What do all of these words have in common?

boyteacherbrotheracrobat

swampbeachNew ZealandSt. Louis

soapdishbookbucket

happinesssadnesstruthhonestybravery

They're all NOUNS!

boyteacherbrotheracrobat

swampbeachNew ZealandSt. Louis

soapdishbookbucket

happinesssadnesstruthhonestybravery

Nouns

What is a noun?

Tell what you think a noun is: ___________________________.

Nouns

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or IDEA.

Nouns can name things that we can touch, taste, see , hear, feel, and smell. These are called concrete nouns.

Nouns

Nouns can also name things we cannot touch, taste, see, hear, feel, or smell. These are called abstract nouns.

What type of nouns are presented in each column?

boyteacherbrotheracrobat

swampbeachNew ZealandSt. Louis

soapdishbookbucket

happinesssadnesstruthhonestybravery

Writing Activity I: NounsComplete the following pattern with abstract and concrete nouns. In the first blank, put an abstract noun. In the second black, put a concrete noun that tells something about the abstract noun.

ModelI can't see ________, but I can see __________.

Example:1. I can't see love, but I can see a glinty wedding ring.2. I can't see chaos, but I can see a twirling tornado.3. I can't see happiness, but I can see a coy smile.4. I can't hear anger, but I can hear screeching voices.5. I can't hear peace, but I can hear doves cooing.

Writing Activity I: NounsComplete the following pattern with abstract and concrete nouns. In the first blank, put an abstract noun. In the second black, put a concrete noun that tells something about the abstract noun.1. I can't see joy, but I can see ________.2. I can't hear sadness, but I can hear _______.3. I can't hear victory, but I can hear _______.4. I can't see innocence, but I can see _______.5. I can't see peace, but I can see _______.6. I can't see beauty, but I can see _______.7. I can't see _______, but I can see _______.8. I can't hear _______, but I can hear _______.

Writing Activity II: NounsComplete the following pattern with concretenouns. In the blank put a concrete noun thatis an example of the underlined abstractnoun.

ExampleIf _______ were an animal, it would be _______.If anger were an animal, it would be a snarling, apricot tiger.

1. If anger were an animal, it would be a _______.2. If fear were an animal, it would be a _______.3. If playfulness were an animal, it would be a _______.4. If loyalty were an animal, it would be a _______.5. If beauty were an animal, it would be a ______.

Writing Activity II: NounsComplete the following pattern with concretenouns. In the blank put a concrete noun thatis an example of the underlined abstractnoun.

6. If boredom were an animal, it would be a _______.7. If speed were an animal, it would be a _______.8. If determination were an animal, it would be a

_______.9. If bravery were an animal, it would be a _______.10. If loneliness were an animal, it would be a _______.

Writing Activity III: NounsComplete the following pattern with an abstract noun and an -ing phrase.

Use this pattern: ________ is _______.

In the first blank, place an abstract noun. In the second blank, put an -ing phrase that tells something specific about the abstract noun.

Example:1. Fear is going into the basement alone at night.2. Fear is seeing a pit bull charging you.3. Fear is singing to a room full of strangers.

Writing Activity III: NounsComplete the following pattern with an abstract noun and an -ing phrase.

1. Fear is _______.2. Fear is _______.3. Love is _______.4. Bravery is _______.5. Honesty is _______.6. _______ is _______.7. _______ is _______.8. _______ is _______.9. _______ is _______.10. _______ is _______.

What do these words have in common?

animalmovieplant

countrybookcity

gamegroupperson

food buildingman

They're all GENERAL NOUNS!

animalmovieplant

countrybookcity

gamegroupperson

food buildingman

What do these words have in common?

bullfrogSeattletacos

George WashingtonEmpire State BuildingMailman

Star WarsMonopolyFrance

oak treeChicagoAustralia

They are all SPECIFIC NOUNS.

bullfrogSeattletacos

George WashingtonEmpire State BuildingMailman

Star WarsMonopolyFrance

oak treeChicagoAustralia

NounsConcrete nouns—nouns that are names for people, places, and things you can touch, taste, see, hear, feel, and smell—also come in two flavors: general and specific.

