Matching and Writing Letters Kk-Oo with Pictures and Words for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Literacy
Curriculum Theme: Letter Work
Previous Lesson: Identifying and recognising letters A-J with pictures and words.
Topic: Matching and Writing Letters Kk-Oo with Pictures and Words
Subject Matter: Matching and Writing Letters Kk-Oo with Pictures and Words.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify and recognise uppercase and lowercase letters Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo.
• Associate letters Kk-Oo with corresponding pictures and words.
• Pronounce the sounds of letters Kk-Oo and their example words correctly.

Affective Domain

• Show interest in learning new letters and their sounds.
• Participate actively in oral repetition and matching activities.

Psychomotor Domain

• Trace letters Kk-Oo correctly in the air and on paper.
• Practise writing uppercase and lowercase letters Kk-Oo.

Social Domain

• Take turns when identifying letters and words.
• Cooperate during group activities.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4.
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources.
• Early years literacy workbooks.

Instructional Materials

• Pictorial charts displaying letters Kk-Oo with associated pictures and words (e.g., Kite, Lion, Mango, Nest, Orange).
• Flashcards of uppercase and lowercase letters Kk-Oo.
• Flashcards of pictures and words for Kk-Oo.
• Tracing and writing books/worksheets.
• Pencils and exercise books.
• Whiteboard or chalkboard and markers/chalk.

Rationale for the Lesson

Learning to recognise, match, and write letters Kk-Oo is fundamental for early literacy development in 5-year-olds. This lesson helps pupils build a strong foundation for reading and writing by connecting letter shapes, sounds, and meaningful words, thereby enhancing their phonological awareness and fine motor skills essential for future academic success.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify and recognise some letters of the alphabet (e.g., A-J) and have practised basic pre-writing strokes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Matching and Writing Letters Kk-Oo with Pictures and Words

Today, we are going to learn about five new letters: Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, and Oo. We will learn how they look, what sounds they make, and how to write them. We will also match them with pictures and words.

Letter Kk

• Uppercase K: (Show K)
• Lowercase k: (Show k)
• Sound: /k/ as in ‘kite’.
• Words:
  • Kite (picture of a kite)
  • Key (picture of a key)
• Writing: Start at the top, straight line down. Then slant in, slant out.

Letter Ll

• Uppercase L: (Show L)
• Lowercase l: (Show l)
• Sound: /l/ as in ‘lion’.
• Words:
  • Lion (picture of a lion)
  • Leg (picture of a leg)
• Writing: Start at the top, straight line down, then straight line across the bottom.

Letter Mm

• Uppercase M: (Show M)
• Lowercase m: (Show m)
• Sound: /m/ as in ‘mango’.
• Words:
  • Mango (picture of a mango)
  • Moon (picture of the moon)
• Writing: Start at the top, straight line down, slant down, slant up, straight line down.

Letter Nn

• Uppercase N: (Show N)
• Lowercase n: (Show n)
• Sound: /n/ as in ‘nest’.
• Words:
  • Nest (picture of a nest)
  • Nose (picture of a nose)
• Writing: Start at the top, straight line down, slant down, straight line up.

Letter Oo

• Uppercase O: (Show O)
• Lowercase o: (Show o)
• Sound: /o/ as in ‘orange’.
• Words:
  • Orange (picture of an orange)
  • Owl (picture of an owl)
• Writing: Start at the top, go round to the left, then round to the right, and join at the top.

Key Words

• Kk – The eleventh letter of the alphabet, for Kite.
• Ll – The twelfth letter of the alphabet, for Lion.
• Mm – The thirteenth letter of the alphabet, for Mango.
• Nn – The fourteenth letter of the alphabet, for Nest.
• Oo – The fifteenth letter of the alphabet, for Orange.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display large flashcards of uppercase and lowercase Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo.
• Show pictorial charts with example words: Kite, Key, Lion, Leg, Mango, Moon, Nest, Nose, Orange, Owl.
• Demonstrate correct letter formation on the whiteboard/chalkboard, emphasising starting points and direction.
• Draw simple outlines of the letters for pupils to trace.

Letters Kk-Oo Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Kk, Ll, Mm, Nn, Oo,
Letters we are learning now.
Kk for Kite, flying high,
Ll for Lion, passing by.
Mm for Mango, sweet and round,
Nn for Nest, where birds are found.
Oo for Orange, juicy treat,
Learning letters, can’t be beat!

Actions:

• Point to each letter flashcard as it is sung.
• For “Kite,” make a flying motion.
• For “Lion,” make a roaring gesture.
• For “Mango,” make a round shape with hands.
• For “Nest,” cup hands together.
• For “Orange,” make a round shape and pretend to eat.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together after introducing all the letters to help pupils remember the letters, their sounds, and associated words. Repeat several times.

