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
Letter Quest
Match Uppercase Letters to A, B, D, E, G, H, N, Q, R
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
Guided Practice Worksheet: Match Uppercase Letters to A, B, D, E, G, H, N, Q, R
Independent Practice Worksheet: Match Uppercase Letters to A, B, D, E, G, H, N, Q, R
Pictures of the letters P and B
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Begin with a question: "Can you pick the uppercase letter that matches?" Show pictures of the letters P and B to introduce the concept. Reinforce the idea that each letter has an uppercase and lowercase form.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Learn with an Example: Display the letter 'P' in both uppercase and lowercase. Reinforce the key idea: "Each letter in the alphabet can be uppercase or lowercase." Show the solution: "P and p match. They are the same letter."
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Guided Practice
Distribute the Guided Practice Worksheet: Match Uppercase Letters to A, B, D, E, G, H, N, Q, R. Allow students to work in pairs or small groups to circle the uppercase letters. Use pictures of the letters P and B to guide their identification.
Independent Practice
Distribute the Independent Practice Worksheet: Match Uppercase Letters to A, B, D, E, G, H, N, Q, R. Instruct students to independently circle the uppercase letters. Monitor and assess for misconceptions and intervention issues.
Differentiation
Support
Provide additional support for students facing misconceptions, emphasizing the distinction between uppercase and lowercase letters.
Extension
Offer extension activities for those who grasp the concept quickly, such as creating sentences with the matched letters.
Assessment
Evaluate student understanding through observations during guided and independent practice, as well as through the exit ticket.
Review and closing
Summarize the importance of recognizing and matching uppercase letters for foundational reading skills.
Misconceptions
Many students may struggle with distinguishing between uppercase and lowercase letters; address this in support activities.