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English
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Using Common and Proper
Nouns
English – 3
Self-Learning Module (SLM)
Quarter 1 – Module 6: Using Common and Proper Nouns
First Edition, 2020

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English
Quarter 1 – Module 6:
Using Common and Proper
Nouns
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the English 3 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Using Common and Proper
Nouns

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their
needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the English 3 Self-Learning Module (SLM) on Using Common and Proper
Nouns

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner
is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and
skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for
guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to
process the contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the

lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.

What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will

help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of the
lesson learned. This also tends retention of
learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in developing

this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and
gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here
to help you to use Common and Proper Nouns in sentences. The
scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse
vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow
the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you
read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

The module covers Module 1, Quarter 1,

 Lesson 1 – Common and Proper Nouns

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the common and proper nouns;
2. explain the difference between common and proper noun;
3. use of common and proper nouns in completing sentences.

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 What I Know

Hey Kids! Before we proceed to our lesson let us check your

vocabulary first about Common and Proper Nouns.

Before we go any further, read and answer the questions below to

assess what you know about the lesson for today. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following is an example of a noun?

a. run
b. sing
c. beautiful
d. tree

2. Which is a proper noun?

a. Ivy
b. teacher
c. doctor
d. dentist

3. Which is NOT a common noun?

a. girl
b. Philippines
c. chair
d. fruit
4. Proper nouns always begin with a _________.
a. small letter
b. period
c. capital letter
d. question mark

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5. Which of the following refers to a name of person, animal,
place, things and event?
a. verb
b. noun
c. pronoun
d. adjective

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 Lesson
Common and Proper
1 Nouns
Hello there! Today we are going to learn about common and
proper nouns.

What’s In

Read the given sentences correctly and encircle the noun/s in

each sentence.
1. Yen went to the market yesterday.
2. Dave is my best friend.
3. I enjoy going to school.
4. My mother washes the dishes.
5. Angelo got new toys.

Notes to the Teacher

Let the pupils read each sentence. The teacher
will also guide the pupils in identifying the nouns in
the sentences.

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 What’s New
Congratulations for finishing What’s in Activity. Try again the given
activities below.

Activity 1.1(Noun Word Search)

Find and encircle the noun in the word search puzzle. Write the
noun in the space provided. The words only run across and down.
The example below is made for you.

D O G P O T

O N I E S A

L E G N U N

L C A R N U

S C H O O L

__________car__________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________
______________________ ______________________
______________________ _______________________
______________________ ______________________

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Activity 1.2
Study the pictures and the words beside it. Group the words
as Common or proper Noun.

fish flowers

Jane Crayola

river Brownie

COMMON NOUNS PROPER NOUNS

____________________ _____________________
____________________ _____________________
____________________ _____________________

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 What is It
Good job kids for accomplishing the previous activity. In this
part of the module, you will learn what is Common and
Proper Nouns.

Common Nouns are common or general names of persons,

places, things, or animals.
Common nouns start with small letters.
Examples:
doctor
fish
girl
book
pencil
cellphone
school
Proper Nouns are specific names of persons, places, things, or
animals.
Proper nouns start with capital or big letters.
Examples:
Dr. Reyes
Milkfish
Ana
English 3
Mongol
Samsung
Upper Lumabat Integrated School

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 What’s More
Do you understand now what is Common and Proper Noun?
Now, answer the activity below to understand more about our
lesson.
Activity 1.1
Direction: Color the nouns using the color code. Red for
proper nouns and blue for common nouns.

flag Samsung Ms. Palmes Doggy

priest Sarangani singer store

Math notebook

Activity 1.2
Direction: Identify if the following nouns are proper or common
nouns. Write PN for proper noun and CN for common noun. Write
your answers on the blank provided before each number.
_____________1. Manila _____________6.laptop
_____________2. milk _____________7. Narra
_____________3. Mr. Cruz _____________8. ballpen
_____________4. church _____________9. Nina’s store
_____________5. friend ____________10. Brownie

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 What I Have Learned
Congratulations! You have finished the activities in What’s
More. Now, let us see how much you have learned, by
answering the questions below.
Common noun is
__________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Proper noun is
___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Examples of Common nouns are

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Examples of Proper nouns are

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 What I Can Do

Job well done! This time, apply what you have learned by
answering the activity below.
Read the words in the Noun Bank. Write the word under Common
Noun or Proper Noun.

NOUN BANK

cat Brownie

Milo dress

Jose Rizal school

Philippines milk

horse Sandra

COMMON NOUNS PROPER NOUNS

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 Assessment
Very good! You have finished the activity well. Let’s us check what
you have learned in this lesson.
Use the given common and proper nouns inside the box to
complete the story below. Write the answer on the blank.

Rina monkey zoo animals

horse Lino snake parents

It was a sunny day, when mommy_________ and daddy

_________ brought me to the ________. I saw __________ climbing the
tree, while ________ slithering inside the cage. I was scared in silence
when a ________ whined at me. All _________ wanted to play. I
didn’t want to leave the zoo but my _________ have many things to
do.

Additional Activities

Good job! Are you having fun in this lesson? Now, finish this
additional activity for the mastery of the lesson.
List five (5) examples of common nouns and its proper nouns.

Common Noun Proper Noun

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What I Know
1. d
2. a
3. b
4. c
5. b
What's More What's More Assessment
Activity 1.1 Activity 1.3 1. Lina
2. Dante
Color Red 1. PN
3. zoo
2. CN
Samsung 4. monkey
3. PN
Sarangani 5. snake
4. CN
Math 6. horse
5. CN
Ms. Palmes 7. animals
6. CN
Doggy 8. parents
7. PN
8. CN
Color Blue 9. PN
flag 10.PN
priest
singer
notebook
store
Answer Key
References
Let’s Get Better in English 3

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 DISCLAIMER
This Self-learning Module (SLM) was developed by DepEd SOCCSKSARGEN
with the primary objective of preparing for and addressing the new normal.
Contents of this module were based on DepEd’s Most Essential Learning
Competencies (MELC). This is a supplementary material to be used by all
learners of Region XII in all public schools beginning SY 2020-2021. The
process of LR development was observed in the production of this module.
This is version 1.0. We highly encourage feedback, comments, and
recommendations.

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