Writing Made Fun: Jj – Ll Letter Work Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Lesson Plan: Reading and Writing Skills

Subject: Reading and Writing Skills
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 3
Age: 4–5 years
Topic: Reading and Writing Capital and Small Letters (Jj – Ll)
Sub-topic: Strokes and Curves; Writing Letters Jj – Ll and Aa – Ll
Duration: 40 Minutes


Behavioral Objectives

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

  1. Read and identify capital letters J, K, L.
  2. Read and match capital letters to small letters Jj – Ll.
  3. Write strokes and curves needed to form letters.
  4. Write capital and small letters Jj – Ll and Aa – Ll correctly.
  5. Identify letters A-L among other letters.

Keywords

  • Letters
  • Strokes
  • Curves
  • Reading
  • Writing

Set Induction

The teacher sings the alphabet song with the pupils, emphasizing letters J, K, L. The teacher uses objects like Jug, Kite, and Lion to highlight the lesson’s focus.


Entry Behaviour

Pupils are already familiar with reading and writing letters A-I and can recognize strokes and curves from previous lessons.


Learning Resources and Materials

  • Flashcards showing letters J, K, L (capital and small).
  • Writing worksheets for strokes, curves, and letters.
  • Songs and rhymes for letter identification.
  • Real-life objects: jug, kite, and lion toy.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher revises the previous lesson by asking pupils to recall and write letters A-I and their corresponding small letters.


Embedded Core Skills

  • Phonics and letter recognition.
  • Fine motor skills (writing).
  • Pattern recognition (matching letters).

Learning Materials

  • Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Alphabet Practice Workbooks.
  • Instructional Materials: Flashcards, writing worksheets, whiteboard/blackboard.

Content

Definition and Explanation

  1. Strokes and Curves: Basic lines and shapes used to form letters.
  2. Reading Skills: Recognizing and saying letters J, K, L and matching them with their small forms (e.g., Jj, Kk, Ll).
  3. Writing Skills: Forming capital and small letters using strokes and curves.

Examples

  1. Letter J: Jj as in Jug.
  2. Letter K: Kk as in Kite.
  3. Letter L: Ll as in Lion.
  4. Writing strokes: |, ⌒, and \.
  5. Matching: J matches with j, K matches with k, and L matches with l.

Evaluation Questions

Fill in the blanks:

  1. The small letter for J is _____. (a) j (b) k (c) l (d) i
  2. Letter K starts the word _____. (a) Jug (b) Kite (c) Lion (d) Dog
  3. The capital letter for “l” is _____. (a) J (b) K (c) L (d) M
  4. Write the letter that comes after K.
  5. The stroke | is used in the letter _____. (a) A (b) J (c) K (d) L

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 J?
    A: Jug.
  4. Q: Which letter comes after J?
    A: K.
  5. Q: Can you write the small letter for K?
    A: k.

Presentation Structure

  1. Step 1: Revise the Previous Topic
    • Pupils sing songs for letters A-I.
    • Teacher asks pupils to write A-I on the board.
  2. Step 2: Introduce the New Topic
    • Teacher shows flashcards with letters J, K, L and explains their sounds.
    • Teacher demonstrates writing strokes and curves to form the letters.
  3. Step 3: Encourage Contributions
    • Pupils take turns identifying and saying the sounds of letters Jj, Kk, Ll.
    • Pupils practice writing strokes, curves, and letters on worksheets.

Teacher’s Activities

  1. Display flashcards for J, K, L.
  2. Model writing strokes and curves to form the letters.
  3. Demonstrate writing capital and small letters Jj – Ll.
  4. Guide pupils as they write strokes, curves, and letters.

Learners’ Activities

  1. Sing songs for letters A-L.
  2. Identify letters J, K, L on flashcards.
  3. Practice writing strokes, curves, and letters Jj – Ll.
  4. Match capital letters with their small forms.

Assessment

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

Conclusion

The teacher reviews strokes, curves, and letters Jj – Ll. Pupils are encouraged to practice writing letters A-L at home. The teacher provides feedback and rewards active participation with stars or stickers.


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