Alphabet

Unit: Identifying all letters of the Alphabet, lowercase and uppercase

Persistent Issue: Why is it important to know all the letters of the alphabet?

Central question: How can choosing an animal with a certain letter of the alphabet, further their understanding of the alphabet?

Lesson 1: Grabber

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmy3JOPNzWU

This video introduces each letter with an example of an animal to accompany that letter.  The video contains many examples of animals that are identified by the first letter.  The video outlines what the students are expected to do.

Central Question: How can choosing an animal with a certain letter of the alphabet further their understanding of the alphabet.  Understanding the alphabet is an important standard for students because the alphabet is the foundation for learning.

Lecture: Teachers give further examples of animals and their starting letters.  Students are also allowed to ask any questions they may have about the standard.  Students will also be expected to answer questions about letters and animals to make sure they are understanding the task.

Culminating Activity

Poster/Presentation Activity

Students will make a poster following the criteria guidelines

Introduction: After the video, students are assigned a letter and are told to choose an animal for that letter.  However, the animal must be different from the one shown in the video.

After finding an animal for their letter, students are expected to present their findings to the class.

Activity Overview: Students watched the previous video on understanding the alphabet by relating letters with animals.  After the lecture, groups of three are assigned a letter and must find an animal the corresponds with the given letter.  Together groups will make a poster with the animal they have chosen for their assigned letter.  Elements on the poster must follow guidelines given by the teacher.  After finishing the poster, groups will present the poster to the class and explain the poster.

Guidelines:

• Picture of animal chosen must be on poster

• Letter assigned, upper and lower case, must be on poster

• Answer all questions given

• What is the name of chosen animal?

• Why was this animal chosen?

• Where does this animal live?

• Do you like this animal?

• What color is the animal?

• Must present poster to class

• Each member of group must present poster

Preparation for Presentation:

Groups are given in class time to work on their posters.  After all groups have finished, they will take turns presenting their poster.

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