Introduction

Welcome, class! Today we’ll be learning about proper nouns. Proper nouns are special words that are used to refer to certain people, places, and things. We’ll start off with some fun activities to introduce the idea of proper nouns, and then we’ll move into more in-depth learning.

Lesson Outline

1. Introduce proper nouns with a story.

2. Watch a video about proper nouns (Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlDjO3IEOAA)

3. Do a worksheet about proper nouns (Worksheet link: https://www.learningactivities.us/language-arts/proper-nouns/worksheet/)

4. Practice writing proper nouns

5. Discuss proper nouns

Questioning

• What is a proper noun?

• Who, what, and where can we use proper nouns to refer to?

• Can you give me an example of a proper noun?

Assessment

• Have students come up with their own sentences using proper nouns.

• Have students review the worksheet and answer any questions they may have.

Differentiation

• For visual learners, have students draw a picture that reflects a proper noun.

• For auditory learners, have students create a rap using proper nouns.

Plenary

In summary, a proper noun is a special word for people, places, or things. Can anyone give me an example of a proper noun? Great!

Now that we’ve reviewed proper nouns, let’s practice using them!