Letter Writing Mm – Oo Letter Work Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan: Reading and Writing Skills

Subject: Reading and Writing Skills
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 4–5 years
Topic: Reading and Writing Capital and Small Letters (Mm – Oo)
Sub-topic: Strokes and Curves; Writing Letters Mm – Oo and Aa – Oo
Duration: 40 Minutes


Behavioral Objectives

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

  1. Read and identify capital letters M, N, O.
  2. Read and match capital letters to small letters Mm – Oo.
  3. Combine strokes and curves to form letters M, N, O.
  4. Write capital and small letters Mm – Oo and Aa – Oo correctly.
  5. Identify letters A-O among other letters.

Keywords

  • Letters
  • Strokes
  • Curves
  • Reading
  • Writing

Set Induction

The teacher sings the alphabet song with the pupils, focusing on letters M, N, O. Pictures of a Monkey, Net, and Orange are shown to capture their interest.


Entry Behaviour

Pupils have learned and can identify letters A-L. They have practiced writing strokes and curves in previous lessons.


Learning Resources and Materials

  • Flashcards displaying letters M, N, O (capital and small).
  • Worksheets with writing patterns for strokes and curves.
  • Songs and rhymes about letters.
  • Real-life objects: a toy monkey, a net, and an orange.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher revises letters J-L by asking pupils to write them and match capital to small letters.


Embedded Core Skills

  • Phonics and letter recognition.
  • Fine motor skills (writing strokes and curves).
  • Pattern matching (capital and small letters).

Learning Materials

  • Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Alphabet Writing Practice Books.
  • Instructional Materials: Flashcards, writing worksheets, pictures of objects.

Content

Definition and Explanation

  1. Strokes and Curves: These are the basic shapes used to write letters.
  2. Reading Skills: Recognizing and saying letters M, N, O and matching them with their small forms (e.g., Mm, Nn, Oo).
  3. Writing Skills: Forming capital and small letters using strokes and curves.

Examples

  1. Letter M: Mm as in Monkey.
  2. Letter N: Nn as in Net.
  3. Letter O: Oo as in Orange.
  4. Writing strokes: |, ⌒, , and O.
  5. Matching: M matches with m, N matches with n, and O matches with o.

Evaluation Questions

Fill in the blanks:

  1. The small letter for M is _____. (a) o (b) m (c) n (d) p
  2. The letter N starts the word _____. (a) Orange (b) Net (c) Monkey (d) Kite
  3. Write the capital letter for “o.”
  4. The stroke | is used in the letter _____. (a) A (b) M (c) O (d) N
  5. Name one word that starts with O.

Class Activity Discussion

FAQs with answers:

  1. Q: What is a stroke?
    A: A straight line used to form letters.
  2. Q: What is a curve?
    A: A rounded line used to form letters.
  3. Q: Can you name a word starting with M?
    A: Monkey.
  4. Q: Which letter comes after M?
    A: N.
  5. Q: Can you write the small letter for N?
    A: n.

Presentation Structure

  1. Step 1: Revise the Previous Topic
    • Pupils sing the alphabet song for letters A-L.
    • Teacher asks pupils to write letters J-L and match them.
  2. Step 2: Introduce the New Topic
    • Teacher shows flashcards for letters M, N, O and their small forms.
    • Teacher demonstrates how strokes and curves combine to form the letters.
  3. Step 3: Encourage Contributions
    • Pupils identify letters M, N, O from flashcards.
    • Pupils practice writing strokes and curves on worksheets.
    • Pupils match capital letters with their small forms.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Display flashcards with letters M, N, O.
  2. Model writing strokes and curves for each letter.
  3. Demonstrate how to match capital letters with small letters.
  4. Guide pupils as they practice writing the letters.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Sing the alphabet song for A-O.
  2. Practice writing strokes and curves.
  3. Identify and say the sounds of letters M, N, O.
  4. Write capital and small letters Mm – Oo.

Assessment

  1. Write the small letter for M.
  2. Match the capital letter N with its small form.
  3. What letter comes after N?
  4. Write the stroke used in the letter O.
  5. Name one word that starts with the letter M.

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to write and identify letters M-O. Pupils are encouraged to practice writing letters A-O at home. The teacher provides feedback and rewards active participation with stickers or stars.


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