Exploring the 'ee' Sound with Between the Lions!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:23 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to the 'ee' sound through music and interactive activities.

Video Resource

Between the Lions: "Double e" Song (performed by Fonix)

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Duration: 1:23
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Key Concepts

  • The 'ee' sound
  • Recognizing 'ee' words
  • Listening skills

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the 'ee' sound in words.
  • Students will be able to name words containing the 'ee' sound.
  • Students will improve their listening skills through the song and activities.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the children if they know what sound the letters 'ee' make when they are together. Show them the letters 'ee' written on a board. Tell them today they are going to listen to a song about the 'ee' sound.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the "Double e" song video for the students. Encourage them to listen carefully and watch the images.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask the students what words they heard in the song that had the 'ee' sound. Write them on the board.
  • Interactive Activity: 'ee' Sound Hunt (7 mins)
    Distribute pictures of various objects, some with 'ee' sounds (e.g., bee, tree, feet) and some without. Have the children identify and group the pictures with the 'ee' sound.
  • Creative Extension: Drawing 'ee' words (5 mins)
    Have the children draw pictures of things that have the 'ee' sound in their name. This could be anything from a tree to a bee or even their own feet!

Interactive Exercises

  • 'ee' Sound Hunt
    Children identify pictures of objects with and without the 'ee' sound.
  • Drawing 'ee' Words
    Students draw pictures related to 'ee' words.

Discussion Questions

  • What did you like about the song?
  • Can you think of other words that have the 'ee' sound?
  • What did the letters 'e' and 'e' sound like together in the song?

Skills Developed

  • Phonemic awareness
  • Listening comprehension
  • Vocabulary development

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these has the 'ee' sound?

Correct Answer: Bee

Question 2:

What sound do the letters 'ee' make together?

Correct Answer: /ee/

Question 3:

Is 'feet' an 'ee' word?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 4:

Which picture has the 'ee' sound?

Correct Answer: A picture of a tree

Question 5:

The song was about the letters...

Correct Answer: ee

Question 6:

Does 'seen' have an 'ee' sound?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 7:

Which animal can make the 'ee' sound in its name?

Correct Answer: Bee

Question 8:

When the song played, should you...

Correct Answer: Listen

Question 9:

Is tree an 'ee' word?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 10:

Can you see with your ...?

Correct Answer: Eyes

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A buzzy insect with stripes is a ____.

Correct Answer: bee

Question 2:

You can see with your ____.

Correct Answer: eyes

Question 3:

The song was about the letters ____.

Correct Answer: ee

Question 4:

A big, green thing with leaves is a ____.

Correct Answer: tree

Question 5:

If you can _ _ something, you saw it.

Correct Answer: see

Question 6:

A group of players is called a _____.

Correct Answer: team

Question 7:

Put sugar and drink _______.

Correct Answer: tea

Question 8:

What you do with your hands, it is called _____.

Correct Answer: free

Question 9:

_______ has the 'ee' sound.

Correct Answer: See

Question 10:

My two ____ help me stand.

Correct Answer: feet

Educational Standards

PK.2.PA.4:Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces). PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). 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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