Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of a proper noun. Explain that proper nouns are words that refer to specific people, places, or things such as names, cities, countries, religions, etc. Ask the students for examples of proper nouns and write some of their responses onto the board.

Lesson Outline (25 minutes)

1. Introduce the video “What is a Proper Noun?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hoqXXl1CrHc) and ask the students to pay attention to when the video mentions proper nouns.

2. Provide the students with a worksheet on proper nouns (https://www.k-5mathteachingresources.com/proper-nouns.html) and provide individual instruction for each student as needed.

3. Provide the students with an opportunity to practice on their own by writing out 10 different proper nouns. Give the students a few examples and lead a discussion on proper nouns.

Questioning (5 minutes)

1. What are some examples of proper nouns that we discuss in the video?
2. What does the word “proper” mean?
3. Can you think of 5 other examples of proper nouns?

Assessment (5 minutes)

Assess the students’ understanding of proper nouns by having them write out 10 different proper nouns.

Differentiation (5 minutes)

For those who need extra help, provide individual instruction and allow them to use the worksheet as a reference. For those who need a challenge, ask them to come up with five more examples of proper nouns.

Plenary (5 minutes)

In conclusion, review the main points of the lesson overview. Summarize the definition of a proper noun and ask the students to share one example of a proper noun that they used in the lesson.