Williams
Abstract Noun Project
English 11
We all know a noun is a person, place, thing or an idea. Most people, places or things are considered concrete—that is, it is possible
to see it, touch it, hear it, taste it, or smell it. However, most ideas are more abstract—that is, they are intangible. Ideas exist only in
mind as defined by other ideas or concepts. It is impossible to see an idea, taste it, touch it, hear it or smell it. For example, the idea
of freedom is abstract; therefore, freedom is considered an abstract noun. It is not possible to see freedom, touch freedom, taste it
or smell it.
Literature often uses language to express these abstract ideas, concepts or feelings. For example, the poem “Dreams” by Langston
Hughes. A dream is an example of an abstract noun. Hughes uses metaphors and similes to make the abstract idea of a dream/goal
more concrete.
This project revolves around making an abstract noun—an idea or concept—into something concrete. This project requires you to
make a visual representation of an abstract noun or concept and present it to the class.
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3.
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Choose an abstract noun to work with such as freedom, beauty, nature, etc. It must be an abstract noun.
Decide how to visually represent the abstract noun and design it in the form of a mobile that can hang from the ceiling of
our classroom and represent your definition of the abstract noun.
Write a detailed paragraph about the abstract concept explaining how your graphic representation is an accurate
representation of your topic. Be sure you explain why the materials you chose help you represent the topic.
Prepare a brief presentation for the class that thoroughly explains the significance of your creation.
You will be graded on the following:
Topic (noun)
Creativity (use of color/texture/materials etc.)
Paragraph
Presentation
The final project will be a test grade. Due: Tuesday, August 24
Williams
Abstract Noun Project
English 11
We all know a noun is a person, place, thing or an idea. Most people, places or things are considered concrete—that is, it is possible
to see it, touch it, hear it, taste it, or smell it. However, most ideas are more abstract—that is, they are intangible. Ideas exist only in
mind as defined by other ideas or concepts. It is impossible to see an idea, taste it, touch it, hear it or smell it. For example, the idea
of freedom is abstract; therefore, freedom is considered an abstract noun. It is not possible to see freedom, touch freedom, taste it
or smell it.
Literature often uses language to express these abstract ideas, concepts or feelings. For example, the poem “Dreams” by Langston
Hughes. A dream is an example of an abstract noun. Hughes uses metaphors and similes to make the abstract idea of a dream/goal
more concrete.
This project revolves around making an abstract noun—an idea or concept—into something concrete. This project requires you to
make a visual representation of an abstract noun or concept and present it to the class.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Choose an abstract noun to work with such as freedom, beauty, nature, etc. It must be an abstract noun.
Decide how to visually represent the abstract noun and design it in the form of a mobile that can hang from the ceiling of
our classroom and represent your definition of the abstract noun.
Write a detailed paragraph about the abstract concept explaining how your graphic representation is an accurate
representation of your topic. Be sure you explain why the materials you chose help you represent the topic.
Prepare a brief presentation for the class that thoroughly explains the significance of your creation.
You will be graded on the following:
Topic (noun)
Creativity (use of color/texture/materials etc.)
Paragraph
Presentation
The final project will be a test grade. Due: Tuesday, August 24