Discussion Questions for Year 3 English: Common Nouns
Question 1: What is a Common Noun?
- Prompt: Can someone explain what a common noun is?
- Follow-up: Can you give examples of common nouns you see every day?
Question 2: How Do Common Nouns Differ from Proper Nouns?
- Prompt: What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?
- Follow-up: Can you think of a proper noun that goes with a common noun? For example, if "city" is a common noun, what could a proper noun be?
Question 3: Using Common Nouns in Sentences
- Prompt: Can we create sentences together using common nouns?
- Follow-up: What common nouns can we replace with different ones to change our sentences? Can you give an example?
These questions can help facilitate a fun and engaging discussion about common nouns, their definitions, and their usage in everyday language!