Letter Writing Yy – Zz Letter Work Nursery 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Lesson Plan: Reading and Writing Skills
Subject: Reading and Writing Skills
Class: Nursery 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 4–5 years
Topic: Reading and Writing Capital and Small Letters (Yy – Zz)
Sub-topic: Strokes and Curves; Writing Letters Y-Z and Yy-Zz
Duration: 40 Minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify and read capital letters Y, Z.
- Relate capital letters to small letters Yy – Zz.
- Combine strokes and curves to form letters Y-Z.
- Write capital and small letters Yy – Zz and A-Z accurately.
- Recognize and differentiate letters Y-Z from other letters.
Keywords
- Letters
- Strokes
- Curves
- Matching
- Writing
Set Induction
The teacher introduces the lesson by showing pictures of objects starting with Y and Z (e.g., Yam, Zebra) and asks pupils to identify the starting letters.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils have practiced and can identify letters V-X and match capital to small letters.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Flashcards displaying letters Y, Z (capital and small).
- Songs and rhymes related to letters.
- Worksheets for practicing strokes and curves.
- Pictures of objects like Yam and Zebra.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
The teacher revises letters V-X 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 Y, Z and matching them with their small forms (e.g., Yy, Zz).
- Writing Skills: Writing capital and small letters using strokes and curves.
Examples
- Letter Y: Yy as in Yam.
- Letter Z: Zz as in Zebra.
- Writing strokes: , |, and Z-shape.
- Matching: Y matches with y, Z matches with z.
- Letters in sequence: A-Z.
Evaluation Questions
Fill in the blanks:
- The small letter for Y is _____. (a) y (b) z (c) x (d) t
- The letter Z starts the word _____. (a) Yam (b) Zebra (c) Van (d) Kite
- Write the capital letter for “y.”
- The zig-zag shape is used in the letter _____. (a) Z (b) Y (c) X (d) W
- Name one word that starts with Y.
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 Y?
A: Yam. - Q: Which letter comes after Y?
A: Z. - Q: Write the small letter for Z.
A: z.
Presentation Structure
- Step 1: Revise the Previous Topic
- Pupils sing the alphabet song for letters V-X.
- Teacher asks pupils to write and match letters V-X.
- Step 2: Introduce the New Topic
- Teacher shows flashcards for letters Y, Z and their small forms.
- Teacher demonstrates how strokes and curves form letters Y-Z.
- Step 3: Encourage Contributions
- Pupils identify letters Y, Z 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 Y, Z.
- Model writing strokes and curves for each letter.
- Demonstrate matching capital letters with small letters.
- Guide pupils in blending and writing letters Yy-Zz and A-Z.
Learners’ Activities
- Sing the alphabet song for A-Z.
- Practice writing strokes and curves.
- Identify and say the sounds of letters Y, Z.
- Write capital and small letters Yy – Zz and A-Z.
Assessment
- Write the small letter for Y.
- Match the capital letter Z with its small form.
- What letter comes after Y?
- Write the stroke used in the letter Z.
- Name one word that starts with the letter Z.
Conclusion
The teacher reviews the lesson by asking pupils to write and identify letters Y-Z. Pupils are encouraged to practice writing letters A-Z at home. The teacher provides feedback and rewards active participation with stickers or stars.
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