By Cheryl M. Hamilton Grade 1 Proper Nouns. NOUNS A noun name a person, a place, an animal, or a thing.

Common and Proper Nouns

ByCheryl M. HamiltonGrade 1

Proper Nouns

NOUNSA noun name a person, a place, an animal, or a thing.

COMMON NOUNSNouns that do not name a particular person, place, animal, or thing do not begin with a capital letter. They are called common nouns.

dog familyteacher

Proper NounsSpecial names for people, places, animals, and things are called proper nouns. Proper nouns begin with capital letters.

Grady loves to blow bubbles.

The girl loves Mickey Mouse.

Proper nouns are:Grady Mickey Mouse

Examples of Proper NounsDiesel Disney WorldBullskin Township School Santa Claus

Find the Proper NounsThe principals name is Mr. Michael.Our class went to the Pittsburg Zoo.She lives on 1313 Mockingbird Lane.The boys name is Colin.

Lets Practice!http://www.learningplanet.com/act/rats/rats3.htm?rats_compropnouns

http://www.gameclassroom.com/game/32738-3218/singular-and-plural-nouns/noun-dunk