Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns

Grade Level: Primary 15 (approximately 9-10 years old)

Subject: English Language Arts

Duration: 45 minutes

Objective: Students will be able to identify and use proper nouns correctly in sentences.

Materials: - Whiteboard or blackboard - Markers or chalk - Chart paper - Worksheets (print enough copies for each student) - Video resources (links provided below) - Proper Nouns Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ - Proper Nouns Explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ

Introduction: 1. Greet the students and explain that today’s lesson is about proper nouns. 2. Ask the students if they know what a noun is. Allow a few responses and provide a simple definition if needed. 3. Explain that a proper noun is a specific name given to a person, place, or thing. 4. Show the students a few examples of proper nouns written on the board (e.g., John, London, Statue of Liberty). 5. Play the Proper Nouns Song video to engage the students and introduce the concept in a fun way.

Lesson Outline: 1. Write the definition of a proper noun on the board: “A proper noun is a specific name given to a person, place, or thing.” 2. Discuss examples of proper nouns with the students, encouraging them to share their own examples. 3. Write a few sentences on the board, some with proper nouns and some without. Ask the students to identify the proper nouns in each sentence. 4. Use the Proper Nouns Explained video to reinforce the concept and provide additional examples. 5. Provide a list of common proper nouns on chart paper and discuss them with the students, emphasizing the importance of capitalizing proper nouns. 6. Distribute the worksheets to the students and explain the instructions. Allow them to work individually or in pairs to complete the worksheet. 7. Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and answer any questions the students may have. 8. Collect the completed worksheets for assessment.

Questioning: 1. What is a proper noun? 2. Can you give me an example of a proper noun? 3. How do we capitalize proper nouns? 4. Can you identify the proper nouns in this sentence? 5. Can you think of a proper noun that starts with the letter “S”?

Assessment: - Evaluate the completed worksheets to assess students’ understanding of proper nouns. - Observe students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. - Provide feedback and guidance during the lesson to address any misconceptions.

Differentiation: - For students who need extra support, provide additional examples and guided practice. - For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to create their own sentences using proper nouns. - Use visual aids, such as pictures or flashcards, to help visual learners understand and identify proper nouns.

Plenary: 1. Review the concept of proper nouns with the students. 2. Ask a few students to share a proper noun they learned today. 3. Summarize the importance of using proper nouns correctly in writing. 4. Encourage students to continue practicing identifying and using proper nouns in their daily lives.

Worksheet Resources: - Proper Nouns Worksheet: https://www.teach-nology.com/worksheets/language_arts/nouns/proper/1/ - Proper Nouns Practice Worksheet: https://www.k12reader.com/worksheet/proper-nouns-worksheet/

Note: The provided video links are examples and can be replaced with other suitable resources based on availability and preference.