W is for Walrus: Learning to Write the Letter W!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:10 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson for Pre-K students to learn how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter W. This lesson uses the 123ABCtv video 'Write the Letter W' to make learning engaging and easy!

Video Resource

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

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Duration: 2:10
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase W)
  • Letter recognition (lowercase w)
  • Letter formation (uppercase W)
  • Letter formation (lowercase w)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase letter W.
  • Students will be able to identify the lowercase letter w.
  • Students will be able to trace and write the uppercase letter W.
  • Students will be able to trace and write the lowercase letter w.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by greeting the students and reviewing previously learned letters. Ask if anyone knows what letter they will be learning today. Introduce the letter W and its sound. Show a picture of a walrus to connect the letter to a familiar object. (PK.4.R.3)
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'Write the Letter W - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting' video by 123ABCtv. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions on how to write the uppercase and lowercase W.
  • Uppercase W Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students in writing the uppercase W. Follow the instructions from the video: start at the top, diagonal line down, diagonal line up, diagonal line down, diagonal line up. Have students practice writing the uppercase W in the air with their fingers, on a whiteboard, or on paper. Provide individual assistance as needed. (PK.2.PC.6)
  • Lowercase w Practice (7 mins)
    Guide students in writing the lowercase w. Follow the instructions from the video: start in the middle, diagonal line down, diagonal line up, diagonal line down, diagonal line up. Have students practice writing the lowercase w in the air with their fingers, on a whiteboard, or on paper. Provide individual assistance as needed. (PK.2.PC.6)
  • Activity: W is for Walrus Craft (8 mins)
    Provide students with a walrus template or have them draw their own. Have them write uppercase and lowercase Ws on their walrus drawing. This reinforces letter recognition and formation while adding a creative element. (PK.8.W)

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students use their fingers to trace the uppercase and lowercase 'W' in the air, following the teacher's guidance. This kinesthetic activity reinforces letter formation.
  • Whiteboard Practice
    Provide each student with a small whiteboard and marker. Have them practice writing both the uppercase and lowercase 'W' on the whiteboard, receiving feedback and correction from the teacher.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter W make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter W?
  • What is the difference between an uppercase W and a lowercase w?

Skills Developed

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter is this: W?

Correct Answer: W

Question 2:

Which one is the big W?

Correct Answer: W

Question 3:

Which one is the little w?

Correct Answer: w

Question 4:

What animal starts with the letter W?

Correct Answer: Walrus

Question 5:

Which way does the line go first when you make a big W?

Correct Answer: Down

Question 6:

What is the first step to make a lowercase w?

Correct Answer: Little Line Down

Question 7:

How many lines do you need to make a W?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 8:

After you make the first line down, what do you do next?

Correct Answer: Line Up

Question 9:

Where do we start a big W?

Correct Answer: The Top

Question 10:

Where do we start a little w?

Correct Answer: The Middle

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

W is for ________.

Correct Answer: Walrus

Question 2:

The big W is called ________.

Correct Answer: Uppercase

Question 3:

The little w is called ________.

Correct Answer: Lowercase

Question 4:

We make a W with ______ lines.

Correct Answer: Four

Question 5:

To make a W, you have to go _____ then up.

Correct Answer: Down

Question 6:

You start a big W at the _______.

Correct Answer: Top

Question 7:

You start a little w in the ________.

Correct Answer: Middle

Question 8:

A Walrus is a big animal that lives in the ________.

Correct Answer: Ocean

Question 9:

We use W to write ________.

Correct Answer: Words

Question 10:

We write W with our _______.

Correct Answer: Hand

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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