Alphabet Aa - DD (Page 5) : Materials
Alphabet Aa - DD (Page 5) : Materials
Alphabet Aa - DD (Page 5) : Materials
Materials:
alphabet chart or page 4
letter flashcards for Aa, Bb, Cc, Dd
picture cards for apple, banana, cap, duck
letter posters for Aa-Dd
markers or crayons
page 5
Review: 3 minutes
Sing the alphabet song while pointing at the letters
o For students with less phonics exposure, the teacher should point to
a wall chart while singing the song.
o For students with more phonics exposure and experience, students
should point to the letters on page 4 as they sing the song.
Preview: 5 minutes
Show the letter and picture flashcards while saying the letter name, letter
sound and the picture name.
o A, /a/, apple
o B, /b/, banana
o C, /k/, cap
o D, /d/, duck
Show the letter and picture flashcards while saying the letter name, letter
sound and the picture name. Students repeat the letter name, letter sound
and picture name.
o Teacher: A, /a/, apple Students: A, /a/, apple
o Teacher: B, /b/, banana Students: B, /b/, banana
o Teacher: C, /k/, cap Students: C, /k/, cap
o Teacher: D, /d/, duck Students: D, /d/, duck
Modeling: 5-10 minutes
Model writing each letter on the Letter Poster pages, one at a time, using
brightly colored markers or crayons. As you write the letter, say the
number count of the strokes out loud.
After each letter is written on paper, have students follow along with you
as they write the letters in the air. Students should also say the number
count of the strokes.
Save these posters to display in the classroom for student and teacher
reference.
Guided/Independent Practice: 10 minutes
Teacher and students complete page 5. As the letters are traced, say the
counting strokes out loud.
Assessment (during Guided/Independent Practice)
While completing page 5, the teacher monitors the students practice and
gives guidance and correction as needed.
Take note of the students struggles and successes to help guide future
lessons.
Closure: 5 minutes
Show the letter and picture flashcards while saying the letter name, letter
sound, the picture name, and stroke count while air writing. Students
repeat.
o Teacher and students: A, /a/, apple; air write and count letter
strokes
o Teacher and students: B, /b/, banana; air write and count letter
strokes
o Teacher and students: C, /k/, cap; air write and count letter strokes
o Teacher and students: D, /d/, duck; air write and count letter
strokes