ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the grammatical concept of nouns. It describes what nouns are, provides examples of them, and distinguishes between common and proper nouns. After that, the chapter discusses the importance of nouns to effective writing, using examples from published texts to illustrate their impact. Next, the chapter presents a classroom snapshot section, which describes Kasey’s experiences teaching her students about nouns. The chapter then provides key recommendations for teaching students about the concept of nouns and a bulleted list of final thoughts on this topic. It concludes with a flowchart and two infographics that highlight important information and examples from the chapter.
