capital letters

UNIT TWO

CAPITAL LETTERS

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT CENTREMINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Unit 2Letters of the Alphabet- Uppercase letters

Learning Outcomes: By the end of the unit pupils will be able to:

i. identify upper case letters (A-Z).ii. identify upper and lower case letters.iii. write upper case letters correctly.iv. differentiate between upper case and lower case

letters.v. write words/simple sentences using correct

punctuation (upper case).

Specifications

Sekolah Kebangsaan

1.3.2 Listen and understand the alphabet and its representation.2.1.1 Pronounce monosyllable words correctly.3.1.1 Master letters of the alphabet.3.1.2 Identify letter shapes by their sounds.4.1.1 Write letters of the alphabet in clear legible print

- capital letters- combination of small and capital letters

4.1.3 Copy words and phrases in clear and legible print.4.1.4 Copy 3- word sentences in clear legible print. Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan

1.3.3 Listen and understand the alphabet and its representation.2.1.1 Pronounce monosyllable words correctly.3.1.3 Master letters of the alphabet.3.1.4 Identify letter shapes by their sounds.4.1.2 Write letters of the alphabet in clear legible print

- capital letters- combination of small and capital letters

4.1.4 Copy 3- word sentences in clear legible print.Lesson 1

Title : Introduction to upper case ‘A’, ‘B’ and ‘C’

Learning Outcomes :

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to :

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i. master letters of the alphabet. ii. write letters of the alphabet in clear and legible print:

a. upper case (capital letters). iii. listen to and follow simple instructions.

Duration : 1 hour

Teaching aids : flash card, worksheet, realia (letters of the alphabet)

Set Induction

1. Teacher reinforces lower case letters by playing the alphabet song higlighting lower case letters.2. Teacher introduces the upper case letters by playing the following

CD: (CD: English Language Year 1-1 (a): Unit 2 and 3)

Class, listen to the CD carefully. Today we are going to learn ‘big’ letters. ‘Big’ letters are also called upper case /capital letters.

Step 1

1. Teacher gets pupils to view the way the alphabets are written. (Introduce one letter at a time.)2. Get pupils to trace the letters on their friend’s back/using

sand/flour.

Look at the blackboard, see how I write, we call this ‘A’. It is a big ‘A’

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Step 1 Step 3Step 2

For the letter ‘B’, you need to do this. First draw a line and then two small half circles. Now follow me.

Now, we are going to write the letter ‘C’’. You need to do this.

Can we try writing the letters together.

Step 2

1. Teacher distributes a blank paper/miniature blackboard (slate). 2. Teacher calls out the letters and gets pupils to write the letters e.g. ‘A’ , ‘B’, ‘C’. 3. Teacher gets pupils to sound out the letters.

I’m going to give you a piece of paper/miniature blackboard. When I say a letter you have to write it out.

e.g. If I say ‘A” you have to write out ‘A’. Good now tell me what letter this is.

Step 3

1. Teacher distributes worksheets 1A, 1B and 1C. 2. Pupils trace the letters introduced for the day.

Now, that you know how to write ‘A’, ‘B’ , ‘C’, I am going to ask you to practice writing them out.

Once you have finished, please pass up your work.

Consolidation

1. Teacher reinforces what was taught by showing pupils a composite picture embedded with letters taught for the day. (Refer to worksheet 1 D)

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Step 1 Step 2 Step 3

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2. Teacher gets pupils to point out the letters taught.

I hope you have enjoyed your lesson. Who can tell me what we have learnt today? Look at this picture and point out the letters.

Note: Teachers may use the steps mentioned above when introducing other alphabets.

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Worksheet 1AName : ____________________ Date : _______

A A A A A A

A A A A A A

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A A A A A A

A A A A A A

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Worksheet 1BName: _________________ Date: ________

B B B B B B B

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B B B B B B B

B B B B B B B

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Worksheet 1CName: _________________ Date: ________

C CC C C C C

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C C C C C C C

C C C C C C C

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C C C C C C C

Worksheet 1DName: _________________ Date: ________

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Lesson 2

Title : Introduction to upper case ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’

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A

BCA

BC

ABC

CA

B

C

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the lesson pupils should be able to :

i. master letters of the alphabet (D, E, F ).ii. write letters of the alphabet in clear and legible print:

- upper case (capital letters). iii. listen to and follow simple instructions.

Duration : 1 hour

Teaching aids : flash card, play dough, templates of alphabets, sand, worksheets

Set Induction

1. Show pupils letters learnt the day before.2. Get pupils to say the letters aloud.3. Teacher shows pupils the order they come in e.g A, B, C.

