Letter Writing Vv – Xx Letter Work Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Lesson Plan: Reading and Writing Skills
Subject: Reading and Writing Skills
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 4–5 years
Topic: Reading and Writing Capital and Small Letters (Vv – Xx)
Sub-topic: Strokes and Curves; Writing Letters V-X and Vv-Xx
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and read capital letters V, W, X.
- Relate capital letters to small letters Vv – Xx.
- Combine strokes and curves to form letters V-X.
- Write capital and small letters Vv – Xx and A-X accurately.
- Recognize and differentiate letters V-X from other letters.
Keywords
- Letters
- Strokes
- Curves
- Matching
- Writing
Set Induction
The teacher displays pictures of objects starting with V, W, and X (e.g., Van, Window, Xylophone) and asks pupils to identify the starting letters.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have practiced and can identify letters S-U and match capital to small letters.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards displaying letters V, W, X (capital and small).
- Songs and rhymes related to letters.
- Worksheets for practicing strokes and curves.
- Pictures of objects like Van, Window, and Xylophone.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher revises letters S-T-U 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 V, W, X and matching them with their small forms (e.g., Vv, Ww, Xx).
- Writing Skills: Writing capital and small letters using strokes and curves.
Examples
- Letter V: Vv as in Van.
- Letter W: Ww as in Window.
- Letter X: Xx as in Xylophone.
- Writing strokes: /, , |, and ∧.
- Matching: V matches with v, W matches with w, X matches with x.
Evaluation Questions
Fill in the blanks:
- The small letter for V is _____. (a) v (b) x (c) w (d) t
- The letter W starts the word _____. (a) Van (b) Window (c) Xylophone (d) Kite
- Write the capital letter for “x.”
- The curve ∧ is used in the letter _____. (a) V (b) W (c) X (d) U
- Name one word that starts with X.
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 V?
A: Van. - Q: Which letter comes after W?
A: X. - Q: Write the small letter for W.
A: w.
Presentation Structure
- Step 1: Revise the Previous Topic
- Pupils sing the alphabet song for letters S-T-U.
- Teacher asks pupils to write and match letters S-T-U.
- Step 2: Introduce the New Topic
- Teacher shows flashcards for letters V, W, X and their small forms.
- Teacher demonstrates how strokes and curves form letters V-X.
- Step 3: Encourage Contributions
- Pupils identify letters V, W, X 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 V, W, X.
- Model writing strokes and curves for each letter.
- Demonstrate matching capital letters with small letters.
- Guide pupils in blending and writing letters Vv-Xx and A-X.
Learners’ Activities
- Sing the alphabet song for A-X.
- Practice writing strokes and curves.
- Identify and say the sounds of letters V, W, X.
- Write capital and small letters Vv – Xx and A-X.
Assessment
- Write the small letter for V.
- Match the capital letter W with its small form.
- What letter comes after W?
- Write the stroke used in the letter V.
- Name one word that starts with the letter X.
Conclusion
The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to write and identify letters V-X. Pupils are encouraged to practice writing letters A-X at home. The teacher provides feedback and rewards active participation with stickers or stars.
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