Nouns: Concrete, Abstract, and Collective

Nouns- Concrete, Abstract, Collective, Count, non count

by Ms. Krystyle Carlos

​Universal Law: The Law of Relativity

​"This law suggest that we are inclined to compare things in our world, but in reality, everything is neutral. Relativism exist in all things, and in the end meaning comes down to our perspective and perception."

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​Ex: For example, if we are feeling ungrateful for our living situation, it could be because we are comparing our living situation with someone else. It is better to appreciate what we have without needing to compare it to something or someone else.

​Standard and Objective

​Standard: Demonstrate Command of the English Language Focusing on Nouns & Pronouns.

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​Objective: I can define, identify, and distinguish among four main noun groups.

Multiple Choice

Today's lesson focuses on what?

• Adjectives

• Pronouns

• Nouns

• Sorry I wasn't listening

​What is a Noun?

​Nouns are naming words- nouns name something like people, places, things and ideas.

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​Ex:

​People: veterinarian, Dr. Robinson, Americans, & leader.

​Places: Lake Mead, classroom, kennel, & Bunker Hill

​Things: bumblebee, collar, motorcycle, & notebook.

​Ideas: strength, honesty, willingness, & obedience.

Multiple Choice

What is a Noun?

• Describes an action

• Describes a person, place, thing, & idea.

• Describes things out a name

• Describes a person, place, & thing.

​Categories

​There are (3) categories of Nouns

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1. ​Concrete & Abstract.

2. Collective Nouns.

3. Count & noncount Nouns.

​Concrete & abstract Nouns

​A Concrete Nouns are nouns that can be recognized through any of the five sense (Touch, taste, hear, smell, & see).

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​ex: Pencil, Dog, tractor, & river

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​Abstract Nouns are nouns that cannot be recognized through the sense.

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​ex: courage, fun, honor, & exploration

Multiple Choice

Which one is a concrete Noun? 

• Car

• Beauty

• Love

• Coldness

Multiple Choice

Which an abstract Noun?

• ride

• House

• Compassion

• dog

​Collective Nouns

​Collective nouns names groups of people or things.

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​Ex: Club, Troop, class, herd, orchestra, team & etc.

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a Collective Noun?

• cats

• pets

• group

• fun

​Count & Noun Count Nouns

​Count Nouns name things that can be physically counted.

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​Ex: orange, bench, & street.

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​Non-Count Nouns names things that cannot be physically counted.

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​Ex: thunder, rice, & grass

Multiple Choice

Which is a Non-Count Noun?

• mice

• trees

• sand

• Toes

The camels are a popular attraction at the zoo.​

Think pair share​

Open Ended

Write the nouns

The powerful body of the lion gives it a proud appearance.