Lesson Plan: Reading and Writing Skills
Subject: Reading and Writing Skills
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 7
Age: 4–5 years
Topic: Reading and Writing Capital and Small Letters (Ss – Uu)
Sub-topic: Strokes and Curves; Writing Letters S-U and Ss-Uu
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and read capital letters S, T, U and letters A-U.
- Match and read merged capital and small letters Ss – Uu.
- Write strokes and curves to form letters S-U.
- Write capital and small letters Ss – Uu and A-U accurately.
- Differentiate letters S-U from other letters.
Keywords
- Letters
- Strokes
- Curves
- Blending
- Writing
Set Induction
The teacher displays pictures of objects starting with S, T, and U (e.g., Sun, Tree, Umbrella) and asks pupils to identify the starting letters.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have practiced and can identify letters P-R and match capital to small letters.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards displaying letters S, T, U (capital and small).
- Songs and rhymes related to letters.
- Worksheets for practicing strokes and curves.
- Pictures of objects like Sun, Tree, and Umbrella.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher revises letters P-Q-R by asking pupils to say the sounds and match them to their small forms.
Embedded Core Skills
- Phonics (letter-sound recognition).
- Fine motor skills (writing strokes and curves).
- Visual matching (capital and small letters).
Learning Materials
- Reference Books: Lagos State Scheme of Work, Alphabet Activity Workbooks.
- Instructional Materials: Flashcards, writing practice sheets, real-life object pictures.
Content
Definition and Explanation
- Strokes and Curves: Lines and shapes used to form letters.
- Reading Skills: Recognizing and saying letters S, T, U and matching them with their small forms (e.g., Ss, Tt, Uu).
- Writing Skills: Writing capital and small letters using strokes and curves.
Examples
- Letter S: Ss as in Sun.
- Letter T: Tt as in Tree.
- Letter U: Uu as in Umbrella.
- Writing strokes: |, ⌒, , and O.
- Matching: S matches with s, T matches with t, U matches with u.
Evaluation Questions
Fill in the blanks:
- The small letter for S is _____. (a) t (b) u (c) s (d) r
- The letter T starts the word _____. (a) Sun (b) Tree (c) Umbrella (d) Kite
- Write the capital letter for “u.”
- The curve ⌒ is used in the letter _____. (a) S (b) T (c) U (d) R
- Name one word that starts with T.
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 S?
A: Sun.
- Q: Which letter comes after S?
A: T.
- Q: Write the small letter for U.
A: u.
Presentation Structure
- Step 1: Revise the Previous Topic
- Pupils sing the alphabet song for letters P-Q-R.
- Teacher asks pupils to write and match letters P-Q-R.
- Step 2: Introduce the New Topic
- Teacher shows flashcards for letters S, T, U and their small forms.
- Teacher demonstrates how strokes and curves form letters S, T, U.
- Step 3: Encourage Contributions
- Pupils identify letters S, T, U from flashcards.
- Pupils practice writing strokes and curves on worksheets.
- Pupils match capital letters with their small forms.
Teacher’s Activities
- Display flashcards with letters S, T, U.
- Model writing strokes and curves for each letter.
- Demonstrate matching capital letters with small letters.
- Guide pupils in blending and writing letters Ss-Uu and A-U.
Learners’ Activities
- Sing the alphabet song for A-U.
- Practice writing strokes and curves.
- Identify and say the sounds of letters S, T, U.
- Write capital and small letters Ss – Uu and A-U.
Assessment
- Write the small letter for S.
- Match the capital letter T with its small form.
- What letter comes after T?
- Write the stroke used in the letter U.
- Name one word that starts with the letter S.
Conclusion
The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to write and identify letters S-U. Pupils are encouraged to practice writing letters A-U at home. The teacher provides feedback and rewards active participation with stickers or stars.
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