📚 Topic Summary
Learning to identify city and town names in stories is a fun way to understand that places have names just like people do! These names are usually capitalized to show they are important. When you read, look for words that start with a capital letter and describe a place. These could be cities, towns, or even neighborhoods! Recognizing these names helps you understand where the story is taking place.
For example, if a story mentions "London" or "Paris", you know the story is happening in England or France! It’s like unlocking a secret about the story's setting. Let's practice finding city and town names in some fun activities!
📖 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the word with its meaning:
| Word |
Meaning |
| 1. City |
A. A small area within a town or city |
| 2. Town |
B. A very large and important place where many people live |
| 3. Capital Letter |
C. A letter written in its larger form, like 'A' instead of 'a' |
| 4. Neighborhood |
D. A place smaller than a city, where people live and work |
| 5. Name |
E. A word used to identify a person, place, or thing |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
Words: Capitalized, Town, City, Place, Story
A _______ is a group of sentences that tells about something. A _______ is a large area where many people live. A _______ is smaller than a city. The name of a _______ starts with a _______ letter. We can find the name of a place in the _______.
🧠 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you are writing a story. What city or town would you like your story to take place in, and why? What fun things happen there?