Understanding Nouns: An Introduction for ELL Students
This educational resource introduces English Language Learners (ELL) to the concept of nouns. It explains that nouns are words that name a person, place, thing, or animal, providing examples such as "girl," "farm," "backpack," and "dog." The lesson includes interactive questions to engage students in identifying nouns while emphasizing their significance. Through relatable examples and activities, learners will gain a clearer understanding of how nouns function in sentences and their everyday usage.
Understanding Nouns: An Introduction for ELL Students
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Nouns Susan Davenport ELL 6050 December 6, 2008
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or animal. girl farm cow pinwheel
A person teacher golfer doctor
A place farm lake desert city
A thing backpack clipboard scissors pen
An animal crane dog
One goose Many geese A noun can be one or more than one.
A noun is a part of speech that names a person, place, thing, or animal. • The boy is kind. • Her cat is sick. • My pencil is sharp! • The lake is pretty.
Can you name this noun? tiger
Which one does not belong? • The wolf is not a person.
Which one does not belong? • The puzzle does not belong because it is not an animal.
Nouns are very special words. • Person • Place • Thing • Animal Nouns are all around us!
