Introduction:

Good morning everybody! Today we are going to learn about a special type of noun called a “proper noun”. A proper noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea. They are usually capitalized. (video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiJowFkzj3A)

Lesson Outline:

1. Talk about specific people and things. - Discuss some of the proper nouns in the classroom and school (i.e. Bob, Ms. Smith, Chicago, etc.)
2. Brainstorm different kinds of proper nouns. - Talk about people, places, things and ideas and how to recognize when you see a proper noun.
3. Give examples of proper nouns. - Use a chart to fill in some examples of proper nouns for each category. 4.Complete a worksheet on identifying proper nouns. (worksheet: https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/proper-nouns/)
4. Review and explain the rules of proper nouns.

Questioning:

-Can somebody give me an example of a proper noun? -What are the four categories of proper nouns? -Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns?

Assessment:

-Have the students complete the worksheet on proper nouns to assess the level of understanding -Create a quiz to assess the student’s knowledge of proper nouns

Differentiation:

-For those who need more help, provide additional worksheets and resources -For those who demonstrate mastery, provide an enrichment activity such as finding an example of a proper noun for each category

Plenary:

To finish up, let’s all answer this question: What is the difference between a common and a proper noun?