Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a noun is. Explain that a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Then, introduce the concept of proper nouns. Explain that proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things and always begin with a capital letter.

Lesson Outline: 1. Define proper nouns and give examples. 2. Explain the difference between common and proper nouns. 3. Provide examples of proper nouns in sentences. 4. Have students identify proper nouns in sentences. 5. Provide a worksheet for students to practice identifying proper nouns. 6. Play a game where students have to identify proper nouns in a story or passage.

Questioning: 1. What is a proper noun? 2. Can you give an example of a proper noun? 3. How do you know when a word is a proper noun? 4. Can you identify the proper nouns in this sentence?

Assessment: Provide a worksheet for students to identify proper nouns in sentences. Review the worksheet as a class to ensure understanding.

Differentiation: For students who need extra support, provide a list of proper nouns for them to practice identifying. For students who need a challenge, have them write their own sentences using proper nouns.

Plenary: Review the concept of proper nouns and ask students to share one proper noun they learned today.

Resources: 1. Proper Nouns Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZzZUzZTJZ0 2. Proper Nouns Worksheet: https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/174834/proper-nouns-worksheet-1.pdf 3. Proper Nouns Game: https://www.turtlediary.com/game/identify-proper-nouns.html