Noun Town

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

1

Overview

This catchy video introduces students to nouns. Students will discover that nouns are all around them! While watching, students will record nouns from the video which will lead to a class discussion in nouns and the difference in common and proper nouns.

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

Phase

Before/Engage
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 1

ELA21.1.30

Write legibly, using proper pencil grip.

UP:ELA21.1.30

Vocabulary

  • Legibly
  • Proper pencil grip

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Proper pencil grip.
  • Legible letter formation.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Write legibly.
  • Use proper pencil grip.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Proper pencil grip aids in writing legibly.
  • Writing legibly is required for clear written communication.
English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 1

ELA21.1.32

Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level.

UP:ELA21.1.32

Vocabulary

  • Rules of standard English grammar
  • Punctuation rules
  • Capitalization rules
  • Spelling rules

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to the first grade level.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Use proper grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling by following the rules of standard English.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Using standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling in their writing will help them clearly communicate with a variety of audiences.

Learning Objectives

I can:

  • Identify common and proper nouns.

  • Capitalize proper nouns.

Activity Details

  • The teacher will display the teacher created T-chart “Noun Town” on chart paper.
  • The teacher will pass out two small notecards to each student.
  • Play Noun Town video for the whole group.
  • While watching, students will record two nouns from the video (one on each notecard.)
  • After the video, the teacher will lead the class in a whole group discussion on the nouns students collected. (Nouns in the video are common nouns. Explain proper nouns and challenge students to change some of their common nouns to proper nouns. Point out the need to capitalize proper nouns.)
  • The teacher will call students up to tape their noun under the proper heading- common or proper noun.

Assessment Strategies

The students will be assessed by classroom observation during this introductory lesson. The teacher will record students who struggle to identify nouns and ones who forget to capitalize proper nouns on this checklist. This will help to differentiate future lessons.

Variation Tips

Students can use nouns collected and write a story using a predetermined number of nouns.

Background / Preparation

  • Create a T-chart titled “Noun Town”. Create a column for common and proper nouns.

  • Ensure that your school has not blocked the Noun Town video.

  • Cut index cards in half. (You will need 2 halves for each student.)

Owner (Author)

lanekul
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