Rock 'n' Roll Vowels and Consonants!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 4:24 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn about vowels and consonants with a fun, rock-and-roll song! This lesson uses music and activities to help Pre-K students identify vowels and consonants.

Video Resource

The Vowels and Consonants Song

Anchor Creative Education

Duration: 4:24
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Key Concepts

  • Vowels
  • Consonants
  • Letter Recognition

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify vowels.
  • Students will be able to identify consonants.
  • Students will be able to differentiate between vowels and consonants.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about letters. Sing the traditional alphabet song together as a warm-up. Briefly introduce the terms 'vowel' and 'consonant' in simple terms.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'The Vowels and Consonants Song' video. Encourage students to sing along and dance to the music.
  • Vowel Identification (7 mins)
    After watching the video, ask students which letters were identified as vowels. Write the vowels (A, E, I, O, U) on the board. Practice saying each vowel sound. Have students point to the vowels when you say them. Use visual aids like flashcards with pictures starting with each vowel sound.
  • Consonant Identification (7 mins)
    Explain that the other letters are consonants. Name a few consonants and have students repeat them. Point to consonants on the board and have students say their names. Use simple examples of words starting with consonants.
  • Sorting Activity (8 mins)
    Prepare letter cards (uppercase and lowercase). Have students sort the cards into two piles: vowels and consonants. Provide assistance and encouragement as needed.
  • Wrap-up and Review (5 mins)
    Sing the 'The Vowels and Consonants Song' again. Briefly review the difference between vowels and consonants. Ask students to name one vowel and one consonant as they leave.

Interactive Exercises

  • Vowel/Consonant Hop
    Create two labeled areas on the floor (Vowels & Consonants). Call out letters and have students hop to the correct area.
  • Letter Sound Matching
    Show pictures of objects. Have students identify the first letter and whether it's a vowel or consonant.

Discussion Questions

  • What is your favorite letter?
  • Can you name a word that starts with a vowel?
  • Can you name a word that starts with a consonant?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Auditory discrimination
  • Categorization
  • Active Listening

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these is a vowel?

Correct Answer: A

Question 2:

Which of these is a consonant?

Correct Answer: M

Question 3:

Is the letter 'U' a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Vowel

Question 4:

Is the letter 'P' a vowel or a consonant?

Correct Answer: Consonant

Question 5:

Which group has only vowels?

Correct Answer: A, E, I

Question 6:

Which group has only consonants?

Correct Answer: B, C, D

Question 7:

Which letter is a vowel?

Correct Answer: O

Question 8:

Which letter is a consonant?

Correct Answer: F

Question 9:

Is 'I' a vowel or consonant?

Correct Answer: Vowel

Question 10:

Which one is not a vowel?

Correct Answer: Q

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The letter 'A' is a ________.

Correct Answer: vowel

Question 2:

The letter 'B' is a ________.

Correct Answer: consonant

Question 3:

A, E, ___, O, U are all vowels.

Correct Answer: I

Question 4:

Letters that are not vowels are called ________.

Correct Answer: consonants

Question 5:

'Cat' starts with the consonant ________.

Correct Answer: C

Question 6:

'Egg' starts with the vowel ________.

Correct Answer: E

Question 7:

We use vowels and consonants to make ________.

Correct Answer: words

Question 8:

The word 'ant' begins with the ________ a.

Correct Answer: vowel

Question 9:

The word 'dog' begins with the ________ d.

Correct Answer: consonant

Question 10:

____ is the first vowel in the alphabet.

Correct Answer: A

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.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.1:Students will name and sort familiar objects into categories based on similarities and differences with prompting.

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