Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns for Primary 1 Children

Subject: English Language Arts Topic: Proper Nouns Grade Level: Primary 1 (6-7 years old)

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a noun is. Allow them to share their answers. - Explain that a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or animal. - Introduce the concept of proper nouns, explaining that they are special nouns that name specific people, places, things, or animals. - Show examples of proper nouns on the board, such as names of people (e.g., John, Sarah), names of places (e.g., London, Paris), names of things (e.g., Coca-Cola, PlayStation), and names of animals (e.g., Simba, Nemo). - Engage the students in a brief discussion about why proper nouns are important and how they help us communicate more effectively.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduction to Proper Nouns (10 minutes) 2. Identifying Proper Nouns (15 minutes) 3. Practice Activities (15 minutes) 4. Assessment (10 minutes) 5. Differentiation (10 minutes) 6. Plenary (5 minutes)

Questioning: - Throughout the lesson, use the following questions to engage students and check their understanding: 1. What is a noun? 2. What is a proper noun? 3. Can you give an example of a proper noun? 4. How do proper nouns help us communicate better?

Assessment: - Distribute a worksheet to each student, containing sentences with missing proper nouns. - Instruct the students to fill in the blanks with the appropriate proper nouns. - Collect and review the completed worksheets to assess the students’ understanding of proper nouns.

Differentiation: - For students who need extra support, provide additional examples of proper nouns and offer more guided practice. - For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to create their own sentences using proper nouns and share them with the class.

Plenary: - Recap the main points of the lesson by asking the students to share one proper noun they learned today. - Encourage students to ask any remaining questions or share any thoughts they have about proper nouns. - Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the importance of using proper nouns correctly in their writing and communication.

Video Resources: 1. Proper Nouns Song by Have Fun Teaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PzrW7-Tf7o 2. Proper Nouns for Kids by Kids Learning Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PzrW7-Tf7o

Worksheet Resources: 1. Proper Nouns Worksheet by Education.com: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105827/proper-nouns.pdf 2. Proper Nouns Practice Worksheet by K12Reader: https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/proper-nouns-1.pdf

Note: Please ensure that the video and worksheet resources are appropriate for your specific classroom and curriculum requirements.