Title​: Nouns

Subject​: English/Language Arts

Grade Level​: 1
Overview​:
This lesson will be used to teach students about nouns.
Approximate Duration​: One 40 minute class period
Content Standards​:
● Standard 3
Students communicate using Standard English grammar, usage, sentence structure,
punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and handwriting.
● Standard 4
Students demonstrate competence in speaking and listening as tools for learning and
communicating.

Benchmarks​:
● ELA-3-E4
using knowledge of the parts of speech to make choices for writing; (​1​,​4​)
● ELA-4-E1
speaking intelligibly, using standard English pronunciation; (​1​,​4​)
● ELA-3-E5
spelling accurately using strategies (e.g., letter-sound correspondence, hearing and
recording sounds in sequence, spelling patterns, pronunciation) and resources (e.g.,
glossary, dictionary) when necessary. (​1​,​4​)

Grade-Level Expectations (GLEs)​:

● Writing/Proofreading
Grade 1
​Identify and use knowledge of parts of speech, including:
● basic singular and plural nouns, pronouns, verbs
● common conjunctions such as ​and, but, ​and ​because
● simple transitional words including ​first, second, ​and​ finally​ (ELA-3-E4)

40. Spell grade-appropriate words, including: (​ELA-3-E5​)
● Speaking and Listening
​Speak clearly at a speed and volume appropriate for purpose and setting
(ELA-4-E1)
Interdisciplinary Connections​:
● Arts: Creative Expression
Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas,
communication skills, organization abilities and imagination.

Educational Technology Standards​:

● Use technology resources to assist in problem-solving, self-directed learning, and
extended learning activities.

Objectives​:
TLW name, identify, and classify nouns.
Lesson Materials and Resources​:
"What is a Noun?" Flipchart
Noun Word Cards
Technology Tools and Materials​:
Hardware​: Promethean Board, Computers
Software​: Activinspire
Website​: ABCya! ​http://abcya.com/abcya_paint.htm

Background Information​: The students should have some prior knowledge about nouns and
sentence structure. The students should be able to work cooperatively with a partner.
Lesson Procedures​:
● Gain Attention
1, 2, 3 eyes on me.
● Review Class Rules
- ​Ears are listening.
- Eyes are watching.
-Hands and feet are still.
- Only one person may speak at a time.
- Raise your hand if you would like to answer a question.
● Motivating Introduction
○ I will introduce the lesson by placing word cards that identify nouns on my clothing and
on other objects around the room.
○ Ask: Boys and girls look around the classroom and tell me if you notice anything
different?
○ What do you see?
○ What part of speech do you think the words in the cards represent?
The words on the cards are nouns.
○ How can we classify or categorize these words?
○ Can you think of any other places where you see nouns being used? (HOTS)
Objective and Importance
○ Today we are going to be learning about nouns. We will discuss what a noun is and
 identify examples of nouns. We will also be classifying nouns based on three categories
(person, place, or thing).
● Content of Lesson
○ Use the “What is a noun?” flipchart to introduce the lesson by defining what a noun is
and classifying examples of nouns by type (person, place, and thing).
a. Explain the difference between common and proper nouns.
b. Explain that common nouns are not capitalized. Common nouns do not name a
specific person, place, or thing. Proper nouns are capitalized and name a specific
person, place, or thing.
○ Model and explain Rally Robin
○ Rally Robin:
1. Divide students up into 3 teams to identify the three types of nouns.
Round 1:
Row 1: Can you identify a person?
Row 2: Can you identify a place?
Row 3: Can you identify a thing?
2. Within each row the students are seated in pairs so each student already has a partner.
3. Students will take turns responding orally to the questions.
○ Can you create a sentence using one of the common nouns from our list? (HOTS)
● Closure and Review:
○ Boys and girls, can you tell me what we did today? (HOTS)
○ Can you tell me something you learned today? (HOTS)
● Activity:
Day 1: Students will write 4 sentences using at least 1 noun in each sentence.
Day 2: As a class, we will go to the computer lab and the students will create a picture using
Paint & Create (h ​ ttp://abcya.com/abcya_paint.htm)​ ​ to correspond with one of the five
sentences.
○ I will save the students’ projects to create “Noun” PowerPoint presentation.

Assessment Procedures​:
Informal: Teacher observation of students naming, identifying, and classifying nouns.
Formal: Paint and Create Activity
Accommodations/Modifications​:
Allowing students to work with a partner

Repeated instructions

Visuals (flipchart and picture/word cards)

----- ​written by ​LaTasha Chavis​

Explorations and Extensions​:

Explorations:
Identifying different types of nouns
(proper, pronouns, singular, plural)
Extensions:
Identifying nouns in sentences
Creating noun collages
Supplemental Activities:
Find pictures of nouns from a magazine and sort them by category.
Lesson Development Resources​:
Website: ​http://abcya.com/abcya_paint.htm

Reflections​:
● Was the lesson effective in teaching students how to identify common and proper
nouns?
● Were the students actively engaged in all aspects of the lesson?
● What can I do to improve this lesson in the future?

Contact Information​:
LaTasha Chavis
msu-lholloway@student.mcneese.edu
McNeese State University
Additional Contacts:
Ms. Kay Courrege
Nelson Elementary