Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Kindergarten
ELA
Print Concepts
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Competency
RI.3.1
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Aligned Standards
Reading: Foundational Skills
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Strand
RF.K.1.d
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Vocabulary
- Uppercase letters: Capital letters in the alphabet (e.g., A, B, C).
- Lowercase letters: Small letters in the alphabet (e.g., a, b, c).
Letter Quest
Choose Uppercase Letters
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
- TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for Uppercase Letters Identification
- Alphabet flashcards (both uppercase and lowercase)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Writing paper and pencils
- Circle stickers or colored markers for circling activities
Learning Objectives
- Students will identify uppercase letters from a group of letters.
- Students will name the uppercase letters they find.
- Students will sort letters into uppercase and lowercase categories.
- Students will practice writing uppercase letters.
Introduction
Begin by explaining the concept of uppercase and lowercase letters. Show examples of both on the whiteboard. Use the alphabet flashcards to display a few examples, emphasizing the difference between uppercase and lowercase letters. Introduce the task by saying, "Today, we will become letter detectives and find the uppercase letters in different groups of letters."
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Explain the steps for identifying uppercase letters:
- Look at each letter carefully.
- Think about whether it is uppercase (capital) or lowercase.
- Circle the uppercase letters.
Demonstrate with an example on the whiteboard: Write "r o W" and circle the "W". Explain that "W" is uppercase while "r" and "o" are lowercase.
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Guided Practice
Hand out the first worksheet from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack. Work through the first few examples together as a class. Ask students to circle the uppercase letters in each group. Walk around the classroom to provide support and feedback.
Independent Practice
Students will complete the remaining worksheet independently. They will identify and circle the uppercase letters in various groups. Encourage them to write the uppercase letters they find on the lines provided on the worksheet.
Differentiation
Support
- Provide additional practice with flashcards for students who struggle with letter recognition.
- Pair students with a buddy for peer support during activities.
Extension
- Challenge advanced students to write a short sentence using uppercase letters correctly.
- Provide a mixed set of words and ask students to identify and underline the uppercase letters.
Assessment
Evaluate students' understanding through their worksheet completion and exit ticket responses. Check for accuracy in identifying and writing uppercase letters.
Review and closing
Review the key points of the lesson by asking students to share one uppercase letter they found and wrote. Address any common misconceptions observed during the lesson. Allow time for students to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
Misconceptions
- Confusing similar-looking uppercase and lowercase letters (e.g., "C" and "c").
- Assuming larger letters are always uppercase.
- Overlooking uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences.