Exploring the Letter E with ABCmouse!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:02 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun, interactive lesson plan to introduce Pre-K students to the letter E, using the ABCmouse.com 'The Letter E Song' video.

Video Resource

"The Letter E Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:02
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Key Concepts

  • The letter 'E' and its sound.
  • Words that begin with the letter 'E'.
  • Recognizing uppercase and lowercase 'E'.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter 'E' (uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to pronounce the /e/ sound.
  • Students will be able to name at least three words that begin with the letter 'E'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what letters they already know. Show them a large uppercase 'E' and lowercase 'e'. Ask if they know the name of the letter and its sound. Introduce the ABCmouse.com video.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play 'The Letter E Song' video from ABCmouse.com. Encourage students to sing along and dance.
  • Word Identification (7 mins)
    After the video, write the words 'Emu,' 'Elephant,' 'Eagle,' 'Eats,' 'Eggs,' 'Eight' on the board. Point to each word and say it clearly, emphasizing the /e/ sound. Have students repeat the words. Discuss the meanings of each word, especially if they are unfamiliar (emu, eagle).
  • Letter 'E' Practice (5 mins)
    Have students practice writing the letter 'E' (uppercase and lowercase) on a whiteboard or paper. Guide them on the correct formation of the letter.
  • Activity: 'E' Sound Search (5 mins)
    Ask students to think of other words that begin with the letter 'E'. Write their suggestions on the board. For example: 'egg,' 'elf,' 'empty,' 'evil'. For each word, clearly pronounce the words for the students to understand.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter 'E' Hunt
    Hide several uppercase and lowercase 'E' cutouts around the classroom. Have students search for them and bring them back to you. This reinforces letter recognition in a fun way.
  • 'E' Word Picture Match
    Prepare cards with pictures of objects that start with the letter 'E' (e.g., egg, elephant, ear). Also, prepare cards with the words themselves. Have students match the picture to the corresponding word.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite part of the song?
  • What animals in the song start with the letter 'E'?
  • Can you think of anything else that starts with the letter 'E'?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: E

Question 2:

What sound does the letter 'E' make in 'egg'?

Correct Answer: /e/

Question 3:

Which animal starts with the letter 'E'?

Correct Answer: Elephant

Question 4:

Is 'e' a big letter or a little letter?

Correct Answer: Little

Question 5:

How many eggs did the eagle lay in the song?

Correct Answer: Eight

Question 6:

Which of these words does NOT start with 'E'?

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 7:

Which of these animals eats insects?

Correct Answer: Emma the Emu

Question 8:

What does Ellie the Elephant like to eat?

Correct Answer: Peanuts

Question 9:

What is the name of the eagle in the song?

Correct Answer: Edith

Question 10:

What letter comes before E?

Correct Answer: D

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter _____ comes after the letter D.

Correct Answer: E

Question 2:

An _______ is a big grey animal.

Correct Answer: Elephant

Question 3:

An _______ is a bird that can fly very high.

Correct Answer: Eagle

Question 4:

The eagle laid _______ eggs.

Correct Answer: Eight

Question 5:

An _______ is the beginning of a baby bird.

Correct Answer: Egg

Question 6:

Emma the _______ and Ellie the elephant are friends.

Correct Answer: Emu

Question 7:

The eggs hatched ______.

Correct Answer: Early

Question 8:

Animals ______ food.

Correct Answer: Eat

Question 9:

An emu ______ insects.

Correct Answer: Eats

Question 10:

_____ight baby eagles hatched from eggs.

Correct Answer: Eight

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. 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.3.R.3:Students will identify characters in a story with prompting. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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