Hello! everyone. How are you today? Good! Let’s see what we have learnt yesterday. Can you tell me what letter this is?

Step 1

1. Introduce the next 3- 5 letters. 2. Teacher demonstrates how these letters are written D, E and F.

3. Teacher gets pupils to form the letters using play dough/sand.Today we are going to learn more ‘big’ letters.

What do we call big letters? Yes, we call them capital letters. Now, see how I write these letters. You follow me using the

dough/sand on your table.Step 2

1. Teacher distributes figurines of the letters introduced. 2. Teacher gets pupils to show her the letter she calls out.

3. Teacher gets pupils to sound out the letters.

I’m going to give you some capital letters. When I say a letter you have to show it to me.

e.g. If I say ‘D’ you have to pick it up and show it to me. Good now tell me what letter this is.

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Step 3

1. Teacher distributes worksheets 2A, 2B and 2C. 2. Pupils trace the letters introduced for the day.

Now, that you know how to write ‘D’, ‘E’ , ‘F’, I’m going to ask you to practice writing them out.

Once you have finished please pass up your work.

Consolidation

1. Teacher plays a game with the pupils.2. Teacher calls out two pupils.3. The letters introduced are written at random on the board.4. Teacher gets pupils to ‘hit’ the letter called out, using a ‘paper

stick’.5. Pupils are also required to shout out the letter they ‘hit’.

We are going to play a game. I have written the letters we have learnt on the board. I want two of you to come in front. Now, hold this stick. When I call out a letter the first person who ‘hits’ it and

calls out the letter is the winner. Now, let’s play the game. Good luck!

Note: Teachers are encouraged to use the steps above for other lessons.

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D D D D D D D

D D D D D D D

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D D D D D D D

D D D D D D D

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Worksheet 2BName : ____________________ Date : _______

E E E E E EE E

EE E E E E E E

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EE E E E E E E

EE E E E E E E

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EE E E E E E E

Worksheet 2CName : ____________________ Date : _______

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FF F F F F F

FF F F F F F

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FF F F F F F

FF F F F F F

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Lesson 3

Title: Introduction to upper case ‘G’, ‘H’ and ‘I’

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

i. master letters of the alphabet. (G, H, I )ii. write letters of the alphabet in clear and legible print:

- upper case (capital letters). iii. listen to and follow simple instructions.iv. rearrange the letters of the alphabet in the correct order.

Duration : 1 hour

Teaching aids : flash card, sticks, straw, templates of alphabets, worksheet, sand paper letters, plasticine.

Set Induction

1. Teachers calls out two pupils.2. Teacher blind folds the pupils.3. Teacher gets pupils to recognise letters taught the day before by tracing the sand paper letters.4. Pupils call out the letters identified.

I hope all of you are feeling good today. Let’s begin our lesson by playing a game. Now, can two of you come in front. I’m going to blind fold you. I want you to feel the letter and tell me what it is. Sorry, it’s wrong. Try again.

Step 1

1. Introduce the next 3- 5 letters. 2. Teacher demonstrates how these letters are written.

3. Teacher gets pupils to form the letters using straws/sticks/ plasticine.

Let’s move on to learn more letters of the alphabet. Look at these letters. See how they are written. I want you to follow me.

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Step 2

1. Teacher distributes sticks/straws/plasticine. 2. Teacher gets pupils to form the letters called out.

3. Pupils get peers to check the formation against the template on the board.

Group leaders, please come to the front and collect the straws/stick/plasticine.

If I say letter ‘M’ , I want you to make it using the straws/sticks/plasticine.

Yes, you got it right!

Step 3

1. Teacher distributes worksheet, 3A, 3B and 3C. 2. Pupils trace the letters taught for the day.

I’m going to give you worksheets to practice the letters you learnt today. Please leave you work in this box once you have finished.

Consolidation

1. Teacher reinforces what was taught for the day along with letters introduced earlier.2. Teacher gets pupils to sequence the letters in the correct order.3. Teacher gets pupils to say aloud the letters.4. Teacher gets pupils to recall the letters learnt by writing them out on a wall chart.

Let’s try and remember what we have learnt. These are the letters we have learnt. Can you put them in the

correct order. Now, write out the letters on the wall chart. Good job! Sorry, I think some letters are missing/ not in the correct

order. Try Again!

