Letters Uu-Ww with Stories, Rhymes and Horizontal Strokes for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Recognition of letters up to Tt and simple pre-writing patterns.
Topic: LETTERS UU-WW WITH STORIES, RHYMES AND HORIZONTAL STROKES
Subject Matter: READING AND SPEECH Identifying Letters Uu – Ww. Stories and Rhymes. Lines. Identification of letters Uu – Ww. Nursery rhymes and songs. Recognition and tracing horizontal strokes.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify and name uppercase and lowercase letters Uu, Vv, Ww.
• Say the phonetic sound for letters Uu, Vv, Ww.
• Associate letters Uu, Vv, Ww with familiar objects.
• Recognise horizontal strokes.

Affective Domain

• Listen attentively to stories and rhymes.
• Participate enthusiastically in letter sound activities and songs.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace letters Uu, Vv, Ww in the air, sand, or on paper.
• Draw horizontal strokes from left to right.
• Match letter sounds to corresponding object pictures.

Social Domain

• Share learning materials like crayons and tracing sheets.
• Take turns during interactive activities.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Alphabet chart (Aa-Zz)
• Flashcards for Uu, Vv, Ww (uppercase and lowercase)
• Pictures of objects starting with Uu (umbrella, upward), Vv (van, violin), Ww (watch, watermelon)
• Storybooks with simple words.
• Rhyme charts.
• Sand tray or individual whiteboards and markers.
• Pencils and notebooks/tracing sheets.
• Crayons.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 4-year-olds as it builds foundational literacy skills by introducing new letters and their sounds, which are crucial for reading and writing. Engaging with stories and rhymes enhances language development and phonological awareness, while practising horizontal strokes strengthens fine motor skills essential for proper letter formation.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise some letters of the alphabet (Aa-Tt), say their sounds, and have practised simple pre-writing patterns like vertical lines. They are also familiar with listening to stories and participating in rhymes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

LETTERS UU-WW WITH STORIES, RHYMES AND HORIZONTAL STROKES

1. Letter Uu

• Uppercase: U
• Lowercase: u
• Sound: /uh/ (as in umbrella, upward)
• Example words: Umbrella, Up, Under

2. Letter Vv

• Uppercase: V
• Lowercase: v
• Sound: /vvv/ (as in van, violin)
• Example words: Van, Vest, Violin

3. Letter Ww

• Uppercase: W
• Lowercase: w
• Sound: /ww/ (as in watch, water)
• Example words: Watch, Watermelon, Window

Letters Uu, Vv, Ww Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Uu, Uu, for umbrella high,
Keeps us dry beneath the sky.
Vv, Vv, for a speedy van,
Takes us places, if it can.
Ww, Ww, for a ticking watch,
Tells us time, without a hitch.

Actions:

• Uu: Make an umbrella shape with hands above head.
• Vv: Pretend to drive a steering wheel.
• Ww: Point to wrist as if wearing a watch.

Watch and Learn Letters Uu, Vv, Ww

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3_8fV76W4w

4. Horizontal Strokes

• These are straight lines drawn from left to right.
• They look like the lines on a ladder lying down.
• Practice drawing them neatly.

Key Words

• Umbrella – A device used for protection from rain or sun.
• Van – A vehicle used for transporting goods or people.
• Watch – A device worn on the wrist to tell time.
• Horizontal – Going straight across from side to side.

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 a quick recap of previously learned letters (Aa-Zz) by pointing to an alphabet chart and having pupils say the letters aloud. The teacher then introduces the new letters for the day.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, point and say the letters of the alphabet (Aa-Zz) as guided by the teacher. They listen attentively to the introduction of new letters.

Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge of the alphabet and prepare for new learning.

Step 2: Introduction of Letter Uu

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Presentation/Pronunciation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays flashcards for uppercase ‘U’ and lowercase ‘u’. The teacher says the letter name and its sound /uh/ multiple times, showing pictures of words like “umbrella” and “upward”. The teacher guides pupils to trace ‘Uu’ in the air.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the flashcards, repeat the letter name and sound /uh/. They identify the pictures and say the words. Pupils trace ‘Uu’ in the air with their fingers.

Learning Point: Pupils identify letter Uu, its sound, and associated words.

Step 3: Introduction of Letter Vv

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Presentation/Association

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays flashcards for uppercase ‘V’ and lowercase ‘v’. The teacher says the letter name and its sound /vvv/ multiple times, showing pictures of words like “van” and “violin”. The teacher guides pupils to trace ‘Vv’ in the air.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the flashcards, repeat the letter name and sound /vvv/. They identify the pictures and say the words. Pupils trace ‘Vv’ in the air with their fingers.

Learning Point: Pupils identify letter Vv, its sound, and associated words.

Step 4: Introduction of Letter Ww

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Presentation/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays flashcards for uppercase ‘W’ and lowercase ‘w’. The teacher says the letter name and its sound /ww/ multiple times, showing pictures of words like “watch” and “watermelon”. The teacher guides pupils to trace ‘Ww’ in the air.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the flashcards, repeat the letter name and sound /ww/. They identify the pictures and say the words. Pupils trace ‘Ww’ in the air with their fingers.

Learning Point: Pupils identify letter Ww, its sound, and associated words.

Step 5: Rhyme and Video Reinforcement

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Musical/Visual Learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in singing the “Uu, Vv, Ww Rhyme” with actions. The teacher then plays the educational video for letters Uu, Vv, Ww, encouraging pupils to watch and repeat the sounds and words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the rhyme with actions. They watch the video, listen to the sounds, and repeat words and sounds as prompted.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce letter recognition and sounds through song and visual aids.

Step 6: Horizontal Strokes Practice

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application/Fine Motor

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to draw horizontal strokes on the board, emphasizing starting from left to right. The teacher then provides pupils with notebooks/tracing sheets or a sand tray and pencils/fingers to practise drawing horizontal strokes.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the demonstration. They then practise drawing horizontal strokes in their notebooks, on tracing sheets, or in the sand tray, following the teacher’s guidance.

Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and practise forming horizontal 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 the letter ‘Uu’ on the flashcard.”
2. “What sound does ‘Vv’ make?”
3. “Show me an object that starts with ‘Ww’.” (using picture cards)
4. “Draw a horizontal line in your book.”

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: Summary

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and effort. The teacher briefly recaps the letters Uu, Vv, Ww and the horizontal strokes learned. The teacher assigns simple homework like tracing the letters or drawing more horizontal lines.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the recap and instructions for homework. They tidy up their learning materials.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for independent practice.

Lesson Keywords

• Uu – The twenty-first letter of the alphabet.
• Vv – The twenty-second letter of the alphabet.
• Ww – The twenty-third letter of the alphabet.
• Sound – The noise a letter makes.
• Horizontal – A line that goes straight across, from left to right.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are struggling, provide larger flashcards, use hand-over-hand guidance for tracing letters and strokes, and offer more one-on-one repetition of sounds and words. Use a sand tray for tactile tracing.
• Extension: For pupils who grasp the concepts quickly, encourage them to name additional words that start with Uu, Vv, Ww. Ask them to draw simple objects that contain horizontal lines (e.g., a ladder, a fence).