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Common and Proper Nouns

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Common and Proper Nouns

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📚 Part 1: Identify the Nouns

I can identify common and proper nouns in sentences.

1. Circle the common nouns and underline the proper nouns in each sentence:

a) The dog ran through Central Park.

b) Sarah bought a book at the store on Monday.

c) My teacher, Mrs. Johnson, lives in Atlanta.

2. Look at these words. Check the box if it is a proper noun:

city

New York

dog

Fluffy

school

Lincoln Elementary

✏️ Part 2: Sort and Write

I can sort words into common and proper nouns and use them correctly in writing.

3. Sort these words into the correct columns:

Words: cat, Disney World, birthday, Texas, friend, McDonald's, car, Christmas

Common Nouns Proper Nouns
4. Fill in the blanks with proper nouns. Remember to capitalize!

a) My favorite restaurant is ________________.

b) I live in the state of ________________.

c) My best friend's name is ________________.

5. Write two sentences. Each sentence should have at least one common noun and one proper noun:

🌟 Extension Challenge

6. Advanced: Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about your favorite place to visit. Use at least 3 proper nouns and 3 common nouns. Circle the common nouns in blue and underline the proper nouns in red.

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