Q is for Quail! Learning to Write the Letter Q

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:17 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson plan for Pre-K students to learn how to write the letter Q, both uppercase and lowercase, using the 'Write the letter Q' video by The Singing Walrus.

Video Resource

Write the letter Q | Alphabet Writing lesson for children | The Singing Walrus

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:17
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (Q)
  • Uppercase Q Formation
  • Lowercase q Formation
  • Sound associated with the letter Q

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter Q.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter q.
  • Students will be able to recognize the letter Q in both uppercase and lowercase forms.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter Q with the sound it makes and the word 'quail'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by showing the 'Write the letter Q' video by The Singing Walrus. Ask children what letter they think they will be learning about. After the video, ask children what the letter was and what word was associated with the letter (Quail).
  • Uppercase Q Practice (10 mins)
    Using the practice sheet from The Singing Walrus website (or a similar worksheet), guide students through writing the uppercase letter Q. Emphasize starting at the top, going around to the left, and then adding the line down to the right. Model the process on a whiteboard or large paper.
  • Lowercase q Practice (10 mins)
    Now, guide students through writing the lowercase letter q. Emphasize starting in the middle, going around to the left like a 'c', then going back up and straight down below the bottom line. Model the process on a whiteboard or large paper.
  • Review and Reinforcement (5 mins)
    Have students practice writing both uppercase and lowercase Q's independently. Circulate to provide individual assistance and encouragement. You can also have them say the letter Q and the word 'quail' as they write.

Interactive Exercises

  • Q is for Quail Coloring
    Provide students with a coloring sheet featuring a quail. Have them color the quail and then write the letter Q next to it.
  • Sensory Writing
    Fill a tray with sand or salt. Have students practice writing the uppercase and lowercase Q's in the sensory material.

Discussion Questions

  • What other words start with the letter Q?
  • Can you think of anything else that looks like the letter Q?
  • What is the difference between the big Q and the little q?

Skills Developed

  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Following Directions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn to write today?

Correct Answer: Q

Question 2:

What animal starts with the letter Q in the video?

Correct Answer: Quail

Question 3:

The big 'Q' is also called the what?

Correct Answer: Capital 'Q'

Question 4:

The little 'q' is also called the what?

Correct Answer: lowercase 'q'

Question 5:

What shape does the big 'Q' look like at first?

Correct Answer: Circle

Question 6:

What letter does the small 'q' look like at first?

Correct Answer: c

Question 7:

When you write the big 'Q', which way do you go?

Correct Answer: to the left

Question 8:

What letter is coming next in the Singing Walrus alphabet?

Correct Answer: R

Question 9:

What does 'Q' sound like?

Correct Answer: /kwuh/

Question 10:

What should you use to write the letter 'Q'?

Correct Answer: all of these

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

Q is for ______.

Correct Answer: Quail

Question 2:

The big Q is also called the _______ Q.

Correct Answer: Capital

Question 3:

The little q is also called the _______ q.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 4:

We use a _________ to write the letter Q.

Correct Answer: pencil

Question 5:

The Singing Walrus has a free _________ to help us practice.

Correct Answer: sheet

Question 6:

First, start at the ____ of the paper when writing the capital 'Q'.

Correct Answer: top

Question 7:

When writing the small 'q', you go around to the _____ like the letter 'c'.

Correct Answer: left

Question 8:

The 'Q' makes the /_____/ sound.

Correct Answer: kwuh

Question 9:

After 'Q' comes the letter _____.

Correct Answer: R

Question 10:

You can follow The Singing Walrus on ______ and Twitter.

Correct Answer: Facebook

Educational Standards

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. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions.

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