Lesson Plan: Proper Nouns for Year 5 Children

Subject: English Topic: Proper Nouns Duration: 45 minutes

Introduction: 1. Begin the lesson by asking the students if they know what a noun is. Allow a few responses and then explain that a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. 2. Tell the students that today, they will be learning about a specific type of noun called “proper nouns.” 3. Show the students a few examples of proper nouns, such as names of people (e.g., John, Mary), names of places (e.g., London, Statue of Liberty), and names of things (e.g., Coca-Cola, Harry Potter). 4. Explain that proper nouns always begin with a capital letter, unlike common nouns.

Lesson Outline: 1. Introduce the concept of proper nouns and their characteristics. 2. Provide examples of proper nouns and discuss why they are different from common nouns. 3. Engage the students in a discussion about the importance of using proper nouns in writing and communication. 4. Show a video resource to reinforce the concept of proper nouns (see video resource link below). 5. Distribute worksheets to the students and guide them through completing the exercises (see worksheet resource link below). 6. Engage the students in a question and answer session to assess their understanding of proper nouns. 7. Provide differentiation strategies to cater to students with different learning needs. 8. Conclude the lesson with a plenary activity to summarize the key points learned.

Questioning: 1. What is a noun? 2. How are proper nouns different from common nouns? 3. Can you give examples of proper nouns? 4. Why is it important to use proper nouns in writing and communication?

Assessment: 1. Observe students’ participation and engagement during the discussion and activities. 2. Assess students’ completion of the worksheet exercises. 3. Evaluate students’ responses during the question and answer session.

Differentiation: 1. For students who need extra support, provide additional examples and explanations during the introduction. 2. For students who grasp the concept quickly, challenge them to come up with their own proper nouns and explain why they are proper nouns. 3. Provide visual aids or manipulatives for students who are visual or kinesthetic learners.

Plenary: 1. Recap the main points discussed during the lesson. 2. Ask students to share one new thing they learned about proper nouns. 3. Summarize the importance of using proper nouns in writing and communication.

Video Resource: - “Proper Nouns” by Grammaropolis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wJZ6XzXH0A)

Worksheet Resource: - “Proper Nouns Worksheet” by Education.com (https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105827/proper-nouns.pdf)

Note: The provided video and worksheet resources are suggestions and can be substituted with other suitable resources based on availability and preference.