Let's Learn the Letter L!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:35 Video
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Lesson Description

An engaging lesson plan designed to help Pre-K children learn how to write and recognize the letter L, both uppercase and lowercase.

Video Resource

Write the Letter L - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv

123ABCtv

Duration: 1:35
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase L formation (one vertical line, one horizontal line)
  • Lowercase l formation (one vertical line)
  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase)
  • Fine motor skills development

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter 'L'.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter 'l'.
  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter 'L' among other letters.
  • Students will improve their hand-eye coordination.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know the letter 'L'. Show them examples of things that start with 'L' (e.g., lion, leaf, lollipop). Introduce the video and explain that they will learn how to write the letter 'L'.
  • Video Viewing (2 mins)
    Play the YouTube video "Write the Letter L - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv" (0:00-1:20). Encourage students to pay close attention to how the letter 'L' is formed, both uppercase and lowercase.
  • Uppercase L Practice (5 mins)
    Guide students in practicing writing the uppercase 'L'. Start with air writing, then move to tracing on worksheets or using dry-erase boards. Emphasize the two-step process: down, then across.
  • Lowercase l Practice (5 mins)
    Guide students in practicing writing the lowercase 'l'. Start with air writing, then move to tracing on worksheets or using dry-erase boards. Emphasize the one-step process: straight down.
  • Letter L Hunt (3 mins)
    Give students a worksheet with various letters. Have them circle all the uppercase 'L's in one color and all the lowercase 'l's in another color.
  • Wrap-up (2 mins)
    Review the formation of both uppercase and lowercase 'L'. Ask students to name words that start with 'L'.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Students use their fingers to 'write' the letter L in the air, following the teacher's guidance.
  • Tracing Worksheet
    Students trace dotted lines to form the letter L, reinforcing proper formation.
  • Letter L Scavenger Hunt
    Hide printed L's (uppercase and lowercase) around the room and have the children find them.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'L' make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter 'L'?
  • Is it easy or hard to write the letter L?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Handwriting skills
  • Fine motor skills
  • Following directions
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which one is the big 'L'?

Correct Answer: L

Question 2:

Which one is the small 'l'?

Correct Answer: l

Question 3:

Does 'Lion' start with the letter 'L'?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

To make a big 'L', do you go down first?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

To make a big 'L', do you go across?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

To make a small 'l', do you go straight down?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

Is 'l' a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 8:

Can you write the letter L?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 9:

Which of these things starts with L?

Correct Answer: Lamp

Question 10:

How many lines does the big L have?

Correct Answer: Two

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter 'L' looks like a big _____.

Correct Answer: line

Question 2:

_____ starts with the letter 'L'. (Lion or Ant)

Correct Answer: Lion

Question 3:

Small 'l' goes _____.

Correct Answer: down

Question 4:

Big 'L' goes down and _____.

Correct Answer: across

Question 5:

Writing the letter 'L' helps my _____ skills.

Correct Answer: writing

Question 6:

A _____ starts with the letter L.

Correct Answer: leaf

Question 7:

The small 'l' is like a number _____.

Correct Answer: one

Question 8:

We write the letter 'L' to learn the _____.

Correct Answer: alphabet

Question 9:

L is a _____.

Correct Answer: letter

Question 10:

Lets write the letter _____.

Correct Answer: l

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. PK.8.W:Students will begin to express their ideas using a combination of drawing and emergent writing with prompting.

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