An introduction to different kinds of words and the reason for knowing parts of speech
Student Application
Find out why it helps to know the different kinds of words and the reason for knowing parts of speech.
Learning Objectives
Students will understand that learning the eight parts of speech helps people to know the function of words and how they are joined together to make coherent sentences.
Know the eight parts of speech:
Noun: A noun is the name of a person, place, idea, or thing. A common noun is the name of ...
Common Nouns vs. Proper Nouns Game: If possible, place the students into evenly numbered groups; and have each group sit in a circle. Each student should have a pen or a pencil. Place a piece of paper in front of one student in each group. Then, call out a common noun, like city. The student with the paper writes a proper noun that matches th...