Transcript Noun Notes
Warm Up ► Copy the sentences below. Underline all of the nouns and circle all of the adjectives. “That's always seemed so ridiculous to me, that people want to be around someone because they're pretty. It's like picking your breakfast cereals based on color instead of taste.” ― John Green, Paper Towns Noun & Adjectives Notes Parts of Speech Basics ►A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing or idea. Persons: brother, scientist, Rita, Governor Granholm Places: porch, stadium, Chicago, Africa Things: television, cactus, hurricane, Holland Tunnel Ideas: truth, democracy, ability, safety Common and Proper Nouns ►A common noun is a general name for a person, place, thing or idea. ► A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, thing or idea; these need to be capitalized. Common nouns Proper nouns man Albert Einstein, Michael Jordan, _____________ holiday Earth Day, Labor Day, ______________ city Miami, London, Dallas, Beijing, _______________ language Spanish, English, Hebrew, _________________ _ School subjects: common or proper nouns? ► It depends on the class! ► English is proper since “English” names a particular language. ► math is common because it names a general thing ► What other schools subjects are proper nouns? ► What about common nouns? Singular, Plural & Collective Nouns ► Singular nouns name one person, place, thing or idea. ► Plural nouns name more than one. ► A collective noun names a group – people or things that are regarded as a unit. Example: tribe, litter, flock, committee, ________________ Abstract and Concrete Nouns ► ► A concrete noun names something perceptible to the senses – something that can be seen, heard, smelled, touched, or tasted. An abstract noun names something that cannot be perceived through the senses such as an idea, quality, emotion or state. Concrete Nouns Abstract Nouns coin, hand, fire, computer, _________ jealousy, freedom, laziness, _________ Basics ► An adjective limits the meaning of a noun or pronoun. ► Adjectives modify a noun or pronoun by describing a word or giving more specific information about the meanings of a word. Example ►We watched a terrific game on the outdoor field “Terrific” is an adjective which modifies “game.” “Outdoor” is an adjective which modifies “field.” Adjectives Answer Questions What Kind Which One Fast ponies Green field Humid afternoon This seat That goal These friends *These are demonstrative pronouns acting as adjectives. How Many How Much Four players Most fans Both teams No time More noise Enough speed Articles ► The most common adjectives are the articles a, an & the. Proper Adjectives ► Proper adjectives are formed from proper nouns. Proper Nouns: Shakespeare, Jamaica, Taiwan ► They Proper Adjectives: Shakespearean, Jamaican, Taiwanese are capitalized and often end in n, an, ian, ese, or ish. Now Let’s Review! ► For the next series of words tell me what type of noun or adjective it is. Lake Shore High School the justice blue math students an love English Now let’s practice in groups! ► Form tables of 5 ► Pack and stack. Line up at the back. How spicy do you like your salsa? ► Find your groups ► You should each receive 10 cards. ► When the words and phrases flash on the screen, figure out which cards hold the answer and members of your group should hold up the correct classifications. incredulous diversion the Bahamas tolerance A trap Russian dressing civilization tribe appointments supplies The difficult obstacles gratitude A Caribbean island jungle foreigner courage An analytical mind A new animal A traditional Thanksgiving dinner