“I Only Eat Nouns”- A paragraph using nouns!
Name: _________________________________
Directions: Using the graphic organizer below, plan a paragraph in which you discuss your favorite kind of
meal and why it is your favorite. Include such details as the type of meal it is (breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc.),
the type of food and drink included in the meal, and/or how you enjoy this meal (with other people, by yourself,
on special occasions, etc.).
You must use all four kinds of nouns (person, place, thing, and idea), as well as Common, Proper, Singular
(one) and Plural Nouns (more than one).
Once you’ve filled out the graphic organizer, either type or write out a final draft. On the final draft:
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Highlight each type of noun with a different color
Write a ‘c’ over the Common Nouns
Write a ‘p’ over the Proper Nouns
Circle the Singular Nouns
Draw a box around the Plural Nouns
Topic Sentence
Detail/Supporting Sentence
Explanation Sentence
Detail/Supporting Sentence
Explanation Sentence
Detail/Supporting Sentence
Explanation Sentence
Concluding Sentence
If you would like to include more than three supporting details, use the space below to plan your additional
sentences. Remember: For each detail, you must include one more additional sentence of explanation.