Wonderful Letter W with Sesame Street!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 6:28 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the letter 'W' using a Sesame Street video. We'll learn about the sound of 'W' and words that start with it!

Video Resource

Sesame Street Letter W

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Duration: 6:28
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Key Concepts

  • Letter Recognition (W)
  • Phonetic Sound of 'W'
  • Vocabulary Building (Words Starting with 'W')

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter 'W'.
  • Students will be able to produce the sound of the letter 'W'.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that start with the letter 'W'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic: the letter 'W'. Ask if anyone knows what the letter 'W' looks like or if they know any words that start with 'W'. Briefly discuss.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the Sesame Street 'Letter W' video. Instruct students to pay attention to the letter and the words that begin with it.
  • Post-Video Discussion (7 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they saw. What were some words that started with the letter 'W'? Write the letter 'W' (uppercase and lowercase) on the board. Pronounce the sound of 'W' clearly and have the students repeat it.
  • Interactive Activity: 'W' Word Brainstorm (10 mins)
    Brainstorm with the class to create a list of words that begin with the letter 'W'. Write the words on the board with simple pictures next to them. For example: Water (draw a cup of water), Window (draw a window), Wagon (draw a wagon). Have them repeat the words.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'W' Sound Game
    Say a word and have the students raise their hands if it starts with the letter 'W'. (e.g., Water, Apple, Window, Banana, Wagon)
  • Writing 'W'
    Have the students practice writing the letter 'W' in the air, on paper, or in sand/shaving cream. Provide individual help as needed.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter 'W' look like?
  • What sound does the letter 'W' make?
  • Can you think of anything else that starts with the letter 'W'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Phonological Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Listening Comprehension

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: W

Question 2:

Which one is the letter 'W'?

Correct Answer: W

Question 3:

What sound does 'W' make, like in 'water'?

Correct Answer: /w/

Question 4:

Which of these starts with the letter 'W'?

Correct Answer: Window

Question 5:

Is 'Water' a 'W' word?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 6:

Which animal's name starts with W?

Correct Answer: Whale

Question 7:

Which is an uppercase 'W'?

Correct Answer: W

Question 8:

Can you wash your hands with...?

Correct Answer: Water

Question 9:

Is ‘Wagon’ a ‘W’ word?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

We look outside through a...

Correct Answer: Window

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter we learned today is ______.

Correct Answer: W

Question 2:

______ starts with the letter 'W'. (water, apple)

Correct Answer: Water

Question 3:

The sound 'W' makes is like in the word ______.

Correct Answer: Water

Question 4:

A __________ takes you places. (wagon, train)

Correct Answer: Wagon

Question 5:

You can look out a ________.

Correct Answer: Window

Question 6:

Is W a vowel? No it is a ___________

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 7:

A big animal in the ocean that starts with W is a _______

Correct Answer: Whale

Question 8:

W, _____, U, V

Correct Answer: X

Question 9:

You can ____ your hands with water.

Correct Answer: Wash

Question 10:

W makes a ______ sound

Correct Answer: Wuh

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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