers can differentiate instruction by providing additional resources for students who need more support. This can include worksheets and interactive activities that students can use to practice identifying and using proper nouns.

Plenary:

The teacher will assign students a writing homework assignment that requires the students to identify and use proper nouns in their writing. Furthermore, the teacher can have a group discussion on the past lesson, their writing homework and any other questions that students may have.

Resources:

Video: - National Geographic Kids – Exploring Proper Nouns – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARHKYjJ8_oQ

Worksheet: - What’s Up With Proper Nouns? – https://www.teachables.scholastic.com/teachables/auth/sr_document/worksheet_7898.pdf