What is a Noun?

10th GradeELA45 min

Learning Objective

I can identify and correctly use different types of nouns in sentences.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

8 min

English Grammar Course | Introduction to Nouns #1

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Concrete nouns refer to people, places, or things that you can experience through your five senses, while abstract nouns refer to ideas, concepts, or emotions that you cannot.

  • Common nouns refer to general people, places, things, or ideas, while proper nouns refer to specific instances of those things and are always capitalized.

  • A collective noun refers to a group of people or things and can be used as either a singular or plural noun.

Practice

14 min

9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Identify the nouns in the following sentences, and classify each as concrete, abstract, common, or proper. 1. The students enjoyed the lesson in the classroom. 2. My favorite emotion is happiness. 3. The football team Manchester United played very well.

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