Alphabet Aa-Zz Review with Storytelling and Short-Word Writing for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 7
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Previous letter recognition and writing activities.
Topic: ALPHABET AA-ZZ REVIEW WITH STORYTELLING AND SHORT-WORD WRITING
Subject Matter: SPEECH, READING AND WRITING Review: Matching letters Aa – Zz with pictures. Storytelling. Writing 2-letter and 3-letter words. Associating pictures with words. Guiding learners to read 2-letter and 3- letter words. Telling simple stories.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify and name letters Aa – Zz.
• Match letters Aa – Zz with corresponding pictures.
• Recognise simple 2-letter and 3-letter words.
• Associate pictures with simple words.
• Read aloud simple 2-letter and 3-letter words.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively to stories told by the teacher.
• Participate actively in letter and word recognition games.
• Show interest in learning to read and write.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace and write letters Aa – Zz in their notebooks.
• Write simple 2-letter and 3-letter words.
• Point to specific letters and words when asked.

Social Domain

• Ask questions about unfamiliar words in a story.
• Share their written work with peers and the teacher.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3.
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education literacy resources.

Instructional Materials

• Alphabet flashcards (Aa-Zz)
• Picture cards (e.g., apple, ball, cat, dog, sun, hen)
• Word cards (e.g., at, in, on, go, no, cat, dog, sun, hen, cup)
• Charts and posters displaying the alphabet and simple words
• Pupils’ notebooks and pencils
• Crayons (optional, for colouring pictures)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for Pre-School Level 3 pupils as it reinforces their foundational knowledge of the alphabet, which is essential for literacy development. By integrating storytelling and short-word writing, pupils build confidence in recognising letters, understanding their sounds, and beginning to form and read simple words. This practical application helps them connect letters to meaningful communication and prepares them for more advanced reading and writing skills.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can already recognise some letters of the alphabet and have engaged in pre-writing activities like scribbling and drawing lines. They are also familiar with listening to short stories.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ALPHABET AA-ZZ REVIEW WITH STORYTELLING AND SHORT-WORD WRITING

1. Alphabet Review (Aa – Zz)

The alphabet consists of 26 letters, from A to Z. Each letter has an uppercase (big) and lowercase (small) form. We say the letters and their sounds to help us read. * **Uppercase:** A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z * **Lowercase:** a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

2. Matching Letters with Pictures

We can match letters to pictures of things that start with that letter. * A for Apple * B for Ball * C for Cat * D for Dog

3. Storytelling

Storytelling is listening to interesting tales. Stories help us learn new words and understand different ideas. We listen carefully to understand what happens in the story.

4. Short-Word Writing and Reading

Letters come together to form words. We can write and read very short words. * **2-letter words:** * at * in * on * go * no * is * am * up * **3-letter words (CVC – Consonant-Vowel-Consonant):** * c-a-t (cat) * d-o-g (dog) * s-u-n (sun) * h-e-n (hen) * c-u-p (cup) * f-a-n (fan)

5. Associating Pictures with Words

We can match pictures to the words they represent. * Picture of a cat ➡️ word: cat * Picture of a dog ➡️ word: dog

Alphabet and Word Rhyme

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Lyrics:

A-B-C, we know them all,
Big and small, we stand up tall.
Sounds they make, a lovely sound,
Letters everywhere around.
Put them close, a word we make,
For goodness sake, let’s learn and take!

Actions: Point to alphabet chart, make big and small hand gestures, clap for sounds, pretend to write words in the air.

Watch and Learn About Letters and Words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oX-01l410h0

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

• Play-based Learning
• Demonstration
• Guided Practice
• Songs and Rhymes
• Storytelling
• Picture Talk
• Question and Answer
• Repetition
• Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and starts with a quick alphabet song (e.g., ABC song). The teacher asks pupils if they remember the alphabet and what we can do with letters.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along to the alphabet song, and share what they remember about letters.

Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge of the alphabet and get ready for the lesson.

Step 2: Alphabet Review and Picture Matching

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Recognition/Association

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays the alphabet chart (Aa-Zz) and points to each letter, asking pupils to say its name and sound. The teacher then shows alphabet flashcards and picture cards, guiding pupils to match letters to pictures (e.g., A for Apple, B for Ball).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils name the letters and their sounds. They point and match letters to the correct picture cards shown by the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their recognition of letters Aa-Zz and associate them with familiar objects.

Step 3: Storytelling Session

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Oral Communication/Listening Comprehension

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells a short, simple story with clear pictures. The teacher reads expressively, pausing to explain any new or difficult words and asking simple questions about the story.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the story, look at the pictures, and answer simple questions about what happened or what they saw. They may ask questions about new words.

Learning Point: Pupils develop listening skills and expand their vocabulary through engaging stories.

Step 4: Introduction to Short Words

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Word Building/Phonics

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces a few 2-letter and 3-letter words (e.g., at, in, on, cat, dog, sun) using word cards and picture cards. The teacher sounds out each letter and then blends them to form the word, demonstrating how letters combine.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the sounds of individual letters and then the full word after the teacher. They try to match the word cards to the correct picture cards.

Learning Point: Pupils understand that letters form words and begin to recognise simple words.

Step 5: Guided Writing of Letters and Words

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Fine Motor Skills/Letter Formation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to trace and write letters Aa-Zz in their notebooks. The teacher then writes a few 2-letter and 3-letter words on the board (e.g., at, cat) and guides pupils to copy them into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace the letters Aa-Zz in their notebooks and then attempt to write them independently. They then copy the simple words demonstrated by the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils practise letter formation and begin to write simple words.

Step 6: Reading Practice and Rhyme

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading Fluency/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher points to the words written on the board and in pupils’ notebooks, guiding them to read them aloud. The teacher then leads pupils in singing the “Alphabet and Word Rhyme” with actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read the words they have written and the words on the board aloud. They sing the rhyme and perform the actions.

Learning Point: Pupils gain confidence in reading short words and reinforce their learning through song.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4–5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Point to letter ‘M’ on the chart.”
2. “What word starts with the letter ‘D’?” (Show a picture of a dog).
3. “Read this word: ‘in’.” (Point to the word ‘in’ on the board).
4. “Show me the word ‘sun’ in your notebook.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarising

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their hard work in reviewing the alphabet, listening to stories, and writing/reading new words. The teacher encourages them to keep practising at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s praise and pack up their materials.

Learning Point: Pupils feel encouraged and understand the importance of continued practice.

Lesson Keywords

• Alphabet – The set of all letters from A to Z.
• Story – A told or written account of something that happened.
• Word – A single unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written.
• Trace – To draw over a line or shape that is already there.
• Read – To look at and understand the meaning of written words.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils struggling with letter formation, provide hand-over-hand tracing assistance. Use larger print for words and fewer words to copy. Give extra oral practice for letter sounds and word recognition.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, encourage them to identify other familiar objects that start with specific letters. Ask them to try writing another simple 3-letter word from a picture or sound.