Select the nouns
key notes:
Definition of Nouns
- What is a Noun?: Explain that a noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples include “cat,” “school,” “ball,” and “happiness.”
- Types of Nouns: Briefly introduce common nouns (general names like “city” or “dog”) and proper nouns (specific names like “New York” or “Rover”).
Examples of Nouns
- Person: Teacher, friend, child
- Place: Park, house, library
- Thing: Book, pencil, tree
- Idea: Love, happiness, fear (although ideas may be more abstract, introducing a few examples can help).
Identifying Nouns in Sentences
- Provide simple sentences and ask students to pick out the nouns. Example: “The dog ran to the park.”
- Encourage students to look for words that name something or someone.
Common and Proper Nouns
- Common Nouns: Not capitalized unless they start a sentence. Example: “The boy has a dog.”
- Proper Nouns: Always capitalized. Example: “Tom went to Disneyland.”
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