The /a/ Sound Adventure! Learning with Song!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:08 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the short /a/ sound using the "The A Song" video. We'll sing, dance, and learn about words that start with the /a/ sound!

Video Resource

The A Song

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Duration: 2:08
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Key Concepts

  • The short /a/ sound
  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase A)
  • Vocabulary building (words starting with /a/)
  • Rhyme recognition
  • Initial sound isolation

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the short /a/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize the uppercase and lowercase letter A.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the /a/ sound.
  • Students will engage in singing and moving related to the letter A and vocabulary.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet the students and introduce the letter A. Show them the uppercase and lowercase letter A on a whiteboard or large paper. Ask if anyone knows what sound the letter A makes.
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play "The A Song" video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tif2a8vXeAA). Encourage students to sing and dance along!
  • Word Exploration (10 mins)
    After the video, discuss the words featured in the song that start with the /a/ sound (e.g., apple, ant). Show pictures of each word. Ask students if they can think of other words that start with /a/.
  • Activity: /a/ Sound Hunt (10 mins)
    Hide pictures of items around the room, some starting with /a/ and some not. Have the students find the pictures. Once they find one have them bring it to the group and identify it. As a group, identify if it makes the /a/ sound or not. Group correct responses and set the incorrect responses back to be found.
  • Wrap-up and Review (5 mins)
    Review the letter A and its sound. Sing the "The A Song" one more time. Ask students to share their favorite /a/ word.

Interactive Exercises

  • /a/ Sound Sorting
    Provide picture cards of various objects. Have students sort the cards into two piles: those that start with the /a/ sound and those that don't.
  • Letter A Tracing
    Have students trace uppercase and lowercase letter A on worksheets or using finger paint. Prompt them to say the /a/ sound as they trace.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter A make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the /a/ sound?
  • What was your favorite part of the song?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological awareness
  • Letter recognition
  • Vocabulary building
  • Active listening
  • Following directions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What sound does the letter 'A' usually make?

Correct Answer: /a/ like in apple

Question 2:

Which of these starts with the /a/ sound?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 3:

Is 'ant' a word with the /a/ sound in it?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

Which picture shows something that starts with /a/?

Correct Answer: (Picture of an apple)

Question 5:

Can you clap once if you hear the /a/ sound in 'cat'?

Correct Answer: No, don't clap

Question 6:

Which one is the uppercase letter 'A'?

Correct Answer: A

Question 7:

Which one is the lowercase letter 'a'?

Correct Answer: a

Question 8:

Does "bat" have the /a/ sound like in "apple"?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 9:

In the video, was there an apple?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

In the video, did the letter 'A' sing?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

An ______ is a fruit that starts with the /a/ sound.

Correct Answer: apple

Question 2:

The letter ____ makes the /a/ sound.

Correct Answer: A

Question 3:

An ______ is a small insect that starts with the letter 'a'.

Correct Answer: ant

Question 4:

_______ is a word that rhymes with 'cat'.

Correct Answer: bat

Question 5:

The first letter in the alphabet is ____

Correct Answer: A

Question 6:

If you say 'A is for _____' you can say apple.

Correct Answer: apple

Question 7:

_____ is a color that begins with /a/.

Correct Answer: aquamarine

Question 8:

You can sleep in an ______.

Correct Answer: attic

Question 9:

If there is a fire, you need an ______ truck.

Correct Answer: ambulance

Question 10:

An _____ is an animal that can swim.

Correct Answer: ant

Educational Standards

PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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