Types of Nouns – Primary 6 English Grammar Lesson Notes

Subject: English Language (Grammar)

Class: Primary 6

Term: Second Term

Week: 2

Age: 10–11 years

Topic: Nouns

Sub-Topic: Types of Nouns

Duration: 40 Minutes

Types of Nouns Explained for Primary 6 Pupils

 

Types of Nouns for Primary 6

Types of Nouns for Primary 6 | English Grammar Lesson Notes

A simple, engaging explanation of the types of nouns for Primary 6 pupils with examples, activities, and evaluation questions.

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Learn the types of nouns for Primary 6 with clear explanations, examples, activities, and exam-ready questions. Simple and engaging lesson note.

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Define a noun correctly.
  2. List different types of nouns.
  3. Identify types of nouns in sentences.
  4. Use different types of nouns correctly in their own sentences.
  5. Distinguish between common, proper, concrete, abstract, collective, and material nouns.

Keywords (with Meanings)

  1. Noun – A naming word.
  2. Common Noun – A general name of a person, place, or thing.
  3. Proper Noun – A special name of a person, place, or thing.
  4. Concrete Noun – A noun you can see or touch.
  5. Abstract Noun – A noun you cannot see or touch.
  6. Collective Noun – A noun that names a group.
  7. Material Noun – A noun that names what something is made of.
  8. Person – A human being.
  9. Place – A location.
  10. Thing – An object or item.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils can already:

  • Mention examples of nouns.
  • Identify names of people, places, and things from previous lessons.

Set Induction (Attention-Grabbing Story)

The teacher smiles and says:

“Yesterday morning, Tunde carried his bag to school in Lagos. He felt great joy because he saw a group of pupils playing with a ball under a big tree.”

The teacher asks:

  • Who is mentioned in the story?
  • What places are mentioned?
  • Which word shows a feeling?

The teacher explains:

“All the naming words in this story are called nouns, but they are not the same type. Today, we will learn the types of nouns.”

Learning Resources and Materials

  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Flashcards with words
  • Charts showing types of nouns
  • English Grammar textbooks

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher reminds pupils:

“Last week, we learned that a noun is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing. Today, we will see that nouns are grouped into different types.”

Embedded Core Skills

  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical thinking
  • Sentence construction

Learning Materials

  • Class notes
  • Chalkboard examples
  • Group discussion prompts

Reference Books

  • Lagos State Scheme of Work (English Language)
  • New Oxford Primary English
  • Brighter Grammar Series

Instructional Materials

  • Word cards
  • Picture charts
  • Sample sentences

Content

Meaning of Nouns

A noun is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing.

Types of Nouns (List and Explanation)

  1. Common Nouns
  2. Proper Nouns
  3. Concrete Nouns
  4. Abstract Nouns
  5. Collective Nouns
  6. Material Nouns

In-Depth Explanation of Each Type

1. Common Noun

A common noun is a general name of a person, place, animal, or thing.

Examples:

  • boy
  • girl
  • school
  • city
  • teacher

Sentences:

  1. The boy is reading.
  2. Our school is clean.
  3. The teacher is kind.
  4. A city can be noisy.
  5. The girl is smiling.

2. Proper Noun

A proper noun is a special name of a person, place, or thing. It always begins with a capital letter.

Examples:

  • Tunde
  • Lagos
  • Nigeria
  • River Niger
  • Monday

Sentences:

  1. Tunde is my friend.
  2. I live in Lagos.
  3. Nigeria is my country.
  4. We crossed River Niger.
  5. School opens on Monday.

3. Concrete Noun

A concrete noun is a noun that you can see, touch, or feel.

Examples:

  • chair
  • book
  • ball
  • table
  • bag

Sentences:

  1. The chair is broken.
  2. My book is new.
  3. He kicked the ball.
  4. The table is strong.
  5. Her bag is heavy.

4. Abstract Noun

An abstract noun is a noun that you cannot see or touch. It shows feelings or ideas.

Examples:

  • love
  • happiness
  • fear
  • honesty
  • joy

Sentences:

  1. Love is important.
  2. She felt great joy.
  3. Honesty is good.
  4. He showed fear.
  5. Happiness makes us smile.

5. Collective Noun

A collective noun names a group of people, animals, or things.

Examples:

  • class
  • team
  • crowd
  • herd
  • bunch

Sentences:

  1. Our class is quiet.
  2. The team won the match.
  3. A crowd gathered.
  4. A herd of cattle passed.
  5. She bought a bunch of bananas.

6. Material Noun

A material noun names what something is made of.

Examples:

  • water
  • gold
  • wood
  • iron
  • rice

Sentences:

  1. The cup is made of glass.
  2. Water is important.
  3. The chair is made of wood.
  4. The ring is gold.
  5. Rice is our food.

Presentation Structure

  1. Teacher revises nouns briefly.
  2. Teacher introduces types of nouns.
  3. Pupils give examples.
  4. Teacher corrects gently.
  5. Class practices together.

Teacher’s Activities

  • Explains each type slowly.
  • Writes examples on the board.
  • Asks pupils questions.
  • Guides sentence formation.

Learners’ Activities

  • Listen attentively.
  • Answer oral questions.
  • Identify nouns in sentences.
  • Write examples in notebooks.

Evaluation Questions (Fill in the Blanks – Objective)

Choose the correct option.

