Let's Learn with 'L'! A Letter L Adventure

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

A fun and engaging lesson plan to introduce Pre-K students to the letter 'L' using the ABCmouse.com 'Letter L Song' video. We'll explore words that start with 'L', practice letter recognition, and have fun with sounds and rhymes!

Video Resource

"The Letter L Song" by ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy

Duration: 2:10
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase L)
  • Phonemic awareness (the /l/ sound)
  • Vocabulary building (words starting with L)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter 'L'.
  • Students will be able to produce the /l/ sound.
  • Students will be able to identify words that begin with the letter 'L'.
  • Students will be able to participate in a group activity and song related to the letter 'L'.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what letters they already know. Introduce the letter 'L' by writing it on the board (both uppercase and lowercase). Ask if anyone knows any words that start with 'L'.
  • Watch the 'Letter L Song' (3 mins)
    Play the 'Letter L Song' video from ABCmouse.com (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAipmwVQQ58). Encourage students to sing along and point out the words that start with 'L' as they hear them.
  • Discussion and Vocabulary (7 mins)
    After the video, discuss the words from the song that start with 'L': Lori, load, lemons, lovely, luscious, lemon pie, lemonade, Leo, lazy, lion, lie, lizard, leg, leapt, lollipops, ladybugs, lucky, love, laughter. Show pictures of each item and explain what they are.
  • Letter L Activity (10 mins)
    Have students create their own 'L' picture. They can draw a large 'L' on a piece of paper and then draw or paste pictures of things that start with 'L' inside the letter (e.g., lion, lollipop, leaf). Help them label their pictures.
  • Letter L Sound Practice (5 mins)
    Play a game where you say a word, and students raise their hands if it starts with 'L'. Use words like 'lamp,' 'sun,' 'leaf,' 'dog,' 'lollipop.' Also, practice making the /l/ sound together as a class.

Interactive Exercises

  • 'L' Scavenger Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects starting with 'L' around the room (e.g., leaf, lamp, lollipop). Have students find them and say the word, emphasizing the 'L' sound.
  • Letter L Writing Practice
    Provide students with worksheets or a sensory tray (e.g., filled with sand or salt) to practice writing the uppercase and lowercase letter 'L'.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter 'L' make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with 'L'?
  • What was your favorite part of the 'Letter L Song'?
  • What did Lori make with the lemons?
  • What did the lizard land on?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonemic awareness
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: Letter L

Question 2:

Which of these pictures starts with the letter L?

Correct Answer: A picture of a lion

Question 3:

What sound does the letter L make?

Correct Answer: /l/

Question 4:

Is 'lemon' a word that starts with L?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

In the song, who picked a load of lemons?

Correct Answer: Lori

Question 6:

Which animal was lazy in the song?

Correct Answer: Lion

Question 7:

Which of these starts with the letter L?

Correct Answer: Lollipop

Question 8:

If you are laughing, what letter does laughing start with?

Correct Answer: L

Question 9:

What letter is this L?

Correct Answer: Uppercase L

Question 10:

What did Lori make with the lemons?

Correct Answer: Lemon pie

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The ________ was lazy and lied down all day.

Correct Answer: lion

Question 2:

Lori picked a load of ________.

Correct Answer: lemons

Question 3:

A ________ landed on Leo's leg.

Correct Answer: lizard

Question 4:

A sweet treat that starts with L is a ________.

Correct Answer: lollipop

Question 5:

We are learning the letter ________.

Correct Answer: L

Question 6:

When you are happy, you might have ________.

Correct Answer: laughter

Question 7:

If you're ________ you might find a pot of gold.

Correct Answer: lucky

Question 8:

Lemon ________ is a yummy drink.

Correct Answer: lemonade

Question 9:

I ________ my mom.

Correct Answer: love

Question 10:

Some people think a ________ foot is lucky.

Correct Answer: left

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.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.3.R.2:Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting.

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