Which word is a noun?

Learning Objectives Define what a noun is. Identify a noun in a simple sentence. Name a noun that is a person. Name a noun that is a place. Name a noun that is a thing. Circle the noun in a list of words. What do you see around you right now? 🧸 Let's name some things! We will learn about special naming words called nouns. Nouns help us talk about everything we see and do. It's like giving a name to everything! 🏷️ Real-World Applications Telling a story about your pet 🐶. Making a list for the grocery store 🍎. Writing a letter to a friend 💌. Labeling your drawings of your family 👨‍👩‍👧.

TermDefinitionExample NounA noun is a word that names a person, place, or thing.The **cat** sleeps on the mat. 'Cat' is a noun. Person 🧍A noun that is a person, like a family member or a worker.My **teacher** reads a book. 'Teacher' is a person. Place 🗺️A noun that is a place you can go to.We play at the **park**. 'Park' is a place. Thing 🧸A noun that is an object, animal, or idea.I have a red **ball**. 'Ball' is a thing. SentenceA group of words that tells a whole idea.The **sun** is bright. This is a sentence.

The Naming Rule A noun is a naming word. To find a noun, ask yourself: 'Is this word naming a person, place, or thing?' The 'A/An/The' Clue Nouns often come after the words 'a', 'an', or 'the'. Look for these small words. A noun is usually right after them! Example: 'a **dog**'. The Sentence Subject Rule The main person or thing in a sentence is a noun. Find who or what the sentence is about. That word is often a noun.