Lesson 1
Unit 2
Objectives:
Students will:
 Identify nouns in a sentence
What is a noun?
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A noun is a word that names a person, place, or
thing.
Example: Pablo lives in a house on my street.
His grandparents came from Puerto
Rico
Notice that the noun Puerto Rico is two words that
names one place. Nouns can be two or more
words.
What is a noun?
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Nouns can also name feelings, thoughts,
and ideas.
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Excitement
Fear
Freedom
Anger
Happiness
Which words are nouns?
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The students planned a party.
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The band played happy, loud music.
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Excitement filled the air.
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Pedro Casals won a prize.
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The bandstand was covered with ribbons.
Tell whether each noun is a
person, place, thing, or idea.
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Thing
Candle
Person
Juggler
Thing
Statue of Liberty
Place
South America
Idea
Friendliness
Person
Luisa Perez
Tell whether each noun is a
person, place, thing, or idea.
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Person
Boy
Place
Lake
Thing
Basketball
Place
Anaheim
Thing
Mighty Ducks
Fairmont Private School
Place
Which words in the sentences
are nouns?
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Maria Rodrigo and her parents enjoyed the trip.
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An exciting festival was held in Veracruz.
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People in colorful costumes filled the streets.
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The vacation was a great thrill for the Dexter’s.
Find each noun in the paragraph
The state of Veracruz in Mexico is a feast
for travelers. Visit its beaches and
mountains. Learn its fascinating history and
culture. Travel from the Gulf of Mexico to the
mountains of the Sierra Madre.
Homework
WB pgs. 19-20