  1. A noun that names a group is called a ______ noun.
    (a) common (b) proper (c) collective (d) abstract
  2. Lagos is a ______ noun.
    (a) common (b) proper (c) concrete (d) material
  3. Love is an ______ noun.
    (a) abstract (b) concrete (c) proper (d) common
  4. A chair is a ______ noun.
    (a) abstract (b) collective (c) concrete (d) proper
  5. Team is a ______ noun.
    (a) material (b) collective (c) common (d) proper
  6. Gold is a ______ noun.
    (a) abstract (b) material (c) proper (d) common
  7. Nigeria is a ______ noun.
    (a) common (b) proper (c) collective (d) abstract
  8. Happiness is a ______ noun.
    (a) concrete (b) material (c) abstract (d) common
  9. Book is a ______ noun.
    (a) concrete (b) abstract (c) proper (d) collective
  10. Class is a ______ noun.
    (a) proper (b) collective (c) material (d) abstract

Evaluation Questions (Short Answer)

  1. What is a noun?
  2. Mention two types of nouns.
  3. Give one example of a proper noun.
  4. What is an abstract noun?
  5. Mention two collective nouns.
  6. Give one example of a material noun.
  7. Is “Lagos” a common or proper noun?
  8. Write one sentence with a concrete noun.
  9. Write one abstract noun.
  10. Write one collective noun.

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

  1. What is a noun?
    A noun is a naming word.
  2. Why do nouns have types?
    To help us understand their uses.
  3. Is “school” a proper noun?
    No, it is a common noun.
  4. Is “joy” a thing we can touch?
    No, it is an abstract noun.
  5. Is “class” one person?
    No, it is a group.
  6. Does a proper noun start with capital letter?
    Yes, always.
  7. Is rice a material noun?
    Yes.
  8. Can nouns be seen always?
    No, some cannot.
  9. Is “team” a collective noun?
    Yes.
  10. Why should we learn nouns?
    To speak and write correctly.

Assessment

(Short Answer – 10 Questions)
Same as short-answer evaluation above.

Conclusion

The teacher walks round the class, marks pupils’ work, corrects mistakes, and praises good effort. Pupils are encouraged to observe nouns in daily conversations.

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Types of Nouns – In-Depth Explanation for Primary 6 Pupils

What Is a Noun? (Reinforcement)

A noun is a naming word.
It is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing.

Examples:
boy, Lagos, goat, book, happiness

1. Common Noun (General Naming Word)

Definition

A common noun is a general name for a person, place, animal, or thing.
It does not start with a capital letter unless it begins a sentence.

How to Understand It

Common nouns are everyday names.
They can refer to anyone or anything, not a specific one.

Examples

  1. boy
  2. girl
  3. school
  4. teacher
  5. market

Sentences

  1. The boy is running.
  2. My teacher is teaching.
  3. The school is big.
  4. She went to the market.
  5. The girl is happy.

2. Proper Noun (Special Naming Word)

Definition

A proper noun is a special name given to a particular person, place, animal, or thing.
It always starts with a capital letter.

How to Understand It

Proper nouns are special names.
They point to one particular person or place, not everyone.

Examples

  1. Tunde
  2. Lagos
  3. Nigeria
  4. Mr. Ade
  5. Friday

Sentences

  1. Tunde is my friend.
  2. I live in Lagos.
  3. Nigeria is my country.
  4. Mr. Ade is our teacher.
  5. We have assembly on Friday.

3. Concrete Noun (Things You Can See or Touch)

Definition

A concrete noun is a noun that you can see, touch, hear, smell, or feel.

How to Understand It

If you can use your five senses to know it, then it is a concrete noun.

Examples

  1. chair
  2. bag
  3. book
  4. ball
  5. table

Sentences

  1. The chair is broken.
  2. My bag is heavy.
  3. I read my book.
  4. He kicked the ball.
  5. The table is clean.

4. Abstract Noun (Things You Cannot Touch)

Definition

An abstract noun is a noun that names a feeling, idea, or quality.
You cannot see or touch it.

How to Understand It

Abstract nouns live inside the heart and mind.
You can feel them, but you cannot hold them.

Examples

  1. love
  2. joy
  3. fear
  4. honesty
  5. happiness

Sentences

  1. Love is important in a family.
  2. She felt great joy.
  3. The child showed fear.
  4. Honesty is a good habit.
  5. Happiness makes us smile.

5. Collective Noun (Group Naming Word)

Definition

A collective noun is a noun that names a group of people, animals, or things.

How to Understand It

It talks about many things together, but calls them one name.

Examples

  1. class
  2. team
  3. crowd
  4. family
  5. herd

Sentences

  1. Our class is quiet.
  2. The team won the match.
  3. A crowd gathered outside.
  4. My family is loving.
  5. A herd of cows passed.

6. Material Noun (What Things Are Made Of)

Definition

A material noun is a noun that names the substance from which something is made.

How to Understand It

Material nouns tell us what something is made from.

Examples

  1. water
  2. wood
  3. gold
  4. iron
  5. rice

Sentences

  1. We drink water every day.
  2. The chair is made of wood.
  3. The ring is gold.
  4. The gate is made of iron.
  5. Rice is our food.

Quick Classroom Tip for Pupils

  • If it is a general name → Common noun
  • If it is a special name → Proper noun
  • If you can see or touch it → Concrete noun
  • If you can feel it but not touch it → Abstract noun
  • If it names a group → Collective noun
  • If it names what something is made of → Material noun

 

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