1. His mother’s birthday is just around the corner. Meet Bob He has been chosen by family members to plan her birthday party. He will need to shop at various stores for food and party supplies. He will also be responsible for sending out the party invitations. Planning this party will teach Bob a Valuable lesson about nouns.
2. Here is Bob’s List: Buy a gift Buy groceries Send out invitations
3. Let’s follow Bob as he plans his mother’s party and learns about nouns along the way.
4. A noun is a word that names a person, place or thing Examples: Person = boy Place = store Thing = gift
13. Hi Lisa. I’m Bob. I need help finding some groceries for my mother’s party. Hi, I’m Lisa.
14. I’d be happy to show you where they are. Will you be needing ice cream and cake? I need plates, cups and napkins.
15. Wonderful! The napkins are over there. Have fun at the party! No, Mr. Lee is bringing the ice cream. My sister, Sarah, is bringing the cake.
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18. A proper noun names a particular person, place or thing. Each important word of a proper noun begins with a capital letter.Examples:Thomas Alva EdisonSeattleJuly
20. Who do you have left on your list to invite? Hey Sarah! Thanks for agreeing to help me with the invitations for the party.
21. Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Aunt Shirley, Uncle Brian and Dr. Phillips. What are their addresses?
22. Mr. and Mrs. Watson live on Cherry Street. Aunt Shirley lives on Maple Ave in Adel, Iowa. Dr. Phillips lives on Baker Street in London, England. I hope he can make it to the party. Don’t forget to mention that the party will be in May at Mom’s favorite restaurant, Italian Grill. Let’s hurry and finish so we can mail them at the post office.
23. After the party… Mom’s party was a huge success. Thanks for all of your hard work.
