Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns

Grade Level: Secondary 10

Subject: English Language Arts

Duration: 45 minutes

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what a noun is and provide a brief explanation if needed. - Explain that today’s lesson will focus specifically on proper nouns, which are a type of noun that names specific people, places, things, or ideas. - Share the learning objectives for the lesson: to understand what proper nouns are, identify them in sentences, and use them correctly in writing.

Lesson Outline:

1. Definition and Examples of Proper Nouns (10 minutes) - Show a short video that explains proper nouns, such as:
   • “Proper Nouns” by Grammaropolis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ) - Discuss the video and ask students to provide examples of proper nouns they heard or saw. - Provide additional examples of proper nouns, such as names of people, cities, countries, brands, etc. - Distribute a worksheet with sentences and ask students to underline the proper nouns they find.

2. Identifying Proper Nouns (10 minutes) - Engage students in a discussion about the importance of capitalizing proper nouns. - Display a series of sentences on the board or through a presentation, some of which contain proper nouns and others that do not. - Ask students to identify and circle the proper nouns in each sentence. - Encourage students to explain their choices and discuss any uncertainties as a class.

3. Using Proper Nouns in Writing (15 minutes) - Provide students with a writing prompt, such as “Write a paragraph about your favorite city.” - Instruct students to include at least three proper nouns in their writing. - Allow students time to write and encourage them to use proper nouns accurately and creatively. - Circulate the classroom to provide support and guidance as needed.

Questioning: - What is a proper noun? - Can you give an example of a proper noun? - How can we identify proper nouns in a sentence? - Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns? - How can we use proper nouns effectively in our writing?

Assessment: - Monitor students’ participation during class discussions and their ability to identify and use proper nouns correctly. - Collect and review the completed worksheet to assess students’ understanding of identifying proper nouns in sentences. - Evaluate students’ writing paragraphs to determine their ability to incorporate proper nouns accurately.

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide a list of common proper nouns as a reference during the lesson. - Offer sentence examples with proper nouns already underlined for students who may struggle with identifying them. - Pair students with stronger language skills with those who may need extra assistance during the writing activity.

Plenary: - Review the main points covered in the lesson, emphasizing the definition and importance of proper nouns. - Ask students to share one thing they learned about proper nouns during the lesson. - Summarize the key takeaways and encourage students to continue practicing their understanding of proper nouns in their writing.

Resources: - “Proper Nouns” by Grammaropolis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JZ_D3ELwOQ - Proper Nouns Worksheet: [Insert link to worksheet resource]