Watch and Practise Writing

Let’s watch a short video to see how to write these letters correctly, then we will practise together.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_f43n_y_w8

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Demonstration, Guided Practice, Repetition, Songs and Rhymes, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Manipulation of Objects (flashcards), Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Review

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and quickly reviews some previously learned letters (e.g., A-J) by showing flashcards and asking pupils to identify them and say their sounds.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, identify familiar letters, and say their sounds.

Learning Point: Pupils recall previous knowledge of letters and sounds.

Step 2: Presentation of Letters Kk and Ll

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces uppercase and lowercase Kk and Ll using flashcards and pictorial charts. The teacher pronounces the sounds /k/ and /l/ and says example words (Kite, Key, Lion, Leg). Pupils repeat after the teacher. The teacher demonstrates air tracing of Kk and Ll.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the letters, listen to the sounds and words, repeat after the teacher, and air trace the letters.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise letters Kk and Ll, their sounds, and associated words.

Step 3: Guided Practice for Kk and Ll

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to trace letters Kk and Ll in their tracing books or on worksheets. The teacher walks around, providing individual support and correcting pencil grip or formation where needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace uppercase and lowercase Kk and Ll in their books/worksheets.

Learning Point: Pupils practise correct formation of letters Kk and Ll.

Step 4: Presentation of Letters Mm and Nn

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces uppercase and lowercase Mm and Nn using flashcards and pictorial charts. The teacher pronounces the sounds /m/ and /n/ and says example words (Mango, Moon, Nest, Nose). Pupils repeat after the teacher. The teacher demonstrates air tracing of Mm and Nn.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the letters, listen to the sounds and words, repeat after the teacher, and air trace the letters.

Learning Point: Pupils recognise letters Mm and Nn, their sounds, and associated words.

Step 5: Guided Practice for Mm, Nn, and Oo

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to trace letters Mm and Nn in their tracing books. The teacher then introduces Oo (uppercase and lowercase), pronounces its sound /o/ with example words (Orange, Owl), and demonstrates air tracing. Pupils then trace Oo in their books.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils trace uppercase and lowercase Mm, Nn, and Oo in their books/worksheets.

Learning Point: Pupils practise correct formation of letters Mm, Nn, and Oo.

Step 6: Reinforcement and Application

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Activity

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads the pupils in singing the “Letters Kk-Oo Song.” The teacher then plays a quick matching game, holding up a letter flashcard and asking pupils to point to the corresponding picture/word on a chart.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song and participate in the matching game, pointing to the correct pictures/words.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their recognition and association of letters, sounds, and 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. “Who can show me the letter Kk?”
2. “What sound does the letter Ll make?”
3. “Point to the picture of a Mango.”
4. “Trace the letter Oo in the air.”
5. “Write the letter Nn in your book.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate (e.g., pointing, saying sounds, air tracing, writing).

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summary/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and effort. The teacher reminds them to keep practising their letters. The teacher may assign a simple homework task like colouring pictures that start with Kk-Oo or tracing the letters at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher, respond to praise, and prepare for the next activity.

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

Lesson Keywords

• Kk – The letter for Kite.
• Ll – The letter for Lion.
• Mm – The letter for Mango.
• Nn – The letter for Nest.
• Oo – The letter for Orange.
• Match – To find two things that are the same or go together.
• Write – To form letters with a pencil or crayon.

Differentiation

• Support:
  • For pupils struggling with letter recognition, use larger letter flashcards and provide more one-on-one repetition of sounds and words.
  • For writing difficulties, offer hand-over-hand tracing or use sand trays/finger paint for tactile practice before pencil and paper.
  • Reduce the number of letters to focus on for very slow learners, perhaps Kk, Ll, Mm only.
• Extension:
  • For pupils who quickly grasp the letters, challenge them to identify other familiar objects in the classroom or at home that start with Kk-Oo.
  • Encourage them to draw their own pictures for each letter.
  • Ask them to match uppercase letters to lowercase letters independently from a mixed set of flashcards.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure all pictorial charts, flashcards, and tracing materials for Kk-Oo are ready and easily accessible. Emphasise the correct pronunciation of each letter sound and the associated words. Use a multi-sensory approach by having pupils see the letter, hear its sound, say the sound, and then practise writing it. Pay close attention to pencil grip and letter formation during tracing and writing activities. Encourage air tracing and finger tracing on the table as pre-writing exercises. Repeat the song and letter sounds frequently throughout the lesson to aid memory. Observe pupils’ engagement and provide positive reinforcement to build their confidence. Understanding can be assessed by observing if pupils can correctly identify, say the sound, match, and attempt to write the letters.