Noun Notes Parts of Speech Unit

Definition A noun is a word or word group that is used to name a person, a place, a thing, or an idea. PersonsSharon, Major Brown, hairstylist, joggers PlacesIowa, districts, Mars, Antarctica, library Thingsasparagus, Great Pyramid, toothpicks, merry-go-round Ideaspeace, truth, artistry, excellence, beauty

Common and Proper Nouns A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea and is capitalized. A common noun names any one of a group of persons, places, things, or ideas and is generally not capitalized. Common NounsProper Nouns scientistAlbert Einstein; Marie Curie cityNew York; Mulvane; Paris dayWednesday, Labor Day, Thanksgiving

Concrete and Abstract Nouns A concrete noun names a person, place or thing that can be perceived by one or more of the senses (sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell). An abstract noun names an idea, a feeling, a quality, or a characteristic. Concrete NounsAbstract Nouns cloud, poison ivy, thunder, silk, yogurt, Sara, the President, Mr. Young Freedom, well-being, beauty, kindness, Christianity, Buddhism

Compound Nouns A compound noun consists of two or more words used together as a single noun. The parts of a compound noun may be written as one word, as separate words, or as a hyphenated word. One Wordfirefighter, Iceland, newspaper, Separate Wordsprime minister, Red River Dam, fire drill Hyphenated Wordsister-in-law, Port-au-Prince, pull-up

Collective Nouns A collective noun is a word that names a group. Peopleaudience, chorus, committee, crew AnimalsBrood, flock, gaggle, herd Thingsassortment, batch, bundle, cluster

Nouns Brainstorm PersonPlaceThingIdea Directions: Write a noun in the corresponding column. Remember to use proper capitalization rules for common and proper nouns (proper nouns are capitalized; common nouns are not.

Common or Proper? CommonProper Example: girlSally Directions: Write a common noun and then identify a proper noun that works as a specific of that category. Remember to use proper capitalization rules.

Concrete or Abstract? ConcreteAbstract Example: smilehappiness Directions: Write a concrete noun and then identify an abstract noun that is symbolized by that concrete noun. Remember to use proper capitalization rules. Use the abstract word bank to help you if necessary Abstract word bank: hunger thirst freedom sadness antipathy boredom organization pride courage joy shame

Compound? Compound Directions: In your groups, brainstorm as many compound nouns as you can think of by passing a piece of paper around the group. Start with number 1 and go in numerical order. Think of as many compound nouns as you can within the time limit.

Collective? SingularCollective Directions: With your partner, brainstorm as many collective nouns as you can think of by passing a piece of paper between the two of you. Start with the first partner identifying a singular noun and then have the second partner identify a collective noun for a group of the singular noun. Think of as many singular and collective nouns as you can within the time limit.