1. Common and Proper Nouns

2. Common nouns Name generic people, places, or things Name ideas
Do not begin with a capital letter
Can work as subjects or objects in sentences

3. Proper Nouns Name specific people, places, or things
Must begin with a capital letter
Can work as subjects or objects in sentences

4. Examples of Common Nouns
dog
woman
grocery store
zoo
happiness
ability
pretzel
snack
boy
tiger
joy
friends

5. Examples of Proper Nouns
Fluffy
Mrs. Teacher
Maryland Zoo
Giant
Cockeysville
Nick
Damien
Karina
Spongebob
Dunkin’ Donuts
Bart Simpson
Bermuda
Kate
Mr. Principal

6. Practice! locker poodle cat Mr. Snuffy Barbie Leroy Lumpkin
Circle all proper nouns in red.
Circle all common nouns in blue.
poodle
cat
Mr. Snuffy
Barbie
Leroy Lumpkin