Identify proper nouns

Key Notes:-

Definition of Proper Nouns:

• Explain that a proper noun is a specific name for a particular person, place, or thing.
• Proper nouns are always capitalized.

Examples of Proper Nouns:

• People’s Names: Names like “Sarah,” “John,” and “Emma” are proper nouns.
• Places: Names of places such as “New York,” “Paris,” and “Disneyland” are proper nouns.
• Days and Months: Names like “Monday,” “January,” and “December” are proper nouns.

Difference Between Common and Proper Nouns:

• Common nouns refer to general items like “dog,” “city,” or “holiday.”
• Proper nouns give the specific name, like “Buddy” (for a dog), “Los Angeles” (for a city), or “Christmas” (for a holiday).

Capitalization:

• Emphasize that proper nouns always start with a capital letter, regardless of where they appear in a sentence.

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