Common or proper noun, that is the question. With a Valentine's Day coloring page, class members decipher whether the word they read is a common or proper noun. Once they determine which type of nouns they see, theycolor the heart red or purple.

Concepts

nouns, proper nouns, common nouns, valentine's day, coloring words

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite learners to add their own common and proper nouns to the worksheet
• Once the worksheet is complete, cut out the heart shapes and sort them into groups

Classroom Considerations

• Scholars must know the difference between a proper and common noun
• Requires crayons, colored pencils, or other coloring tools

Pros

• Directions are easy to follow
• Coloring adds a fun aspect to the practice that enhances engagement 

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.K.1.a L.K.1.b L.1.1.a L.1.1.b L.2.1.a L.3.1.a L.4.1.a L.5.1.a L.6.1.a