Common Nouns and Proper Nouns

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Definition of a proper noun:

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A proper noun refers to a specific person, place, thing, or idea and is always capitalized.

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Common noun example:

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London

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Identify the proper noun in: 'The dog chased the mailman.'

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mailman

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Differentiate between common and proper nouns.

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Common nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas; proper nouns are specific names for people, places, or things.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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Use a common noun in a sentence.

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dog

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Use a proper noun in a sentence.

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John

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Proper noun example:

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John

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Common noun in 'The students studied for the test.'

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students

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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Difference between common and proper nouns:

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea; a proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.K.1B

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Use a common noun and a proper noun in a sentence.

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The dog named Max is playing in the park.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

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