1. Nouns

2. Learning Intentions I understand what a noun is.
I can recognise and use common and proper nouns.

3. Be a dictionary
In your group come up with a clear and catchy definition of what a noun is. You all have to agree!

4. Common vs. Proper Nouns
You already know that nouns are naming words, but did you know that you get common and proper nouns?
Common nouns – used for general people, places and things e.g. girl.
Proper nouns – for particular people, places and things e.g. Edinburgh. Proper nouns must begin with a capital letter.

5. Proper nouns game
Pick a letter of the alphabet and then choose a category from the next slide. Name something in that category that starts with your chosen letter. You score one point for each correct answer. You can double your points if you can say whether it is a proper noun or not.

8. More games ... http://www.turtlediary.com/game/proper-noun.html

9. HOMEWORK
Complete the Show My Homework quiz on common and proper nouns. You can practice and revise on BBC skillswise.