Exploring Common and Proper Nouns

Mrs. Stone introduces a grammar lesson focused on nouns. Students need their language arts interactive notebook, glue stick, and pencil. The lesson covers how to glue pages in the notebook and explains the concept of nouns, including person, place, thing, and idea. It also differentiates between common and proper nouns, providing examples and activities for students to complete. The lesson emphasizes understanding abstract nouns and proper capitalization.

What materials do you need for the grammar lesson?

• A math workbook, scissors, and a pen

• A ruler, a pencil, and a notebook

• A language arts interactive notebook, glue stick, and a pencil

• A science textbook, markers, and a highlighter

What should you do after cutting out pages one and two from your binder?

• Throw them away

• Glue them on page one

• Keep them aside

• Glue them on page two

What is a common noun?

• A name that is always capitalized

• A general name for a person, place, or thing

• A name that is always in cursive

• A specific name of something

Which of the following is an example of a common noun for a person?

• The King's Academy

• Mrs. Stone

• Dr. Dre

• Student

Which of the following is NOT a place?

• Kitchen

• School

• House

• Dog

Which of the following is an example of an abstract noun?

• Dog

• Car

• Laughter

• Book

What is the difference between common and proper nouns?

• Common nouns are capitalized, proper nouns are not

• Proper nouns are specific names and are capitalized, common nouns are general names and are not capitalized

• Common nouns are always in cursive, proper nouns are not

• Proper nouns are general names, common nouns are specific names

Which of the following is a proper noun?

• Teacher

• Mrs. Speed

• School

• Book

What should you do after completing your language arts interactive notebook assignment?

• Leave it on your desk

• Give it to a friend

• Put it in your blue Ziploc pouch

• Throw it away

Which of the following is an example of a common noun for a thing?

• Mr. Stone

• The King's Academy

• Mrs. Speed

• Computer