Let's Learn the Letter N! A Fun Handwriting Adventure

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:53 Video
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Lesson Description

This lesson plan uses the 'Write the Letter N' video to teach Pre-K students how to write both uppercase and lowercase 'N'. It includes interactive activities and discussion to reinforce learning.

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 1:53
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase N formation
  • Lowercase n formation
  • Letter recognition (N as in Nightingale)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase letter N.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the lowercase letter n.
  • Students will be able to recognize the letter N and associate it with a word (Nightingale).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the letter 'N'. Introduce the video 'Write the Letter N' and explain that they will learn how to write both the big 'N' and the little 'n'.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Write the Letter N' video from 123ABCtv. Encourage students to follow along with their fingers in the air as they watch the letter formations.
  • Guided Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, guide students through writing uppercase 'N' and lowercase 'n' on a whiteboard or large paper. Break down each stroke and emphasize the starting and ending points.
  • Independent Practice (10 mins)
    Provide students with individual worksheets or blank paper to practice writing uppercase 'N' and lowercase 'n'. Circulate to provide assistance and encouragement.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the letter 'N' and its sound. Ask students to share words they know that start with 'N'. Congratulate them on learning to write the letter 'N'!

Interactive Exercises

  • 'N' is for Nightingale Drawing
    Have students draw a picture of a Nightingale (or any other N word like nest, nose, noodles) and label it with the letter 'N'.
  • Sand Tray Writing
    Fill a tray with sand or salt. Have students practice writing uppercase 'N' and lowercase 'n' in the sand.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'N' make?
  • Can you think of any words that start with the letter 'N'?
  • Is the uppercase 'N' bigger or smaller than the lowercase 'n'?

Skills Developed

  • Handwriting
  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is this letter? N

Correct Answer: N

Question 2:

Which letter is a big N?

Correct Answer: N

Question 3:

Which letter is a little n?

Correct Answer: n

Question 4:

N is for...

Correct Answer: Nightingale

Question 5:

Which one starts with the letter 'N'?

Correct Answer: Nest

Question 6:

Is the big N bigger or smaller than the little n?

Correct Answer: Bigger

Question 7:

What do we use to write?

Correct Answer: A pencil

Question 8:

The video showed us how to write a...

Correct Answer: Letter

Question 9:

After N, comes the letter...

Correct Answer: O

Question 10:

What are we learning to do?

Correct Answer: Write

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We are learning to write the letter ____.

Correct Answer: N

Question 2:

Big N is also called ________ N.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 3:

Little n is also called ________ n.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 4:

Nightingale starts with the letter _____.

Correct Answer: N

Question 5:

We use a _______ to write the letter N.

Correct Answer: pencil

Question 6:

After we go down, we draw a ________ line.

Correct Answer: Diagonal

Question 7:

The teacher writes on the ________.

Correct Answer: Board

Question 8:

First name begins with a ________.

Correct Answer: Letter

Question 9:

Nest start with the letter ________.

Correct Answer: N

Question 10:

We learn new things in ________.

Correct Answer: School

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.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.1.S.2:Students will engage in collaborative discussions about various topics and texts, including their own writing, with peers and adults in small and large groups with prompting.

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