Discovering the Letter N!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:12 Video
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Lesson Description

An engaging lesson for Pre-K students introducing the letter N, its sound, and associated words.

Video Resource

Letter N

Alyson Gum

Duration: 1:12
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Key Concepts

  • Identifying the letter N (uppercase and lowercase)
  • Recognizing the sound of the letter N
  • Learning words that start with the letter N

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter N (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the sound of the letter N.
  • Students will be able to name at least one word that starts with the letter N.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what letters they already know. Introduce the letter N by writing it on the board (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Watch the 'Letter N' video by Alyson Gum. Encourage active listening.
  • Letter N Sound (5 mins)
    Practice making the sound of the letter N. Ask students to make the sound together. Emphasize the position of the tongue.
  • N is for... (7 mins)
    Brainstorm words that start with the letter N. Show pictures of objects that begin with N (e.g., nose, nest, night, noodle). Have students repeat the words.
  • Activity Time (10 mins)
    Do a craft activity related to the letter N. For example, make a nest out of construction paper and yarn.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter N Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase letter N cutouts around the room. Have students find them and bring them back.
  • Noodle Art
    Give each student a sheet of paper and glue. Have them create a picture using noodles, focusing on the letter N shape.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter N make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter N?
  • What is your favorite thing that starts with the letter N?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonemic awareness
  • Vocabulary building

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these is the letter N?

Correct Answer: N

Question 2:

What sound does the letter N make?

Correct Answer: /n/

Question 3:

Which of these starts with the letter N?

Correct Answer: Nest

Question 4:

Is this an uppercase 'N' or a lowercase 'n'?

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 5:

What animal could live in a nest?

Correct Answer: Bird

Question 6:

Which of these is NOT a word that starts with 'N'?

Correct Answer: Apple

Question 7:

Which picture shows noodles?

Correct Answer: Picture of noodles

Question 8:

What do we use our nose for?

Correct Answer: Smelling

Question 9:

Which color can a nest be?

Correct Answer: Brown

Question 10:

If it's night, what is in the sky?

Correct Answer: Moon

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

N is for ____.

Correct Answer: Nest

Question 2:

We smell with our ____.

Correct Answer: Nose

Question 3:

The opposite of day is ____.

Correct Answer: Night

Question 4:

____ is a yummy food that starts with N.

Correct Answer: Noodles

Question 5:

A baby bird sleeps in a ____.

Correct Answer: Nest

Question 6:

When you are sleepy during the day, you take a ____.

Correct Answer: Nap

Question 7:

The big 'N' is called ____.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 8:

The small 'n' is called ____.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 9:

________ are long, thin pieces of food.

Correct Answer: Noodles

Question 10:

A _____ is where birds lay their eggs.

Correct Answer: Nest

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.PC.6:Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting.

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