Identify Common or Proper Nouns Worksheet

Students decide whether underlined nouns are common or proper and correct capitals where needed. Use their answers to connect noun type with capitalization in sentences.
Grades
Grades 1–2
Pages
1
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Jul 25, 2021

Subject
ELA, Grammar
Topic
Common nouns, Proper nouns
Resource types
Worksheets, Assessments
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
L.1.1

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From the author

This Identify Common or Proper Nouns Worksheet is a great way for students to practice identifying common and proper nouns. This resource is perfect for teachers who are looking for a way to help their students practice this skill.

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Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Distinguish common and proper nouns and capitalize proper nouns.

Teaching tips

  • Ask students to explain the specific name represented by each proper noun.

Skills covered

  • Noun classification and capitalization.

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What should students know before starting?

Introduce common nouns as general names and proper nouns as specific names. Model the capitalization difference with a sentence before independent work.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • L.1.1

Core concepts

  • Common nouns; proper nouns.

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