1. Proper Nouns Created by Andrea White 2 nd Grade

2. Remember a noun is a word that names a person, place, animal, or thing. chairgrassflower vanshirtnurse camerapolicemanpizza dogballradio

3. There are special nouns called Proper Nouns. They name special people, pets, and places. Katie is my friend. I have a pet dog named Spot. I live in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

4. A proper noun is special because it begins with a capital letter. Mrs. White is my teacher. Mrs. White

5. Proper Nouns name a person, pet, or place. My aunt took me shopping. My Aunt Betty took me shopping. Notice that aunt is not a proper noun, just a noun. But when it names someone, it is a proper noun.

6. Here are some other examples of proper nouns. My cat chased a mouse. Nouns: cat mouse My cat, Fluffy, chased a mouse. Nouns: cat mouse Proper Noun: Fluffy

7. Nouns and Proper Nouns Nouns Proper Nouns friendsSue, Mary, Madison birdTweedy streetMain Street schoolValley View cityLittle Rock uncleUncle Mike

8. I went shopping at wal-mart. I went shopping at Wal-mart. Let’s find the special nouns.

9. I spent the night with scott. I spent the night with Scott.

10. My grandma lives on valley drive. My grandma lives on Valley Drive.

11. I named my dog rocky. I named my dog Rocky.

12. The new store is in memphis. The new store is in Memphis.

13. I hope jim brings his new game. I hope Jim brings his new game.

14. Let’s Review A special noun is called a ________ noun. It names a special person, place or pet. Proper nouns begin with a ____________ letter.