Naming Things
We use many things every day. Books, pencils, bags, chairs, tables and toys are examples of things around us.
Words that name things are naming words.
Learning Objectives
- Identify naming words for things.
- Recognise common object names.
- Find things naming words in simple sentences.
- Use object naming words correctly.
Common Naming Words for Things
These words name things.
Other examples include ball, toy, bottle, cup, door, window and computer.
Finding Naming Words for Things
This is my book.
Naming word: book
The pencil is on the table.
Naming words: pencil, table
Things in Our Classroom
- book
- pencil
- eraser
- chair
- desk
- board
- bag
Each of these words names a thing.
Common Mistakes
- Look at what the word names.
- Do not choose a colour instead of the object.
- Do not choose an action instead of the thing being named.
Practice
1. Is “book” a naming word?
2. Find the naming word: I have a pencil.
3. Find the naming words: The bag is on the chair.
4. Name five things in your classroom.
Try It Yourself
Look around your room. Find ten things and say their names. Choose three of those naming words and make simple sentences.
Quick Revision
- Words that name things are naming words.
- Book, pencil, bag and chair are examples.
- We use these words every day.
Next Step
You have now learned naming words for people, animals, places and things. Next, you will practise Finding Naming Words in Sentences.