Introduction:

Welcome to today’s lesson on proper nouns! Today we will discuss what a proper noun is, be able to recognize and identify proper nouns, and know how to use them in our writing.

Lesson Outline: 1. What are proper nouns? 2. Where can proper nouns be found? 3. Identify proper nouns by completing worksheets 4. Apply understanding of proper nouns by writing a short story

Questioning: Examples of questions could include: • What is a proper noun? • What are some examples of proper nouns? • Where can we find proper nouns? • What is a common noun? • How can you tell the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?

Assessment: Have the students complete a worksheet to assess their understanding and identify their areas of confusion.

Differentiation: For visual learners, pair an image with a definition of a proper noun to help the student better comprehend the material. For more advanced learners, create a chart of proper nouns and common nouns to foster a deeper understanding of the material.

Plenary: Review the definitions of proper nouns, explain common mistakes, and test the student’s understanding with a quiz or a simple game.

Resources: • Video: What is a Proper Noun? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRcaHMnW8So • Worksheet: Identifying Nouns - https://www.superteacherworksheets.com/grammar/5-proper-noun-grading.html