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Lesson Plan
Lowercase and uppercase letters - Uppercase: Find the Letter
Kindergarten (K) - ELA
LEARNING TARGET
- Students will be able to identify uppercase letters from a group of mixed uppercase and lowercase letters.
- Students will be able to find a specified number of uppercase letters from a group of letters.
LEARNING PROGRESSION
PREREQUISITE SKILL
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EXTENSION SKILL
Lowercase and uppercase letters - null
DURATION
- 30 minutes
MATERIALS
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with mixed uppercase and lowercase letters
- Worksheets with groups of letters for independent practice
- Letter cards for guided and independent practice
VOCABULARY
- Uppercase letters
- Capital letters
- Lowercase letters
TEACHING RESOURCES
CENTERS & TASK CARDS
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IEP GOAL WORKBOOKS
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WORKSHEET PACKS
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5 AND 1 INTERVENTIONS
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GAMES
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ACTIVITIES
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LESSON INSTRUCTION
INTRODUCTION
- Begin by reviewing the concept of uppercase and lowercase letters. Use the key idea above to explain the difference between the two types of letters.
- Display flashcards with mixed uppercase and lowercase letters and ask students to identify which letters are uppercase and which are lowercase.
- Explain that today, students will practice finding a specific number of uppercase letters from a group of letters.
INSTRUCTION
- Display a group of 5 letters on the whiteboard, including three uppercase letters and two lowercase letters.
- Ask students to find and circle the three uppercase letters in the group.
- Model the process of finding and circling the letters as a class, and provide an example solution, such as the solution in the example given.
- Repeat with a few more groups of letters, gradually increasing the difficulty by adding more letters to the group.
- Provide letter cards for guided practice, and ask students to work in pairs to find and circle the specified number of uppercase letters.
- Walk around the classroom to monitor progress and provide guidance as needed.
GUIDED PRACTICE
- Distribute worksheets with groups of letters to each student.
- Ask students to find and circle the specified number of uppercase letters in each group.
- Provide letter cards as a visual aid to help students who may be struggling.
- Walk around the classroom to monitor progress and provide guidance as needed.
INDEPENDENT PRACTICE
- Distribute individual sets of letter cards to each student.
- Ask students to work independently to find and circle the specified number of uppercase letters in each group of letters on their worksheet.
- Encourage students to use the letter cards as a visual aid if needed.
- Collect completed worksheets for assessment.
HOMEWORK
- Assign a homework worksheet that asks students to find and circle uppercase letters from a group of letters.
- Provide instructions and an example solution.
EXIT TICKET
- Ask students to identify and say aloud the letter that is uppercase from a group of three letters written on the board.
- Review students' responses to assess understanding.
ASSESSMENT
- Use completed worksheets to assess students' ability to find and circle uppercase letters from a group of mixed uppercase and lowercase letters.
CLOSURE
- Review the concept of uppercase and lowercase letters, and ask students to share one thing they learned or enjoyed from the lesson.
- Encourage students to practice identifying uppercase letters in their daily lives, such as while reading books or signs.
EXTENSION
- Ask students to write a few uppercase letters on a whiteboard or paper, and have their peers identify them.
- Play a game of "letter hunt," where students search for uppercase letters in the classroom or outside.
INTERVENTION
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For students with learning differences or disabilities, modify the activity by using larger letters or providing additional visual aids, such as color-coding the uppercase letters or providing picture cues.
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Provide extra time and opportunities for practice and review as needed, and offer encouragement and positive reinforcement to all students throughout the lesson.
VIDEOS
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TEACHING TIPS
- Use visual aids, such as flashcards and letter cards, to help students identify uppercase letters.
- Encourage students to say the names of the letters out loud as they circle them.
- Provide opportunities for students to practice identifying uppercase letters in real-world settings, such as while reading books or signs.
STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS
- Students may confuse uppercase and lowercase letters, so it is important to review the concept and provide visual aids.
- Some students may struggle with fine motor skills, so provide larger letter cards or a different tool for circling the letters.
- English language learners or students with limited exposure to English may need additional support with vocabulary, so provide translations if needed.
STANDARD
Common Core Standard:
RF.K.1.D - Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
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