Let's Learn the Letter L! A Fun Phonics Adventure

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:21 Video
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Lesson Description

This engaging lesson plan uses a fun video to introduce Pre-K students to the letter L, its sound, and words that start with L. It includes interactive activities, discussion, and assessments.

Video Resource

Phonics Letter- L | Alphabet Songs For Toddlers | ABC Nursery Rhymes For Children by Kids Tv

Kids TV - Nursery Rhymes And Baby Songs

Duration: 2:21
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (L)
  • Phonetic Sound of L (/l/)
  • Vocabulary Building with L words

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter L (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce the /l/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter L.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter L. Show the video 'Phonics Letter - L' from Kids TV. Ask them to pay attention to the letter and the words that start with it.
  • Video Viewing and Discussion (7 mins)
    Play the video again. This time, pause after each L word is introduced (lion, large, lady, laugh, ladder, lips, lemon, lamp, lesson, lovely, lazy, laugh). Ask students to repeat the word and the /l/ sound.
  • Interactive Activity: L Word Brainstorm (8 mins)
    Ask students to brainstorm other words that start with the letter L. Write their suggestions on a whiteboard or large paper. Encourage them to share what they know about each word.
  • Letter L Tracing and Writing (10 mins)
    Provide students with worksheets to practice tracing and writing the letter L (uppercase and lowercase). Offer assistance and encouragement.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Summarize the lesson by reviewing the letter L, its sound, and the words learned. Play a quick game like 'I Spy' using L words in the classroom (e.g., 'I spy something that starts with L - a lamp!').

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter L Sound Game
    Say a word and ask students to raise their hands if it starts with the /l/ sound. Use words like 'lion,' 'cat,' 'lamp,' 'dog,' 'lemon,' 'sun.'
  • L Word Picture Matching
    Provide students with picture cards of objects, some starting with L and some not. Ask them to match the pictures with the correct letter L sound.

Discussion Questions

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

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonemic Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn about today?

Correct Answer: L

Question 2:

Which picture starts with the letter L?

Correct Answer: A picture of a lion

Question 3:

What sound does the letter L make?

Correct Answer: /l/

Question 4:

Is 'Lamp' a word that starts with L?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

Is 'Dog' a word that starts with L?

Correct Answer: No

Question 6:

Which of these is a fruit that starts with the letter L?

Correct Answer: Lemon

Question 7:

What color is a Lemon?

Correct Answer: Yellow

Question 8:

What does the Lion say?

Correct Answer: Roar

Question 9:

Which of these helps you climb up?

Correct Answer: Ladder

Question 10:

Is Lady a word that starts with the letter L?

Correct Answer: Yes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

L is for ______.

Correct Answer: Lion

Question 2:

The letter L makes the /___/ sound.

Correct Answer: l

Question 3:

A ______ helps us see in the dark.

Correct Answer: Lamp

Question 4:

L is for ______ when something is big.

Correct Answer: Large

Question 5:

A ______ is a yellow fruit.

Correct Answer: Lemon

Question 6:

We climb a _________.

Correct Answer: Ladder

Question 7:

We all love a good _________.

Correct Answer: Laugh

Question 8:

We get taught a _________.

Correct Answer: Lesson

Question 9:

The Lion is a _________ animal.

Correct Answer: Large

Question 10:

I use my ________ to talk.

Correct Answer: Lips

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.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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