Nouns: Meaning, Types, and Uses English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

English Grammar Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: English Grammar

Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Age: 7-8 years
Topic: Nouns
Sub-topic: Meaning, Types, and Uses in Sentences
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Define nouns.
2. Identify the different types of nouns.
3. Use nouns correctly in sentences.

Keywords

• Nouns
• Proper Nouns
• Common Nouns
• Singular
• Plural

Set Induction

The teacher displays pictures of objects, animals, and places and asks pupils to name them. The responses introduce the concept of nouns.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils can name familiar objects, places, and people around them.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with examples of nouns.
• Pictures showing people, animals, places, and objects.
• Worksheets for practice.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with naming objects and people around them. This lesson connects their understanding to the concept of nouns.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication: Expressing ideas using nouns.
• Critical Thinking: Differentiating between types of nouns.
• Creativity: Formulating sentences with nouns.

Learning Materials

• Flashcards
• Worksheets
• Posters

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 2 English Grammar Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards with examples of nouns.
• Posters of people, animals, places, and things.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Content

1. Definition of Nouns

• A noun is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing.

2. Types of Nouns

1. Proper Nouns: Specific names of people, places, or things.
   • Examples: John, Lagos, Christmas.
2. Common Nouns: General names of people, places, or things.
   • Examples: boy, city, table.
3. Singular Nouns: Names of one person, place, or thing.
   • Examples: girl, cat, house.
4. Plural Nouns: Names of more than one person, place, or thing.
   • Examples: girls, cats, houses.

3. Examples in Sentences

1. John is my friend. (Proper noun)
2. The boy is running. (Common noun)
3. I have a book. (Singular noun)
4. They have books. (Plural noun)
5. Lagos is a big city. (Proper noun and Common noun)

4. Uses of Nouns in Sentences

• Nouns are used as the subject of a sentence.
  • Example: The dog barks.
• Nouns can act as the object of a verb.
  • Example: She loves the cat.
• Nouns can show possession.
  • Example: This is Peter’s bag.

Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-blank Questions

1. A noun is the name of a _______. (a) person, place, animal, or thing (b) verb (c) action (d) sentence)
2. _______ is an example of a proper noun. (a) John (b) table (c) girl (d) pen)
3. The plural of “dog” is _______. (a) dog (b) dogs (c) dogging (d) dogged)
4. Lagos is a _______ noun. (a) common (b) proper (c) singular (d) plural)
5. The _______ are in the classroom. (a) teacher (b) teachers (c) teaching (d) teach)
6. _______ is the name of a place. (a) Market (b) Chair (c) Write (d) Eat)
7. A _______ noun names one thing. (a) plural (b) singular (c) proper (d) common)
8. The _______ play football. (a) boys (b) boy (c) boys’ (d) boying)
9. Abuja is the name of a _______. (a) person (b) place (c) animal (d) thing)
10. _______ is a common noun. (a) School (b) Christmas (c) Peter (d) Lagos)
11. The _______ of the house is beautiful. (a) roof (b) John (c) December (d) Africa)
12. I have two _______. (a) pencil (b) pencils (c) pencil’s (d) penciling)
13. _______ is barking outside. (a) Dog (b) Dogs (c) Peter (d) Table)
14. The teacher gave us a _______. (a) book (b) Lagos (c) holiday (d) Friday)
15. My _______ is very kind. (a) mother (b) Abuja (c) Saturday (d) chair)

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. What is an example of a proper noun?
   • Example: John.
3. What is an example of a common noun?
   • Example: Dog.
4. What is a singular noun?
   • A noun that names one person, place, or thing.
5. What is a plural noun?
   • A noun that names more than one person, place, or thing.
6. What is the plural of “cat”?
   • Cats.
7. Is “Lagos” a proper noun?
   • Yes.
8. Is “chair” a common noun?
   • Yes.
9. What type of noun is “Peter”?
   • Proper noun.
10. Give an example of a plural noun.
    • Examples: boys, books.
11. What is the subject in “The dog barks”?
    • The dog (a noun).
12. What is the object in “She loves the cat”?
    • The cat (a noun).
13. What type of noun is “Africa”?
    • Proper noun.
14. Is “Christmas” a noun?
    • Yes, it is a proper noun.
15. What type of noun is “schools”?
    • Plural noun.

Presentation Structure

Step 1: Revision of the previous topic.

• Teacher reviews adverbs and their functions.

Step 2: Introduction of the new topic.

• Teacher defines nouns and explains the types of nouns with examples.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections.

• Pupils identify nouns in sentences provided by the teacher.
• Pupils give examples of proper, common, singular, and plural nouns.

Teacher’s Activities

• Explains the meaning and types of nouns.
• Displays pictures and flashcards of nouns.
• Provides examples in sentences.
• Guides students to identify nouns in sentences.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen to the teacher’s explanation.
• Identify nouns in sentences.
• Form sentences using different types of nouns.

Assessment

1. What is a noun?
2. Name the types of nouns.
3. Give two examples of proper nouns.
4. Write a sentence using a plural noun.
5. Write a sentence using a singular noun.
6. What is the plural of “book”?
7. What is the noun in “The car is red”?
8. Name two common nouns.
9. Is “teacher” a proper or common noun?
10. Use “dog” in a sentence.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the meaning and types of nouns and ensures students can identify and use nouns correctly. The teacher goes around to mark students’ work and provides corrections.