Poems, Rhymes, and Songs Letter Work Kindergarten Age 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Kindergarten Lesson Plan – First Term Week 5

Subject: English (Letter Work)

Class: Kindergarten

Term: First Term

Week: 5

Age: 4-5 years

Topic: Poems, Rhymes, and Songs

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Recite poems, rhymes, and sing songs.
2. Revise activities on letter sounds, letter names, and vowels.
3. Read two-letter words and simple sentences.

Key Words

• Poem
• Rhyme
• Song
• Letter Sounds
• Vowels
• Two-Letter Words
• Simple Sentences

Set Induction

• The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a familiar nursery rhyme to capture their attention.

Entry Behaviour

• Pupils are familiar with basic letter sounds, names, and simple two-letter words from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards: Displaying letters and words.
• Audio Visual Resources: Videos on poems, rhymes, and songs (e.g.,  Online resource ).

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss with pupils the letter sounds, names, and simple words they have learned.
• Connect these concepts with fun poems, rhymes, and songs.

Embedded Core Skills

1. Communication and Collaboration: Reciting and singing together.
2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Recognizing and practicing letter sounds, names, and words.

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Kindergarten

Instructional Materials

• Charts with poems and rhymes
• Flashcards of letters and words

Lesson Content

Explanation of the Topic

1. Poems, Rhymes, and Songs:
   • Use of poems, rhymes, and songs to reinforce letter sounds, letter names, and vowel sounds.
   • Examples of poems, rhymes, and songs related to letter sounds and simple words.

Examples:

• Poem: “A is for Apple, B is for Ball”
• Rhyme: “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”
• Song: “The Alphabet Song”

Learning Activities

1. Recitation: Pupils recite poems related to letter sounds and names.
2. Singing: Pupils sing songs about the alphabet and vowel sounds.
3. Rhyming: Pupils recite rhymes to practice letter sounds and simple words.
4. Interactive Practice: Pupils use flashcards to identify and read letters and words mentioned in the poems, rhymes, and songs.

Teacher’s Activities

• Model how to recite poems, rhymes, and sing songs.
• Lead the recitation and singing activities.
• Guide pupils in identifying letters and words in the poems, rhymes, and songs.
• Facilitate interactive practice with flashcards.

Learners’ Activities

• Recite poems related to letter sounds and names.
• Sing songs about the alphabet and vowel sounds.
• Recite rhymes to practice letter sounds and simple words.
• Use flashcards to identify and read letters and words.

Assessment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. Twinkle, Twinkle,

1. Twinkle, Twinkle, Little __.
   • a) Star
   • b) Car
   • c) Bar
   • d) Jar
2. A is for __.
   • a) Ball
   • b) Apple
   • c) Cat
   • d) Dog
3. B is for __.
   • a) Cat
   • b) Apple
   • c) Ball
   • d) Dog
4. C is for __.
   • a) Apple
   • b) Cat
   • c) Dog
   • d) Egg
5. The vowel sound in “Umbrella” is __.
   • a) /a/
   • b) /e/
   • c) /i/
   • d) /u/
6. The __ Song.
   • a) Number
   • b) Alphabet
   • c) Animal
   • d) Color
7. E is for __.
   • a) Egg
   • b) Car
   • c) Dog
   • d) Frog
8. I is for __.
   • a) Cat
   • b) Ice
   • c) Dog
   • d) Frog
9. We go __.
   • a) Up
   • b) Down
   • c) Around
   • d) In
10. Can you see the __?
    • a) Tree
    • b) Bee
    • c) Car
    • d) Ball

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What is a rhyme? A: A rhyme is a repetition of similar sounds in two or more words, often used in poems and songs.
2. Q: Can you give an example of a vowel sound? A: Yes, the sound /a/ in “apple” is a vowel sound.
3. Q: What are two-letter words? A: Words like “an,” “is,” “it,” “on,” and “up” are two-letter words.
4. Q: Why do we sing the Alphabet Song? A: We sing the Alphabet Song to remember the order of the letters in the alphabet.
5. Q: How does reciting rhymes help with reading? A: Reciting rhymes helps with reading by improving phonemic awareness and recognition of letter sounds.
6. Q: What is a simple sentence? A: A simple sentence has one subject and one verb, like “We go up.”
7. Q: Can you recite a poem with me? A: Yes, let’s recite “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star.”
8. Q: What is the vowel sound in “egg”? A: The vowel sound in “egg” is /e/.
9. Q: How do poems help with learning? A: Poems help with learning by making it fun and memorable to practice language skills.
10. Q: What is the rhyme for “star”? A: “Star” rhymes with “car,” “far,” and “bar.”

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic (vowel sounds and simple sentences).

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, focusing on poems, rhymes, and songs.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the first letter in the Alphabet Song?
2. Can you recite the poem “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”?
3. What sound does the letter “A” make in the poem “A is for Apple”?
4. Can you sing a vowel song with me?
5. What word rhymes with “car” in the song “Twinkle, Twinkle”?
6. How do you spell “egg”?
7. What letter comes after “B” in the Alphabet Song?
8. Can you find the vowel sound in “ice”?
9. What is the rhyme for “cat” in the poem “C is for Cat”?
10. Can you write the letter “E”?

Conclusion

• The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback.
• Reinforces the concepts with additional practice if needed, ensuring pupils are comfortable with reciting poems, rhymes, and songs.

This lesson plan aims to engage kindergarten pupils in learning how to recite poems, rhymes, and songs, focusing on revising letter sounds, letter names, vowels, and simple words, with a strong emphasis on interactive and collaborative activities.

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