Writing Made Easy: Gg – Ii Letter Work Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan: Reading and Writing Skills
Subject: Reading and Writing Skills
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 4–5 years
Topic: Reading and Writing Capital and Small Letters (Gg – Ii)
Sub-topic: Strokes and Curves; Writing Capital and Small Letters (Gg – Ii)
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Read and identify capital letters G, H, I.
- Read and match capital letters to small letters Gg – Ii.
- Write strokes and curves needed to form letters.
- Write capital and small letters Gg – Ii correctly.
Keywords
- Letters
- Strokes
- Curves
- Writing
- Reading
Set Induction
The teacher displays flashcards with letters G, H, I and sings a song emphasizing the letters, e.g., “G is for Grapes, H is for Hat, I is for Ice cream.”
Entry Behaviour
Pupils are already familiar with recognizing and writing the first six letters of the alphabet (A to F).
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards with letters G, H, I (capital and small).
- Writing worksheets for strokes, curves, and letters.
- Songs and rhymes for letter identification.
- Chalkboard and chalk or marker and whiteboard.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher revises the previous lesson by asking pupils to recall and write letters A to F.
Embedded Core Skills
- Phonics and letter recognition.
- Fine motor skills (writing).
- Pattern recognition (matching capital and small letters).
Learning Materials
- Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Alphabet Writing Workbooks.
- Instructional Materials: Flashcards, whiteboard/blackboard, writing worksheets.
Content
Definition and Explanation
- Strokes and Curves: Basic lines and shapes used to form letters.
- Reading Skills: Identifying letters G, H, I and matching their capital and small forms (e.g., Gg, Hh, Ii).
- Writing Skills: Forming capital and small letters using strokes and curves.
Examples
- Letter G: Gg as in Grapes.
- Letter H: Hh as in Hat.
- Letter I: Ii as in Ice cream.
- Writing strokes (e.g., |) and curves (e.g., ⌒).
- Matching: G matches with g, H matches with h, and I matches with i.
Evaluation Questions
Fill in the blanks:
- The sound of letter G is _____ (a) /g/ (b) /h/ (c) /i/ (d) /k/
- The capital letter of g is _____. (a) H (b) G (c) I (d) J
- Letter I starts the word _____. (a) Hat (b) Ice cream (c) Grapes (d) Dog
- Letter H matches with _____. (a) h (b) g (c) i (d) f
- The stroke | is used in the letter _____. (a) G (b) H (c) I (d) A
Class Activity Discussion
FAQs with answers:
- Q: What is a stroke?
A: A straight line used to form letters. - Q: What is a curve?
A: A rounded line used to form letters. - Q: Can you name a word starting with G?
A: Grapes. - Q: Which letter comes after H?
A: I. - Q: Can you write the small letter for G?
A: g.
Presentation Structure
- Step 1: Revise the Previous Topic
- Pupils sing songs for letters A-F.
- Teacher asks pupils to write A-F on the board.
- Step 2: Introduce the New Topic
- Teacher explains strokes and curves using flashcards.
- Teacher writes G, H, I and their small forms on the board, explaining their sounds.
- Step 3: Encourage Contributions
- Pupils take turns identifying and saying the sounds of letters Gg, Hh, Ii.
- Pupils practice writing strokes, curves, and letters on worksheets.
Teacher’s Activities
- Display flashcards and introduce letters G, H, I.
- Demonstrate writing strokes and curves to form letters.
- Model writing Gg, Hh, and Ii on the board.
- Guide pupils as they practice writing.
Learners’ Activities
- Sing songs for letters A to I.
- Identify letters G, H, I on flashcards.
- Practice writing strokes, curves, and letters.
- Match capital letters with their small forms.
Assessment
- Write the capital letter for “g.”
- Match the capital letter H with its small form.
- What letter comes after G?
- Write the stroke used in the letter I.
- Name one word that starts with the letter G.
Conclusion
The teacher reviews strokes, curves, and letters Gg – Ii. Pupils are encouraged to continue practicing at home. The teacher provides feedback and rewards active participation with stickers.
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