Distinguish between common and proper nouns

Today we will learn how to distinguish between common and proper nouns. Reading and writing help us share our ideas with others.

A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. For example: "teacher" (person), "school" (place), "book" (thing), or "happiness" (idea). Nouns can be common (like "dog") or proper (like "Spot"—a specific dog's name). Proper nouns always start with a capital letter.

Let's break this down step by step so it's easy to understand. Follow along with the examples, and don't worry if it takes some practice to get the hang of it!

Remember: Making mistakes is part of learning. If something is tricky, try again, look at the examples, or ask for help.