Standard
ElA6C1 The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the
English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of
conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats. The student
a. Identifies and uses eight basic parts of speech and demonstrates that words can
be different parts of speech within a sentence.
b. Identifies and uses nouns-abstract, common, collective, plural, and possessive.
Knowledge
Students will know…
a. Rules of the English language
b. Usage
c. Conventions
d. Grammar
Skills
Students will…
a. Demonstrate an understanding of the English language.
b. Apply conventions and grammar in written and spoken formats.
c. Collaborate to create noun cereal boxes.
d. Create noun cereal boxes.
e. Evaluate their projects based on rubrics and self-evaluations.
Enduring Understanding
Students will understand that nouns are one of the eight basic parts of speech, are used in
all subjects, and can be classified as abstract, common, collective, plural, and possessive.
Essential Questions
a. What is a noun?
b. What is the difference between plural and possessive nouns?
c. What characteristics identify abstract, collective and common nouns?
Procedures
Step 1: Discuss the essential questions. Copy the following chart onto your paper. List the
classifications of nouns, define each type, and write an example of each noun. Students
will work in pairs to complete the warm-up. Students will share their responses.
_________________________________Nouns_________________________________
Noun Classifications
Definitions
Examples
Step 2: Students will be divided into groups of five. The teacher will explain that this
lesson will serve as the culminating activity based on the unit just completed.
Step 3: The teacher will pass out the project assignment sheet, and she will answer any
student questions.
Step 4: Student groups will create noun cereal boxes based upon the unit of nouns. They
will follow the directions listed on the project assignment sheet. Students are encouraged
to use pictures from magazines, newspapers, the internet (clip art), etc.
Step 5: The teacher will pass out the project rubric, and she will discuss how the students
will be assessed.
Step 6: The teacher will pass out the paper to be used for the boxes, and she will model
the process for wrapping the box. The teacher will model the process as often as needed.
The teacher will model a completed cereal box.
Step 7: Student groups will complete rough drafts prior to beginning the group project.
Step 8: Student groups will use the assignment sheet, magazines, newspaper, the internet,
and art supplies to create the noun cereal boxes.
Step 9: Projects will be displayed in the media center.
Closure
Students will complete written evaluations based on what they learned by completing the
project and how they did in their groups. (This closure will also serve as evaluation.)
Materials
Materials needed to complete this project include: cereal boxes, scissors, glue, coloring
pencils, markers, crayons, construction paper, printer paper, magazines, newspapers, the
internet (clip art), a rubric, and the project assignment sheet.
Evaluation
a. Performance Assessment- Student groups will create noun cereal boxes, which
define and give examples of abstract, common, collective, plural, and
possessive nouns. They will provide the rules for making nouns plural and
possessive. Groups will be assessed using the provided rubric.
b.Informal Assessment
1.Students will complete written evaluations based on what they learned
by completing the project and how they did in their groups. (This
evaluation will also serve as closure.)
2.Teacher Observation
3.Teacher/Group Conferences
NOUN CEREAL BOX
Assignment: Groups are to complete noun cereal boxes based upon the unit of nouns
studied. You are to follow the directions listed below. The teacher will pass out the paper
to be used for the boxes, and she will model the process for wrapping the box. The
teacher will model the process as often as needed. The teacher will model a completed
cereal box. Your group project will be graded based n the rubric provided. When
instructed to provide examples, try to use pictures.
Front:
a. Title for your project
b. Authors’ names,
c. Illustration.
Top: Abstract noun.
a. Define abstract noun.
b. Give examples of abstract nouns.
c. Use an abstract noun in a sentence.
d. Underline the abstract noun used.
Right Side: Common Noun
a. Defined common nouns.
b. Give examples of common nouns.
c. Use a common noun in a sentence.
d. Underline the common noun.
Left Side: Collective Noun
a. Define collective noun.
b. Give examples of collective nouns.
c. Use a collective noun in a sentence.
d. Underline the collective noun.
Back: Plural Noun (Top Portion)
a. Define plural noun
b. State how a noun is made plural.
c. Provide several examples.
d. Write a sentence, and underline the plural noun(s)
Back: Possessive Noun (Bottom Portion)
a. State what a possessive noun shows.
b. List the tree rules for making a noun possessive.
c. Write a sentence for each rule listed.
d. Underline the possessive noun used.
Noun Cereal Box
Student Name: ______________________
CATEGORY
Accuracy
5
4
3
2
0
Score
Content of
book is
accurate and
all directions
were
followed.
All assigned
terms are
defined
fully.
One
inaccuracy
or one
direction not
followed.
Two
inaccuracies
or direction
not followed
Three
inaccuracies
or direction
not followed
More than
three
inaccuracies
or direction
not followed
____x 5 =
_____
Assigned
terms are
defined.
One term is
not defined
or defined
incorrectly.
Two terms
are not
defined or
defined
incorrectly.
___x 3 =
____
Spelling
All work is
spelled
correctly.
One spelling
error.
Two spelling
errors.
Three
spelling
errors.
Neatness
Work is
very neat,
easy to read,
and is
suitable for
display.
Work is
generally
neat, easy to
read, and is
suitable for
display.
Work is
messy,
difficult to
read, and is
not suitable
for display.
Color/
Pictures
Color and
pictures in
such a way
that is
enhances the
project.
Work is
written in
complete
sentences.
Sentences
are written
using proper
grammar
and
mechanics,
and vary in
complexity
and
structure.
Color and
pictures
used.
Work is
lacking in
neatness or
readability,
but is still
suitable for
display.
Color or
pictures
used, but not
effectively.
More than
two terms
are not
defined or
inaccurately
defined.
Spelling
errors
detract from
the overall
project.
Work is to
messy to be
read or
displayed.
Color or
pictures
used, but not
both.
Neither
color nor
pictures
were used.
___x 3 =
____
Only one
run-on
fragment.
Two
run-ons or
fragments.
Three
run-ons or
fragments.
More than
three runons.
___x 2 =
____
Sentences
are written
using proper
grammar
and
mechanics.
Minor
grammatical
or
mechanical
errors do not
detract from
the overall
impression
of the
project.
Major
grammatical
or
mechanical
errors
detract from
the overall
impression
of the
project.
Severe
grammatical
or
mechanical
errors
impede the
reading of
the project.
___x 3 =
____
Terms
Creativity/
Use of Space
Grammar
Total
___x 2 =
____
___x 2 =
____