W is for Wonderful! Learning the Letter W

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 3:35 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson plan uses the 'Letter W Song' video to introduce Pre-K students to the letter W, its sound, and related vocabulary.

Video Resource

Letter W Song

Have Fun Teaching

Duration: 3:35
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase W)
  • Phonological awareness (the /w/ sound)
  • Vocabulary development (words starting with W)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter W.
  • Students will be able to produce the /w/ sound.
  • Students will be able to recognize and name words starting with the letter W.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the 'w' sound. Show them a picture of an uppercase 'W' and a lowercase 'w'. Tell them that today they will learn about the letter 'W' and the sound it makes.
  • Video Time (3 mins)
    Play the 'Letter W Song' video from Have Fun Teaching. Encourage students to sing along and do the actions suggested in the video (writing W in the air).
  • Vocabulary Exploration (7 mins)
    After the video, review the vocabulary words from the song: woman, window, wig, wild, worm, wagon, water, wet. Show pictures of each item. Ask students to repeat the words after you and identify the 'w' sound at the beginning of each word.
  • Writing Practice (5 mins)
    Guide students in writing the uppercase and lowercase letter W. You can use large paper or whiteboards. Emphasize the correct formation of the letter.
  • Activity: W is for...
    Have students draw pictures of words starting with the letter W. Give each student a blank sheet of paper and crayons. They can draw a worm, watermelon, or anything else they can think of that starts with 'W'.

Interactive Exercises

  • W Sound Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects around the room, some starting with 'W' and some that don't. Have students search for the pictures and identify only the objects that start with the 'W' sound. Students can bring those pictures to you. Make a pile of the pictures and count how many words started with the W sound.
  • Letter W Tracing
    Provide students with letter W tracing worksheets. Let them practice tracing the letter W with crayons or markers.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter W make?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter W?
  • What was your favorite word from the song?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Letter W

Question 2:

What sound does the letter W make?

Correct Answer: /w/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter W?

Correct Answer: Water

Question 4:

What kind of letter is the letter W?

Correct Answer: Letter

Question 5:

Is there an uppercase and lowercase W?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

Which one of these does NOT start with the letter 'W'?

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 7:

Which of these is a color starting with W?

Correct Answer: White

Question 8:

What is it called when it is raining or there is a lot of water?

Correct Answer: Wet

Question 9:

Which of these animals does NOT have the letter W in it?

Correct Answer: Cow

Question 10:

Which of these is a place with windows?

Correct Answer: House

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter W makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: w

Question 2:

A ______ is a bug we can find in the dirt.

Correct Answer: worm

Question 3:

We can see outside with a ______.

Correct Answer: window

Question 4:

Sometimes it is ______ when it is raining outside.

Correct Answer: wet

Question 5:

I can pull a ______ with toys inside.

Correct Answer: wagon

Question 6:

______ color is white.

Correct Answer: Snow

Question 7:

When something is ______, it is not calm or usual.

Correct Answer: wild

Question 8:

You wear a ______ on your head.

Correct Answer: wig

Question 9:

We drink ______ to stay healthy

Correct Answer: water

Question 10:

A _______ is a girl or lady.

Correct Answer: woman

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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