V is for Vulture: Learning to Write the Letter V!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:44 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson for Pre-K students to learn how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter V, inspired by the 123ABCtv video. This lesson includes letter recognition, handwriting practice, and vocabulary enrichment.

Video Resource

Write the Letter V - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123 ABC tv

123ABCtv

Duration: 1:44
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase V
  • Lowercase v
  • Letter recognition
  • Directionality in writing

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter V.
  • Students will be able to trace and write the uppercase and lowercase letter V.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter V with the word 'Vulture'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know any words that start with the letter 'V'. Show a picture of a vulture and introduce the word. Explain that today they will learn how to write the letter 'V', just like in the word 'Vulture'.
  • Watch the Video (3 mins)
    Play the 123ABCtv video "Write the Letter V". Encourage the students to watch carefully how the letter V is formed in both uppercase and lowercase.
  • Uppercase V Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students in writing uppercase V. Start by drawing a large uppercase V on the board. Explain each step: "Start at the top, diagonal line down, then diagonal line back up." Have students practice tracing the letter in the air, then on paper or whiteboards.
  • Lowercase v Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students in writing lowercase v. Start by drawing a large lowercase v on the board. Explain each step: "Start in the middle, diagonal line down, then diagonal line back up." Have students practice tracing the letter in the air, then on paper or whiteboards.
  • V is for Vulture Activity (8 mins)
    Have students draw a picture of a vulture. Then, have them write uppercase and lowercase 'V' next to their drawing. Encourage them to say "V is for Vulture" as they draw and write.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter V Scavenger Hunt
    Hide uppercase and lowercase 'V' letters (printed or magnetic) around the classroom. Have students find them and bring them back to their desks.
  • V Tracing Worksheet
    Provide a worksheet with dotted lines forming uppercase and lowercase 'V' for students to trace. You can find free printable worksheets online.

Discussion Questions

  • What other words start with the letter V?
  • Is the uppercase V bigger or smaller than the lowercase v?
  • Can you describe the steps to write the letter V?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills
  • Handwriting
  • Vocabulary development
  • Following directions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter is this: V?

Correct Answer: V

Question 2:

What animal starts with the letter V in the video?

Correct Answer: Vulture

Question 3:

Is 'V' a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 4:

Which one is the big 'V'?

Correct Answer: V

Question 5:

Which way does the line go first when you write V?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 6:

What does 'V' sound like at the beginning of Vulture?

Correct Answer: /v/

Question 7:

How many lines do you need to draw to make a 'V'?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 8:

Where do you start when you write the big 'V'?

Correct Answer: The top

Question 9:

What kind of bird is a Vulture?

Correct Answer: Big

Question 10:

Which one is the little 'v'?

Correct Answer: v

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

'V' is for __________.

Correct Answer: Vulture

Question 2:

A big 'V' is called __________.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 3:

A little 'v' is called __________.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 4:

To write 'V', you draw a line down and then a line __________.

Correct Answer: up

Question 5:

We write the letter 'V' in __________.

Correct Answer: words

Question 6:

A Vulture is a type of __________.

Correct Answer: bird

Question 7:

To make the big V, start at the __________.

Correct Answer: top

Question 8:

The letter _____ comes before W in the alphabet.

Correct Answer: V

Question 9:

We watched a __________ to learn about V.

Correct Answer: video

Question 10:

Writing helps us __________ words.

Correct Answer: learn

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.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions.

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