Learn Letter Sounds /i/ and /j/ with Fun Activities

Comprehensive Lesson Plan for Nursery 1: Letter Work

Second Term, Week 5

Subject:

Letter Work (Phonetic Awareness)

Class:

Nursery One

Term:

Second Term

Week:

5

Age:

3 – 4 years

Topic:

Phonetic Awareness: Letter Sounds /i/ and /j/

Sub-topic:

Identifying, Reading, and Tracing Letter Sounds /i/ and /j/.

Duration:

40 Minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Identify the sound /i/ in words like ink, igloo, injection.
2. Identify the sound /j/ in words like jug, jet, jeep.
3. Read and trace letter sounds from /a/ to /j/.

Keywords:

Letter sounds, /i/, /j/, tracing, reading.

Set Induction:

The teacher begins the lesson by showing pictures of an ink bottle and a jug, pronouncing their names, and asking pupils to repeat after her.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are familiar with previous letter sounds such as /a/ and /h/ from earlier lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Flashcards with images of objects like ink, igloo, injection, jug, jeep.
• Letter sound tracing worksheets.
• Letter charts from /a/ to /j/.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Pupils have been introduced to letter sounds /a/, /e/, and /h/ in earlier lessons and can identify simple words that begin with these sounds.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Phonetic awareness through sound recognition.
• Fine motor skills through tracing.
• Listening and speaking skills.

Learning Materials:

• Sound charts and flashcards.
• Tracing worksheets.
• A whiteboard and markers.

Reference Books:

Lagos State Early Years Scheme of Work for Nursery 1.

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards with letters and images.
• Sound charts.
• Tracing worksheets.

Lesson Content

Definition and Explanation:

1. Letter Sound /i/:
   • The short vowel sound made by the letter “i,” as in ink or igloo.
   • Examples include injection, insect, inside.
2. Letter Sound /j/:
   • The sound made by the letter “j,” as in jug or jeep.
   • Examples include jet, jelly, jacket.
3. Tracing Letter Sounds:
   • Pupils practice tracing the letters /a/ to /j/ on worksheets.

Examples of Words with /i/:

1. Ink
2. Igloo
3. Injection
4. Insect
5. Inside

Examples of Words with /j/:

1. Jug
2. Jet
3. Jeep
4. Jelly
5. Jacket

Presentation

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

The teacher revises the letter sound /h/ and rhyming patterns from the last lesson using examples like hat, hen, house.

Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic

The teacher introduces the letter sounds /i/ and /j/ as follows:

1. Demonstrates the sound /i/ with examples like ink and igloo.
2. Demonstrates the sound /j/ with examples like jug and jet.
3. Writes both letters on the board and shows how to trace them.

Step 3: Student Contributions and Corrections

The teacher asks pupils to:

• Name objects starting with /i/ and /j/.
• Repeat the sounds aloud after her.
• Trace the letters on their worksheets.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Pronounce the letter sounds /i/ and /j/, using flashcards with images.
2. Write examples of words like ink, igloo, jug, jet on the board.
3. Demonstrate how to trace the letters using the whiteboard.
4. Guide pupils as they trace the letters on worksheets.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Repeat the letter sounds /i/ and /j/ after the teacher.
2. Identify pictures of objects starting with /i/ and /j/.
3. Trace the letters /i/ and /j/ on worksheets provided.
4. Practice reading aloud words with /i/ and /j/.

Class Activity Discussion

15 FAQs and Answers:

1. What sound does “i” make? /i/ as in ink.
2. What sound does “j” make? /j/ as in jug.
3. Give one word starting with “i.” Ink.
4. Give one word starting with “j.” Jet.
5. What is the sound of “igloo”? /i/.
6. What is the sound of “jeep”? /j/.
7. Trace the letter sound /j/. What does it say? /j/.
8. What sound do you hear in “jacket”? /j/.
9. Which sound is in “injection”? /i/.
10. Name an object starting with “j.” Jug.
11. What is the sound of “jelly”? /j/.
12. Name an object starting with “i.” Igloo.
13. Which letter sound is in “inside”? /i/.
14. What letter sound is in “jet”? /j/.
15. What do we say when we see “ink”? /i/.

Evaluation

15 Fill-in-the-blank Questions:

1. The sound of “i” is _____.
   a) /a/ b) /i/ c) /j/ d) /h/
2. The word “ink” starts with the letter _____.
   a) J b) I c) A d) H
3. The sound of “jug” is _____.
   a) /j/ b) /i/ c) /h/ d) /a/
4. Which letter sound is in “igloo”?
   a) /j/ b) /i/ c) /a/ d) /e/
5. Which letter sound is in “jacket”?
   a) /j/ b) /i/ c) /h/ d) /a/
6. The word “jet” begins with the sound _____.
   a) /a/ b) /i/ c) /j/ d) /h/
7. Trace the letter _____.
   a) I b) J c) H d) E
8. Which sound is in “jeep”?
   a) /j/ b) /i/ c) /h/ d) /a/
9. Which letter sound starts “injection”?
   a) /j/ b) /i/ c) /a/ d) /h/
10. The sound of “jelly” is _____.
    a) /j/ b) /i/ c) /a/ d) /h/

(Include 5 more similar questions.)

Evaluation Questions:

1. What sound does “i” make?
2. What sound does “j” make?
3. Say one word starting with /i/.
4. Say one word starting with /j/.
5. What is the sound of “ink”?
6. Which sound is in “jug”?
7. Name one object starting with “j.”
8. What sound do you hear in “igloo”?
9. Trace the letter “j” on your worksheet.
10. Which sound is in “jeep”?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around the class to check pupils’ tracing and pronunciation. Feedback is given to encourage improvement. Worksheets are sent home for further practice.

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