General nouns are words that name different groups of things.

Specific nouns are words that name different particular things.

GeneralAnimalCityPersonMovie

SpecificBullfrogSeattleGeorge WashingtonStar Wars

Nouns Specificity Writing ActivityThink of two specific nouns for each general noun.Example:General Specificmusic rock 'n' roll, jazzbird owl, hummingbirddog collie, Chihuahuaexpression frown, grin1. city _______2. country _______3. book _______4. person _______5. weather _______6. expression _______7. clothing _______8. game _______9. plant _______10.author _______

Writing Activity IV: NounsStep One: Brainstorm each of the following:1. Think of three concrete “people” nouns.2. Think of three concrete “place” nouns.3. Think of three concrete “thing” nouns.4. Think of three abstract nouns.

Example1. police officer, biker, mountain climber2. Chicago, a muddy river, Mount Olympus3. a tattered baseball, a splintered tire, a drop of rain4. happiness, desperation, joy

Writing Activity IV: NounsStep Two: From each of the four kinds of nouns you have written, choose one—that will be a total of four nouns: one person noun, one place noun, one thing noun, and one abstract noun.

Example1. biker2. Mount Olympus3. a splintered tire4. joy

Writing Activity IV: NounsStep Three: Use all four nouns in once sentence. The sentence must make sense.

Example:With great joy, the biker, glistening with rank sweat, ascended Mount Olympus; however, his splintered tire, strands of ebony rubber flaring, slowed his progress.

Writing Activity V: NounsEveryone uses an excuse from time to time. The problem with excuses, though, is that they are sometimes boring or overused. Here's a way to come up with an excuse that no one has ever used before—an excuse that will be creative an memorable.

Writing Activity V: NounsStep One: Brainstorm a list of reasons why people, specifically students, provide excuses:

1. Late for class.2. Homework not handed in.3. Chewing gum in class.

Writing Activity V: NounsStep Two: Select five nouns from the following list:

porcupinehingespleencicadabanderoleenigmaoasis

faucetbroganstomesalverminaretomencuttlefish

sprocketyurtepoxydelugeschemespringcoffer

Writing Activity V: NounsStep Three: Use the five nouns you have chosen in an excuse.

For instance, explain why you were late to class, but use these words in the excuse: porcupine, spleen, cuttlefish, epoxy, omen

ExampleI scampered tardily to class because I stomped on a

porcupine with a busted spleen, who had just devoured a raw, rank cuttlefish. Then, when I attempted to escape, epoxy glued my shoe to the grimy pavement, and I inferred this as an ominous omen, so I crept cautiously to class.

Writing Activity V: Nouns

Step Four: Use the five nouns you have chosen in an excuse.

For instance, explain why you were late to class, but use these words in the excuse: porcupine, spleen, cuttlefish, epoxy, omen

ExampleI scampered tardily to class because I stomped on a

porcupine with a busted spleen, who had just devoured a raw, rank cuttlefish. Then, when I attempted to escape, epoxy glued my shoe to the grimy pavement, and I inferred this as an ominous omen, so I crept cautiously to class.

Noun Word WallWrite down one of the following topics in your composition book:fairy-tale characterssummerwinterschoolbirthdaysholidaysanimalsgamesfriendsfamily

Noun Word Wall

The category selected by the most students will be the topic of our word wall.

Take two minutes. Brainstorm as many vivid verbs you can think of that reside within our topic.

Nouns Brainstorming Activity

1. Think of five more nouns that name people.2. Think of five more nouns that name places.3. Think of five more nouns that name things.4. Think of five more nouns that name different

emotions and ideas (abstract nouns).