| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | common and proper nouns |
| What length (min) | 45 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| Class size | 24 |
| What curriculum | Victorian curriculum |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Common and Proper Nouns
Year 6
English
45 minutes
24 students
Victorian Curriculum
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Nouns | 10 min | Explain the definitions of common and proper nouns. Provide examples to illustrate the concepts. |
| 2 | Group Activity | 15 min | Divide students into groups of 4. Each group discusses and categorizes a list of nouns as common or proper. Share findings with the class. |
| 3 | Printable Card Distribution | 5 min | Hand out printable cards to each student. Explain the activity that requires them to fill out examples of common and proper nouns. |
| 4 | Individual Work | 10 min | Allow students time to fill out their cards with examples. Encourage them to think of nouns from their daily lives. |
| 5 | Random Checking & Collection | 5 min | Collect or randomly check the filled cards to assess understanding. Provide feedback if needed. |
| 6 | Review and Closure | 5 min | Summarize key points of common and proper nouns. Answer any remaining questions before dismissal. |
Ask students to write a short paragraph containing at least five common and five proper nouns. Collect the homework in the next lesson without asking students to present it in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to learn about nouns, specifically common and proper nouns. Can anyone tell me what a noun is? That’s right! A noun is a word that describes a person, place, thing, or idea.
Now, let’s dive a little deeper. Common nouns are general names for a class of objects, like 'city' or 'dog.' On the other hand, proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things, like 'Melbourne' or 'Buddy.'
Let me give you some examples. (Write these on the whiteboard as you say them.) 'Table' is a common noun, while 'Wooden Table' can be a proper noun when it refers to a specific one. Can we try to think of some common nouns together? Great! Now, how about proper nouns? Excellent job!"
"Now that we understand the definitions, we’re going to work in groups! I will divide you into groups of four. Each group will receive a list of nouns that you need to categorize into common and proper nouns.
(Hand out the lists). You will have 15 minutes to discuss with your group and come up with your answers. Once you’ve finished, I will ask each group to share what they found out. Ready? Let’s get started! Remember to communicate and work as a team!"
"Time's up! Let’s hear from each group.
(Group leaders share their findings.)
Great job, everyone! Now, I have some printable cards for each of you. I want you to fill out these cards with examples of common and proper nouns.
(Hand out the cards)
Make sure you write your name on the top! You will need to give at least three examples of each. Let’s take 5 minutes to go over the instructions and then you can start!"
"Now, it’s time to fill out your cards! You have 10 minutes to think about nouns from your daily lives. What are some common things you see every day? And what are some specific names of people or places around you?
Remember to focus on quality over quantity! Think creatively and write down as many examples as you can! You can start now!"
"Alright, pencils down! Now I would like to check your cards. I will walk around and randomly select a few cards to look at.
If your card has clear examples, that’s fantastic! If you need a bit of guidance, feel free to ask me any questions while I check.
(After checking)
Thank you! Now, I would like to collect your cards. You can hand them in as I call out your names. This will help me understand how well you’ve grasped today's lesson."
"Finally, let’s review what we’ve learned today. We discussed the definitions of common and proper nouns and went through examples together.
Can someone tell me the difference between the two? Fantastic!
Now before we finish, does anyone have any questions or something they want to clarify about common and proper nouns?
If not, I want you to remember for your homework: write a short paragraph that includes at least five common and five proper nouns. Bring that to our next lesson, and I’ll collect it without any presentations.
Great work today, everyone! I'm proud of your efforts. See you next time!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a noun? | |
| Can you give two examples of common nouns? | |
| What are proper nouns? | |
| Name a common noun and a proper noun related to a city. | |
| How would you categorize 'cat'? | |
| What is the difference between common and proper nouns? | |
| Can you provide an example of a proper noun that refers to a person? | |
| What might be an example of a proper noun for a specific place? | |
| Why is it important to distinguish between common and proper nouns? | |
| Can you think of common nouns you see every day? |