Title: Exploring Nouns: Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

Grade Level: Primary 3 Subject: Language Arts Strands: Grammar and Mechanics, Speaking & Listening

Duration: 60 minutes

Lesson Objectives: 1. Identify and define nouns, common nouns, and proper nouns. 2. Differentiate between common nouns and proper nouns. 3. Apply the knowledge of nouns in speaking and listening activities.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Index cards - Worksheets (optional) - Video resources (links provided below) - Assessment rubric

Lesson Outline: I. Introduction (Engage) - 10 minutes A. Greet the students and introduce the topic of nouns. B. Show a short video clip explaining the concept of nouns. (e.g., “Nouns: A Grammar Lesson” - https://youtu.be/7h8lqfJX4x4) C. Engage students in a brief discussion about what they already know about nouns.

II. Explore (Explore) - 15 minutes A. Write the word “noun” on the board and ask students to define it. B. Introduce common nouns and proper nouns, explaining the differences between them. C. Show a video clip that provides examples of common nouns and proper nouns. (e.g., “Common and Proper Nouns” - https://youtu.be/7h8lqfJX4x4) D. Distribute index cards to students and ask them to write down three examples of common nouns and three examples of proper nouns.

III. Explain (Explain) - 10 minutes A. Review the examples of common nouns and proper nouns provided by the students. B. Discuss the characteristics of common nouns (generic names) and proper nouns (specific names). C. Provide additional examples of common nouns and proper nouns, emphasizing the capitalization of proper nouns.

IV. Elaborate (Elaborate) - 15 minutes A. Divide the students into pairs or small groups. B. Provide each group with a set of index cards containing various nouns (common and proper). C. Instruct the students to sort the nouns into two categories: common nouns and proper nouns. D. Encourage students to discuss their choices and justify their categorization.

V. Evaluate (Evaluate) - 5 minutes A. Conduct a whole-class discussion to review the sorting activity. B. Use the assessment rubric to evaluate students’ understanding of nouns, common nouns, and proper nouns.

VI. Differentiation: A. For students who need additional support, provide visual aids or examples during the sorting activity. B. For advanced students, challenge them to create sentences using both common and proper nouns.

VII. Plenary (Extend) - 5 minutes A. Summarize the main points of the lesson. B. Show a short video clip that reinforces the concept of nouns. (e.g., “Nouns Song” - https://youtu.be/8J6Y3vXZx3E) C. Allow students to ask any remaining questions or share their thoughts on the topic.

Assessment: - Participation in class discussions and activities - Accuracy in categorizing nouns as common nouns or proper nouns - Ability to explain the differences between common nouns and proper nouns

Note: The provided video links are suggestions. Please review the content of the videos before using them in the classroom to ensure they align with your teaching objectives and are appropriate for your students.