Practice identifying concrete and abstract nouns with a activity that offers three different ways to show what enthusiastic grammarians know. First, pupils read a passage and identify the nouns; second, they think up three more of their own; and lastly, they write a sentence using one concrete and one abstract noun. 

Concepts

nouns, abstract nouns, concrete nouns

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Read the directions aloud, emphasizing the words underline and circle, and instruct class members to circle and underline the words for practice
• Assign the worksheet as homework, independent practice, or as small group skills practice 

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required 
• Learners should be familiar with concrete and abstract nouns

Pros

• A brief overview of abstract and concrete nouns is provided before the start of the assignment 
• Directions are clear and easy to follow

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.3.1.c