1. Nouns People, places, things, and ideas

2. 4 Main Types of Nouns Common Noun Proper Noun Concrete Noun Abstract Noun

3. Common Nouns General nouns Not particular Gives a “common” name of a person, place, thing, or idea Not capitalized in the middle of sentences

4. Examples of Common Nouns Person:ArtistUnclePoet Place:CountryLakePark Thing:ShuttleVehiclePlay Idea:EraReligionMovement

5. Proper Nouns Specific Gives “proper” name of a person, place, thing, or idea Will ALWAYS be capitalized

6. Examples of Proper Nouns Person:MichelangeloUncle LouisMaya Angelou Place:MexicoLake SuperiorYellowstone National Park Thing:ChallengerJeepRomeo and Juliet Idea:Industrial AgeJudaismRomanticism

7. Concrete Nouns Tangible objects Can be recognized by any of the senses (sight, smell, hearing, taste, touch)

8. Examples Air Melody Stone Aroma Heat

9. Abstract Nouns Names: An Idea A Quality A Characteristic

10. Examples Attitude Dignity Loyalty Sadness Temperature

11. As a class… Identify each noun by writing common or proper. If a noun is common, also write concrete or abstract. 1.Homer’s Odyssey is an epic poem. 2.Who is the Steelers’ new quarterback? 3.Victoria saw Mrs. Ramos fall and helped her up. 4.Honesty is one of Andy’s best qualities. 5.One goal for good health is to drink eight glasses of water every day.

12. Check your answers Homer’s Odyssey is an epic poem. Who is the Steelers’ new quarterback?

13. Check your answers Victoria saw Mrs. Ramos fall and helped her up. Honesty is one of Andy’s best qualities.

14. Check your answers One goal for good health is to drink eight glasses of water every day.