1. Nouns Objectives: To identify types of nouns To use nouns correctly in a sentence.

2. Definition: A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or an idea Categories: Concrete - names an object that occupies space or can be perceived with the senses Abstract - names an idea, quality, or a characteristic

3. Examples: Concrete Stone Thunder Sound Air Salt Space Light Shade Abstract Sadness Hope Anger Charity Kindness Happiness Love Patience

4. Singular & Plural A singular noun names one person, place, thing, or idea Mask Briefcase Shoe Dog A plural noun names more than one Masks Briefcases Shoes Dogs

5. Possession: Possessive forms are used to show possession, ownership, or the relationship between two nouns. the dog’s bowl the school’s mascot the coach’s whistle

6. Common and Proper Nouns: Common nouns are general day city street team Proper nouns are specific Monday Atlanta Fairview Avenue Atlanta Braves (Note: proper nouns must be capitalized.)

7. Collective: Collective nouns name a group class team crew Collective nouns may be either singular or plural classes crews

8. Nouns A noun is a word that names a: Person Place Thing Idea