Introduction to Nouns English Grammar Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: English Grammar
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 1
Age: 5-6 years
Topic: Introduction to Nouns
Sub-topic: Definition and Examples of Nouns
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Define nouns in simple terms.
2. Identify nouns in sentences.
3. Give examples of nouns from their surroundings.

Keywords

Noun, names, person, place, thing, animal

Set Induction

The teacher shows pictures of a boy, a dog, a school, and a book. The teacher asks, “What do you see in these pictures?” to capture the pupils’ attention.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils can name objects, animals, and people they see daily.

Learning Resources and Materials

Pictures of people, places, animals, and things (e.g., a boy, a school, a dog, and a book).

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher connects the topic to the pupils’ daily activities by asking them to name people, animals, and things around them.

Embedded Core Skills

• Critical thinking
• Communication
• Observation

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• New Method English for Primary Schools

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with pictures of nouns
• Chalkboard
• Marker and whiteboard

Content

Definition of Nouns

1. A noun is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing.
2. Nouns are words that help us identify people, places, and objects around us.

Examples of Nouns

1. Person: Teacher, boy, doctor
2. Place: School, market, church
3. Animal: Dog, cat, lion
4. Thing: Chair, book, pencil

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs with Answers

1. What is a noun?
   • A noun is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing.
2. Give two examples of nouns.
   • Boy, chair.
3. Is “market” a noun?
   • Yes.
4. What kind of noun is ‘dog’?
   • Animal.
5. What kind of noun is ‘doctor’?
   • Person.
6. Can a book be a noun?
   • Yes.
7. Name one noun that is a place.
   • School.
8. Is ‘teacher’ a person or a place?
   • Person.
9. Name two animal nouns.
   • Dog, cat.
10. Is “church” a thing or a place?
    • Place.
11. What do we call the name of a thing?
    • Noun.
12. Is “lion” an example of a person?
    • No, it is an animal.
13. Name one noun that starts with the letter ‘B’.
    • Book.
14. Is “school” an animal or a place?
    • Place.
15. Name a noun in your classroom.
    • Chair.

Evaluation Questions

15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions

1. A noun is the name of a ______. (a) house (b) person (c) animal (d) all of the above
2. The name of a dog is a ______. (a) person (b) thing (c) animal (d) place
3. A place where people learn is called a ______. (a) park (b) school (c) zoo (d) hospital
4. A teacher is a ______. (a) person (b) animal (c) thing (d) place
5. The name of a lion is an ______. (a) thing (b) person (c) animal (d) place
6. A book is a ______. (a) thing (b) animal (c) place (d) person
7. Lagos is a ______. (a) thing (b) person (c) place (d) animal
8. A chair is an example of a ______. (a) place (b) animal (c) thing (d) person
9. A noun is a word that names a ______. (a) action (b) place (c) person (d) b and c
10. The name of a boy is a ______. (a) person (b) animal (c) thing (d) place

Presentation Structure

1. Revision of the previous topic:
   The teacher reviews last term’s topic (e.g., alphabets).
2. Introduction of the new topic:
   The teacher defines nouns with examples and explains using the flashcards.
3. Student contributions:
   Pupils give examples of nouns around them, and the teacher corrects and clarifies.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Show pictures of different nouns.
2. Define and explain nouns.
3. Ask pupils to give examples of nouns.
4. Write examples of nouns on the board.

Learners’ Activities

1. Observe the pictures shown by the teacher.
2. Repeat the definition of nouns.
3. Give examples of nouns from their environment.

Assessment

10 Short-Answer Questions

1. What is a noun?
2. Name two animal nouns.
3. Write one example of a noun that is a person.
4. Write one example of a place noun.
5. Name a thing noun you can see in the classroom.
6. Is “doctor” a noun?
7. Write one example of an animal noun.
8. Name a place noun that starts with “S.”
9. Write one example of a thing noun.
10. Is “market” a noun?

Conclusion

The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work, provides feedback, and reminds them to practice identifying nouns at home.