Placing Nouns in Boxes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a sorting activity focused on common and proper nouns, divided into three categories: person, place, and thing. Students are provided with a list of words and must determine whether each word is a common noun or a proper noun, then place it into the correct box within the corresponding category. The word list contains a mix of proper nouns, like “Orlando” and “Marie,” and common nouns, such as “sister” and “park.” This organizational task requires students to analyze each word and decide which column it belongs to based on its proper or common status, as well as its contextual category.

The goal of the worksheet is to solidify the students’ understanding of the distinction between common and proper nouns across different categories of people, places, and things. It serves to reinforce the concept that proper nouns are specific names of individuals, places, or branded items and are always capitalized, whereas common nouns are general names for types of objects, places, or people and are not capitalized unless they begin a sentence. This exercise is also aimed at improving students’ categorization skills and enhancing their vocabulary. By sorting the nouns into the correct categories, students learn to pay attention to the nuances of English grammar and the importance of proper capitalization.