Introduction: Begin the lesson by discussing with your students how a proper noun is different than a regular noun. Explain to them that proper nouns are used to identify specific people, places, and things. You may want to provide some examples to make the concept more concrete.

Lesson Outline:

1. Provide a Definition: Explain to the students that proper nouns are made up of words used to specifically identify people, places, and things.

2. Examine Specific Examples: Discuss different examples of proper nouns, including their names (e.g. Max, London), jobs (e.g. teacher, nurse), titles (The Lord of the Rings), days (Friday) and more. Encourage students to come up with their own examples.

3. Practice Proper Nouns: Share with the students a video resource to illustrate proper nouns. (You may link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm0saoBIcdw) Pass out copies of the worksheet Template - Proper Nouns (Link to the worksheet: https://www.tes.com/lessons/rqo75HZj-1YnXQ/proper-nouns-template) In pairs, students will identify proper nouns in a list of words and fill out the worksheet.

Questioning:

Throughout this lesson, ask questions that will help students gauge their understanding of proper nouns. For example, “Can you give me an example of a proper noun?” or “What types of words would you use as a proper noun?” To assess comprehension, you might also ask students to explain the difference between a proper noun and a regular noun.

Assessment:

To assess comprehension of the lesson, have the students complete the worksheet. Additionally, you may have them split into small groups and ask them to write their own sentences that contain proper nouns.

Differentiation:

For advanced students, have them come up with their own examples of proper nouns to share with the class. For English Language Learners who are slower-paced, you can use visuals and pair them with a student who is stronger in English. For students with special needs, you may want to use more interactive activities to help them understand the concept.

Plenary: After the activity, discuss with the students what they learned about proper nouns. Encourage them to share learning with each other, and review the main points of the lesson.

Conclusion:

Overall, this lesson plan aims to provide an introduction to proper nouns and give the students an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the concept. It also provides a platform for practice and review, so that the students can apply their knowledge.