Nouns
What is a common noun?
Common nouns name people, places, and things but they are not specific.
Examples: store, dog, the boy, the ocean
What is a proper noun?
Proper nouns name specific people, places,
and things.
Examples: Walmart, Pacific Ocean,
Anthony, Mrs. Arnold
Proper Nouns:
McDonalds
Basketball
Pacific Ocean
Haynes Elementary
Andrew
February
Monday
New York City
Common Nouns:
store
ball
ocean
park
the baby
book
toy
car
How do you feel about Proper & Common Nouns so far?
What are some Common Nouns you can think of?
What are some Proper Nouns you can think of?
Proper Noun Capitalization
Since proper nouns name specific people, places, and things they need to be capitalized.
Examples: Atlantic Ocean, Nebraska, United States, Starbucks, Mrs. Trout
Do we have to capitalize common nouns?
Common Nouns
Proper Nouns
beach
girl
superhero
store
candy
Batman
Milkyway
Chloe
Virginia Beach
Walmart