Unicorn U: Learning the Letter U!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:42 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to learn how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter U, just like in 'Unicorn'!

Video Resource

Write the Letter U - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123 ABC TV

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Duration: 1:42
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase U formation
  • Lowercase u formation
  • Letter-sound association (U as in Unicorn)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to trace and write uppercase U.
  • Students will be able to trace and write lowercase u.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter U with the word 'Unicorn'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the letter U. Ask children if they know any words that start with the letter U. Show a picture of a unicorn and say, 'Today, we're learning about the letter U, like in Unicorn!'
  • Watch the Video (3 mins)
    Play the 'Write the Letter U - ABC Writing for Kids' video by 123ABCtv. Encourage students to follow along with their fingers in the air.
  • Uppercase U Practice (5 mins)
    Guide students to practice writing uppercase U on paper or using a whiteboard. Emphasize starting at the top, going down, curving around, and going back up.
  • Lowercase u Practice (5 mins)
    Guide students to practice writing lowercase u on paper or using a whiteboard. Emphasize starting in the middle, going down, curving around, going back up, and then straight down.
  • Review and Wrap-up (2 mins)
    Review the uppercase and lowercase U. Ask students to name other things that start with U (if they can). Praise their effort and enthusiasm.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students write the uppercase and lowercase U in the air with their fingers, following your guidance.
  • Tracing Worksheet
    Provide a worksheet with dotted lines of uppercase and lowercase U for students to trace.
  • Sensory Writing
    Fill a tray with sand or salt and have students practice writing the letter U with their fingers.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter U look like?
  • What is a Unicorn? Have you ever seen a Unicorn in a book or movie?
  • Can you think of other words that start with the letter U?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills (handwriting)
  • Following directions
  • Letter-sound association

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning today?

Correct Answer: U

Question 2:

Which one is the big 'U'?

Correct Answer: U

Question 3:

Which animal starts with 'U' like we learned?

Correct Answer: Unicorn

Question 4:

When we write big 'U', do we start at the...

Correct Answer: Top

Question 5:

When we write little 'u', do we start at the...

Correct Answer: Middle

Question 6:

Is 'U' a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Vowel

Question 7:

Which of these words starts with the letter 'U'?

Correct Answer: Umbrella

Question 8:

The little 'u' has a...

Correct Answer: Line

Question 9:

What color is the Unicorn in the lesson?

Correct Answer: The lesson does not say

Question 10:

When drawing 'U', you have to...

Correct Answer: curve around

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We write the letter ____ today.

Correct Answer: U

Question 2:

U is for ________.

Correct Answer: Unicorn

Question 3:

Big U is called ________ U.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 4:

Little u is called ________ u.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 5:

To write 'U', we go down, ______, and up!

Correct Answer: curve

Question 6:

When we write U, we use a ______.

Correct Answer: line

Question 7:

Uppercase 'U' is a ______ letter.

Correct Answer: big

Question 8:

Lowercase 'u' is a ______ letter.

Correct Answer: small

Question 9:

First letter of Umbrella is ____.

Correct Answer: U

Question 10:

We will write the letter ____ next.

Correct Answer: V

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.3.R.3:Students will identify characters in a story with prompting.

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