🏷️ Naming Words
Class 2 English · Unit 5 of 11 · about 120 minutes
Students learn that naming words name people, places, animals and things. They sort words into these groups, recognise special names (like Riya, Delhi, Tommy) and write them with capital letters, and change naming words from one to many by adding -s or -es. The unit builds the foundation for later grammar work on pronouns and verbs.
What your child will learn
- Students will be able to identify naming words in a sentence and sort them into people, places, animals and things.
- Students will be able to recognise special names and write them with a capital letter.
- Students will be able to change naming words from one to many by adding -s or -es.
Lessons in this unit
- What is a naming word?: Introduce naming words as words that name people, places, animals and things. Use pictures and sorting activities.
- Sorting naming words: Sort naming words into four groups: people, places, animals and things. Use pictures and word cards.
- Special names: Introduce special names for people, places and pets. Show that they start with a capital letter.
- One and many with -s: Form plurals by adding -s to most naming words. Use pictures to show one and many.
- One and many with -es: Form plurals by adding -es to words ending in -s, -x, -ch, -sh. Use pictures and word sorting.
- Put it all together: Review naming words, special names, and plurals in a mixed activity. Use a short story or picture scene.
Key words
- naming word
- A word that names a person, place, animal or thing.
- special name
- The special name of a person, place or pet. It starts with a big letter.
- one
- Just one, like one apple.
- many
- More than one, like two apples.
Help your child at home
What to watch for
- Only people and animals are naming words; things are not.
- Help: Things like table, ball, and book are also naming words because they have names.
- A place can also be a thing, so it is confusing.
- Help: In this unit, we put each word in one group. 'School' is a place.
- All naming words start with a capital letter.
- Help: Only special names start with a capital letter. Common naming words like 'girl' start with a small letter.
- Add -s to every word to make many.
- Help: Some words need -es, like box → boxes. We will learn that next.
Try this at home
- Point to the naming word in a sentence
- Sort word cards into the correct column
- Ask 'Is it the name of one special person, place or pet?' (Riya: yes)
- Add -s to make many
Quick questions to ask aloud
- Which word is a naming word? 👧 (girl / run / happy)
Show answer
girl. A naming word names a person, place, animal or thing. 'Girl' names a person. - Which group does 'Mumbai' belong to? 🏙️ (place / person / thing)
Show answer
Mumbai is a city. It is a place. - Which word is a special name? 👧 (Riya / girl / she)
Show answer
Riya is the special name of a girl. It starts with a big letter.
Frequently asked questions
What will my child learn in "Naming Words" (Class 2 English)?
Your child will be able to: identify naming words in a sentence and sort them into people, places, animals and things.; recognise special names and write them with a capital letter.; change naming words from one to many by adding -s or -es..
How does MangoMindz teach "Naming Words"?
In 6 short parts (What is a naming word?, Sorting naming words, Special names, One and many with -s, One and many with -es, Put it all together). Each part has a picture-based lesson read aloud by Mango Teacher, a quick check, and a quiz built from common mistakes children make, with Mango, a study buddy, for questions.
How long does "Naming Words" take?
About 120 minutes in total, spread over 6 parts of 15–25 minutes each.
How can I help my child with "Naming Words" at home?
Work through a small example together, such as: Point to the naming word in a sentence; Sort word cards into the correct column. Then ask a quick question aloud: Which word is a naming word? 👧 (girl / run / happy)
What mistakes do children often make in "Naming Words"?
Only people and animals are naming words; things are not. Fix: Things like table, ball, and book are also naming words because they have names. A place can also be a thing, so it is confusing. Fix: In this unit, we put each word in one group. 'School' is a place. All naming words start with a capital letter. Fix: Only special names start with a capital letter. Common naming words like 'girl' start with a small letter.
Is "Naming Words" free on MangoMindz?
Yes. Every lesson part and quiz in "Naming Words" is free on MangoMindz, with no ads.