Common Nouns Worksheet

The Common Nouns Worksheet is a one-page activity designed for second- through fourth-grade teachers to quickly review common nouns with students. The lesson begins by clarifying what a common noun is - a person, place, or thing. Students will then read fifteen sentences and underline all common nouns, with some sentences containing more than one. Recognizing common nouns within sentences boosts students' grammar skills and ability to properly capitalize words in their own writing. For example, while proper nouns are always capitalized, common nouns never are. Teachers can utilize this quick ten-minute worksheet for whole group grammar review, small group remediation, substitute plans, or even individual assessments on common noun recognition. Its simplicity allows flexible implementation for various instructional purposes.