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Which subject	English
What topic	Nouns
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	19
What curriculum
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Ask some students to presents their homework
Add a physical break
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Nouns

Objectives

• Understand and identify different types of nouns (common and proper).
• Use nouns correctly in simple sentences.
• Enhance vocabulary related to nouns.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets with noun exercises
• Picture cards representing various nouns
• A small ball for physical activity
• Speaker for music (for the break activity)

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 1

Subject

English

Class Size

19 students

Duration

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the Canadian English Language Arts curriculum for Grade 1, focusing on language comprehension and skills development in relation to nouns.

Homework

Students will complete a worksheet on nouns at home. The worksheets will be collected at the beginning of the next class, and feedback will be provided without necessitating student presentations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Nouns	5	Briefly explain what nouns are. Give examples of common and proper nouns.
2	Guided Practice	10	Distribute worksheets; work through the first few exercises as a class.
3	Identifying Nouns Activity	5	Use picture cards. Show cards and have students identify if they are common or proper nouns.
4	Break - Physical Activity	5	Quick physical activity: Toss the ball around. When a student catches it, they say a noun.
5	Independent Practice	5	Allow students to complete the remainder of the worksheets individually.
6	Review and Conclusion	5	Recap key points on nouns. Discuss typical nouns used in students' daily lives.

Additional Notes

• Ensure to manage time effectively to cover all steps, especially the break to keep students engaged.
• Encourage students to think of nouns related to their interests during the activities to boost engagement.
• Monitor students during independent practice to assist those who may struggle with the worksheet.

Lesson script

Introduction to Nouns

"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to learn about nouns. Can anyone tell me what a noun is? That’s right! A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. For example, 'dog,' 'city,' and 'happiness' are all nouns.

Now, let's talk about two types of nouns: common nouns and proper nouns. Common nouns are general names like 'teacher' and 'river,' while proper nouns are specific names, like 'Ms. Smith' and 'Ontario.' Does anyone have an example of a proper noun? Great job! Now, let's get started with some fun activities to help us learn more about nouns."

Guided Practice

"Now that we know what nouns are, it’s time for some practice. I will hand out some worksheets that have a few exercises about nouns. Please take one and pass it around.

First, let’s look at the first exercise together. It asks us to circle the nouns we see in the sentences. Can anyone tell me what they think a noun might look like in a sentence? Yes, words like 'cat' or 'park'—good examples!

Let's read the first sentence together: 'The cat sat on the mat.' What nouns do you see there? Yes, 'cat' and 'mat' are both nouns! Now, let’s work on a few more sentences together. I'll give you a moment to finish up this exercise."

Identifying Nouns Activity

"Wonderful job with the worksheets! Now we are going to play a game using some picture cards. I have some cards that show different nouns. When I show you a card, I want you to tell me whether it is a common noun or a proper noun.

Here’s the first card... What do we see? Yes, it’s a picture of a 'dog.' Is 'dog' a common noun or a proper noun? Correct! It’s a common noun. Let's do a few more together. Remember to raise your hand before you answer!"

Break - Physical Activity

"Now it’s time for a quick break! We are going to have a fun physical activity. I have this small ball, and we will toss it around the classroom. When someone catches the ball, they need to say one noun out loud.

Let’s start! I’ll throw the ball first. I’ll catch it, and my noun is 'apple.' Now, who wants to catch the ball next? Remember to say your noun before passing the ball to someone else!"

Independent Practice

"Alright, everyone, I hope you had fun! Now it’s time to work independently. Please take back your worksheets and complete the remaining exercises. You have about five minutes to finish.

If you have any questions or need help, please raise your hand, and I'll come to assist you. Don’t forget to check your answers before we finish!"

Review and Conclusion

"Great job today, everyone! Let’s review what we learned about nouns. Can anyone remind me what a noun is? Fantastic! And can someone tell me the difference between common nouns and proper nouns? Excellent answers!

Now, think about the nouns we have in our daily lives. Can you name a proper noun you use, like your name or your school? Wonderful!

Just a reminder, your homework is to complete the worksheet on nouns and bring it back to our next class. I’m looking forward to seeing all the nouns you list! Thank you for your hard work today!"

Physical break

Here is a list of simple physical exercises that the teacher may ask students to perform:

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Let's Get Moving!

1. Jumping Jacks – Jump up wide, then close, repeat!
2. Touch Your Toes – Bend down low, reach the floor, can you go?
3. Arm Circles – Spin those arms in wide circles, oh what fun!
4. March in Place – Lift your knees, go left and right, marching bright!
5. Side Leg Lifts – Lift that leg, side to side, let’s take a ride!
6. Squats – Bend your knees, lower down, stand up tall, don’t frown!
7. High Knees – Run in place, bring those knees up with grace!
8. Wiggle and Dance – Move your body all around, let the music be your sound!
9. Stretch to the Sky – Reach up high, to the clouds, oh my!
10. Deep Breaths – Inhale deep, now let it out, breathe and shout!

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Feel free to mix and match or add more as you keep moving along!