Matching Aa-Ee with Pictures and Writing Two- and Three-Letter Words for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 2
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Introduction to letters and their sounds.
Topic: Matching Aa-Ee with Pictures and Writing Two- and Three-Letter Words
Subject Matter: Speech and Writing: Matching letters Aa – Ee with pictures, writing 2-letter and 3-letter words, copying letters Aa – Ee, associating pictures with words, identifying and listing two-letter words, practising correct writing skills.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify uppercase and lowercase letters Aa – Ee.
• Match letters Aa – Ee to corresponding pictures.
• Recognise and pronounce simple two- and three-letter words.
• Associate simple pictures with their written words.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm for learning new letters and words.
• Participate actively in matching and writing activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace and copy uppercase and lowercase letters Aa – Ee.
• Trace and copy simple two- and three-letter words.
• Hold a pencil correctly while writing.

Social Domain

• Take turns when identifying letters and words.
• Engage cooperatively in classroom 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

• Flashcards for letters Aa – Ee (uppercase and lowercase).
• Picture cards for words starting with Aa – Ee (e.g., Apple, Ant, Ball, Book, Cat, Car, Dog, Drum, Egg, Elephant).
• Flashcards for simple two-letter words (e.g., at, an, in, it, is, on, up, go, no).
• Flashcards for simple three-letter words (e.g., cat, dog, hen, sun, cup, mat, bed).
• Writing books or worksheets with lines.
• Pencils and crayons.
• A chart displaying letters Aa – Ee with pictures and simple words.
• Whiteboard/Blackboard and markers/chalk.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is crucial for developing early literacy skills in 4-year-olds. By matching letters to pictures and learning to write simple words, pupils build a strong foundation for phonics, reading, and writing. These skills enhance their ability to communicate and understand the world around them.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have been introduced to some letters of the alphabet and can recognise a few simple pictures. They have also practised pre-writing patterns like lines and curves.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Matching Aa-Ee with Pictures and Writing Two- and Three-Letter Words

Letters Aa – Ee and Pictures

• A a: Apple, Ant
• B b: Ball, Book
• C c: Cat, Car
• D d: Dog, Drum
• E e: Egg, Elephant

Two-Letter Words

These are short words made of two letters. We can sound them out!

• at (as in: c-at)
• an (as in: f-an)
• in (as in: p-in)
• it (as in: s-it)
• is (as in: th-is)
• on (as in: p-on)
• up (as in: c-up)
• go
• no
• me

Three-Letter Words

These are short words made of three letters, often with a consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) pattern.

• cat
• dog
• hen
• sun
• cup
• mat
• bed
• fan
• box
• run

Writing Practice

We will practise writing our letters Aa – Ee and simple words like ‘at’, ‘cat’. Remember to hold your pencil correctly and write neatly on the lines.

Letters and Words Rhyme

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Lyrics:

A, B, C, D, E, so clear,
Letters we are learning here.
A for apple, B for ball,
C for cat, standing tall.
D for dog, E for egg,
Learning words, we won’t beg!

Actions: Point to letters on a chart as they are sung. For each word, make a simple action (e.g., pretend to eat an apple, bounce a ball, pat a cat, bark like a dog, tap head for egg).

Watch and Learn Simple Words

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9K_r401_8Q

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 short warm-up activity, like singing an alphabet song. The teacher then asks pupils to recall some letters they know.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, sing along, and name some familiar letters.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall prior knowledge of letters.

Step 2: Letter Recognition (Aa – Ee)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Pronunciation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays flashcards for uppercase and lowercase letters Aa – Ee. The teacher pronounces each letter and its sound, asking pupils to repeat after her. The teacher also shows how to trace them in the air.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the letters and sounds, and trace the letters in the air with their fingers.

Learning Point: Pupils identify and pronounce letters Aa – Ee and their sounds.

Step 3: Matching Letters to Pictures

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Association/Visual Recognition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows picture cards (e.g., apple, ball, cat, dog, egg) and asks pupils to identify the pictures. The teacher then guides pupils to match each picture to its correct starting letter (Aa – Ee) on the chart or with flashcards.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the pictures and point to or place the correct letter flashcard next to the picture.

Learning Point: Pupils associate letters Aa – Ee with corresponding pictures.

Step 4: Introducing Two-Letter Words

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Word Recognition/Phonics

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces simple two-letter words (e.g., at, an, in, it, is, on, up, go, no) using flashcards. The teacher pronounces each word clearly, sounding out the letters, and uses a simple gesture or picture to explain its meaning. Pupils repeat the words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, repeat the two-letter words, and try to sound them out.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and pronounce simple two-letter words.

Step 5: Introducing Three-Letter Words

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Word Recognition/Phonics

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces simple three-letter words (e.g., cat, dog, hen, sun, cup, mat) using flashcards and pictures. The teacher guides pupils to blend the sounds to form the words. The teacher then plays the educational video on two- and three-letter words.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the three-letter words, blend sounds, and watch the video.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise and pronounce simple three-letter words.

Step 6: Guided Writing Practice

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Fine Motor/Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes writing books or worksheets. The teacher demonstrates on the board how to trace and copy letters Aa – Ee, and then simple two- and three-letter words (e.g., ‘at’, ‘cat’). The teacher supervises and provides individual assistance.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace and copy letters Aa – Ee and the given words in their books/worksheets, holding their pencils correctly.

Learning Point: Pupils practise tracing and writing letters and simple words.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

1. “Show me letter ‘A’!” (from flashcards).
2. “Which picture starts with ‘E’?” (showing a choice of pictures).
3. “Say this word: ‘in’.” (showing flashcard).
4. “Write the word ‘cup’ on your paper.” (for those who can).

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: Summarisation/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their effort and briefly summarises what they learned (matching letters to pictures and writing simple words). The teacher gives a simple homework task, such as tracing letters Aa-Ee at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and understand their homework.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and receive further practice.

Lesson Keywords

• Letter – A symbol used in writing to represent a sound.
• Match – To put things together that are the same or go together.
• Picture – A drawing or photograph of something.
• Word – One or more letters that have a meaning.
• Trace – To draw over lines or letters that are already there.
• Write – To make letters or words on a surface with a pen or pencil.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils struggling with letter recognition, provide larger flashcards and more one-on-one repetition. Use hand-over-hand guidance for tracing letters and words. Focus only on two-letter words first.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concepts, encourage them to identify other objects in the classroom that start with letters Aa-Ee. Ask them to try writing additional simple three-letter words with different beginning sounds.