PP.1 Identify nouns: animals, places, people, and things

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What Is a Noun?

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or animal. Nouns help us talk about the world around us.

Examples of Nouns:

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Nouns are names. If you can name it, it is probably a noun.

Nouns can be common nouns (general names) or proper nouns (special names). Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.

Examples of Proper and Common Nouns:

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Use a capital letter for special names like people, pets, and places.

A noun can name one (singular) or more than one (plural). Plural nouns often add -s or -es.

Examples of Singular and Plural Nouns:

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To make a noun plural, add -s. If the word ends in s, x, ch, or sh, add -es.

Nouns can be the subject of a sentence. The subject tells who or what the sentence is about.

Examples of Nouns as Subjects:

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Every complete sentence needs a noun to tell who or what it is about.

Games and activities help children recognize and use nouns with confidence.

Practice Activities:

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Short, daily practice with naming people, places, things, and animals helps children understand nouns.

Here are some important words children should know when learning about nouns.

Focus Words:

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Using these words often in conversation and practice helps children talk about and use nouns correctly.