Letters Gg-Hh with Intersecting and Slanting Lines for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Recognition and tracing of letters Ee and Ff
Topic: LETTERS GG-HH WITH INTERSECTING AND SLANTING LINES
Subject Matter: READING AND WRITING Identifying letters Gg – Hh. Making patterns. Recognition and tracing alphabets Gg – Hh Intersecting and slanting lines.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify uppercase ‘G’ and lowercase ‘g’.
• Identify uppercase ‘H’ and lowercase ‘h’.
• Recognise slanting lines.
• Recognise intersecting lines.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively to the teacher’s instructions and explanations.
• Participate actively in tracing and drawing activities.
• Show enthusiasm for learning new letters and line patterns.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace letters Gg and Hh accurately in their notebooks.
• Draw slanting lines.
• Draw intersecting lines.

Social Domain

• Share instructional materials like crayons and pencils with classmates.
• Follow classroom rules and instructions during group activities.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Alphabet flashcards (Aa-Zz, specifically Gg and Hh)
• Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk
• Picture cards showing words starting with Gg (e.g., Goat, Gate) and Hh (e.g., House, Hat)
• Charts displaying uppercase and lowercase Gg and Hh
• Charts showing examples of slanting and intersecting lines
• Pupils’ writing books
• Pencils
• Colour crayons

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 4-year-olds as it builds foundational literacy skills by introducing new letters (Gg-Hh) and essential pre-writing patterns (slanting and intersecting lines). Mastering these lines helps improve fine motor control and prepares children for forming more complex letters and shapes, which are crucial for future handwriting and drawing abilities.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise and say some letters of the alphabet (Aa-Ff). They can also draw basic lines such as vertical and horizontal lines.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

LETTERS GG-HH WITH INTERSECTING AND SLANTING LINES

Today, we will learn about two new letters: Gg and Hh. We will also learn about special lines called Slanting Lines and Intersecting Lines.

1. The Alphabet Aa – Zz

Let’s remember all the letters we know:

A a B b C c D d E e F f G g H h I i J j K k L l M m N n O o P p Q q R r S s T t U u V v W w X x Y y Z z

2. Letters Gg and Hh

• Gg:
  • Uppercase: G
  • Lowercase: g
  • Sound: /g/ as in Goat, Gate, Girl.
• Hh:
  • Uppercase: H
  • Lowercase: h
  • Sound: /h/ as in House, Hat, Hand.

3. How to write Gg and Hh

• G: Start near the top, make a big curve like a ‘C’, go up a little, then make a small line across the middle.
• g: Start in the middle, make a small curve like a ‘c’, go up, then down with a hook.
• H: Draw a straight line down, another straight line down beside it, then a line across the middle to join them.
• h: Draw a straight line down, then go back up halfway and make a small curve down.

4. Slanting Lines

Slanting lines are lines that go diagonally, like a slide or a ramp. They are not straight up and down (vertical) or straight across (horizontal).

Example: /

5. Intersecting Lines

Intersecting lines are lines that cross over each other at one point, like an ‘X’ or a crossroads.

Example: X

Watch and Draw Lines

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6_yF8m3q-I

Letter and Line Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Gg, Hh, letters bright,
Learning them with all our might.
Slanting lines go up and down,
Intersecting lines cross all around.
Gg, Hh, fun to trace,
Lines we draw in every place!

Actions:

• “Gg, Hh, letters bright”: Trace G and H in the air.
• “Slanting lines go up and down”: Use hands to show slanting lines (e.g., one hand up, one hand down, then switch).
• “Intersecting lines cross all around”: Cross arms to form an ‘X’.
• “Gg, Hh, fun to trace”: Pretend to write in the air.

Key Words

• Gg – The seventh letter of the alphabet, in both uppercase and lowercase forms.
• Hh – The eighth letter of the alphabet, in both uppercase and lowercase forms.
• Slanting – Going in a diagonal direction; neither horizontal nor vertical.
• Intersecting – Lines that cross or meet at a point.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

• Play-based Learning
• Demonstration
• Guided Practice
• Songs and Rhymes
• 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 leads them in singing an alphabet song (e.g., “The Alphabet Song” from Aa to Zz). The teacher then asks pupils to name some letters they already know.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the alphabet song and respond by naming letters they know.

Learning Point: Pupils recall previously learned letters and get ready for the lesson.

Step 2: Presentation of Letters Gg and Hh

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the new letters Gg and Hh using flashcards. The teacher says the name of each letter (uppercase and lowercase) and its sound, then shows picture cards of words starting with Gg (e.g., Goat) and Hh (e.g., House). Pupils repeat after the teacher.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils look at the flashcards, listen to the teacher, and repeat the letter names and sounds. They identify objects on the picture cards.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and pronounce letters Gg and Hh and associate them with familiar words.

Step 3: Guided Practice – Letter Formation

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to form uppercase ‘G’, lowercase ‘g’, uppercase ‘H’, and lowercase ‘h’ on the whiteboard. The teacher guides pupils to air-trace the letters and then finger-trace them on their desks or a chart.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s demonstration, air-trace the letters, and finger-trace them on their desks/charts.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the correct stroke order and direction for forming Gg and Hh.

Step 4: Presentation of Slanting and Intersecting Lines

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Visual Aid

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces slanting and intersecting lines by drawing clear examples on the board. The teacher explains what each type of line is (slanting: like a slide; intersecting: lines that cross). The teacher then plays the video “Drawing Lines for Kids” for pupils to observe different line patterns.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the lines drawn on the board and watch the video, identifying the slanting and intersecting lines.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and understand the concept of slanting and intersecting lines.

Step 5: Guided Practice – Drawing Lines

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to air-trace slanting and intersecting lines. The teacher then asks pupils to use their fingers to draw these lines on a flat surface (e.g., sand tray, desk, or palm of hand).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils air-trace and finger-trace slanting and intersecting lines.

Learning Point: Pupils develop motor skills for drawing different line patterns.

Step 6: Application – Tracing and Writing

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Supervision

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes writing books and pencils. The teacher writes Gg and Hh, and examples of slanting and intersecting lines in their books for pupils to trace. The teacher supervises as pupils trace and then attempt to draw the letters and lines on their own.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace letters Gg and Hh and the slanting and intersecting lines in their notebooks. They then attempt to write/draw them independently.

Learning Point: Pupils apply their knowledge by tracing and writing the letters and lines.

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 Gg on the chart.”
2. “What sound does Gg make?”
3. “Point to letter Hh on the chart.”
4. “Show me a slanting line with your finger.”
5. “Show me intersecting lines by crossing your arms.”
6. The teacher quickly checks pupils’ notebooks for their tracing and drawing.

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

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils for their participation and effort. The teacher reminds them to keep practising their letters and lines. The teacher leads the class in singing the “Letter and Line Rhyme” one more time.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to praise and sing the rhyme again.

Learning Point: Pupils feel encouraged and motivated to continue learning.

Lesson Keywords

• Gg – The letter ‘G’ and ‘g’.
• Hh – The letter ‘H’ and ‘h’.
• Slanting – Lines that go diagonally.
• Intersecting – Lines that cross each other.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are struggling, provide larger print letters for tracing, offer hand-over-hand guidance for letter formation and line drawing, and give extra oral repetition of letter names and sounds. Use fewer lines for them to trace initially.
• Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, encourage them to identify other objects in the classroom that start with Gg or Hh. Ask them to draw simple pictures that include slanting or intersecting lines, such as a roof (slanting) or a fence (intersecting).