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H H H H H H H

H H H H H H H

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H H H H H H H

H H H H H H H

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Worksheet 3BName : ____________________ Date : _______

I I I I I I I I I I I

I I I I I I I I I I I 28



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Worksheet 3CName : ____________________ Date : _______

J J J J J J

J J J J J J

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J J J J J J

Lesson 4

Title : Words beginning with upper case

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to :

i. listen to and repeat simple words.ii. read simple words beginning with upper case(capital

letters).iii. listen to and follow simple instructions.iv. rearrange letters to form words.v. write words beginning with upper case.

Duration : 1 hour

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Teaching aids : flash card, board, worksheet, realia (letters of the alphabet), CD

Set Induction

1. Teacher sings the ‘Alphabet Song’ with the pupils.2. Upper case letters appear on the screen as the song is sung.

Good morning, class. Listen to this song. Lets sing along.

Step 1

1. Introduce words using upper case letters. 2. Begin by using pupils names. 3. Point out to pupils that when they write names they must begin with upper case letters.

e.g arif A r i f4. Get pupils to write out their own names.

Today, we’re going to learn how to write our names. When we write our name we begin with a ‘big’/ capital

letter. Can you see how I have written my name? Now, can you try writing your own name.

Step 2

1. Teacher puts up a list of names.2. Teacher gets pupils to cross out the names that do not begin with

a capital letter. 3. Teacher gets pupils to write the correct capital letter.

I’m going to put up a list of names. I want you to tell me which one is right /wrong. For each wrong answer, write the correct one. Good! Your answer is correct. Sorry, Try again!

Step 3

1. Teacher distributes worksheet 4A. 2. Pupils identify names which are written correctly.

I’m going to give you a worksheet.

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I want you to circle the name written correctly. For each wrong answer write the correct upper case.

Consolidation

1. Teacher gets pupils to write out a list of their group members names.

2. Teacher gets pupils to display their work.

Now, that you know how to write your name, Next, write the names of your group members.

Put the list on your table/display your list on the blackboard. Goodbye, and see you tomorrow.

Note: Teachers are encouraged to use these steps to teach other upper case letters (e.g. names of places)

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Circle the correct answers.

1.maria Shanthi Halim

2.Chong rAvi TIna

3.lIM Daud Karim

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4.Julia ZAiDi Eric

5.Sara Nurul Farid

6.beN Lina RINa

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Lesson 5

Title : Working with upper and lower case letters.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

i. listen to and repeat letters of the alphabet.ii. identify lower case and upper case letters.iii. differentiate between lower case and upper case

letters.iv. match lower case to upper case letters.v. write lower case and upper case letters.

Duration : 1 hour

Teaching aids : flash cards, board, worksheet, realia, CD (letters of the alphabet)

Set Induction

1. Teacher sings the ‘Alphabet Song’ with the pupils.2. Both the upper case and lower case letters appear as the song is

played.

Good morning, class. Listen to this song. Let’s sing along.

Step 1

1. Teacher brings to pupils’ attention upper case and lower case letters. 2. Teacher distributes upper case and lower case letters at random. (a few letters at a time)

3. Teachers asks pupils to find their partners

Today, we’re going to learn big and small letters. Do you know what we call big letters ? Yes, we call them

upper case or capital letters. Small letters are called lower case letters.

I’m going to give you a letter each. Find a friend who has the same letter as you. (One big

letter and one small letter)

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Step 2

1. Teacher plays a game with the pupils.2. Teacher gives out letter cards. (upper and lower case)3. Teacher asks pupils to arrange themselves in the correct order based on the given letters.

4. Teacher gets pupils to say aloud their letters.

Now, arrange yourself in the correct order’ ‘Big’ letters on my right and ‘small’ letters on my left. Good, now say out your letters.

Step 3

1. Teacher distributes worksheet 5A. 2. Pupils match lower case letters to upper case letter.

Let’s have a look at this activity. Can you match the ‘big’ letters to the ‘small’ letters.

Consolidation

1. . Teacher reinforces what was taught for the day.2. Teacher gets pupils to say aloud and write out an upper case and lower case letter.

That’s all for today. Who can tell me what we have learnt today? Can you write a ‘big’ ________. / Can you write out a small

_______

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Match and write the capital letters.

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R S T U V

s u v t rR

Lesson 6

Title : Exploring simple sentences with upper and lower case letters

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to: i. listen to and repeat simple word.ii. read simple words with upper case. (capital letters)iii. listen to and follow simple instructions.iv. identify upper case letters in simple texts.v. write words with upper case letters.

Duration : 1 hour

Teaching aids : flash card, board, worksheet, realia (letters of the alphabet)

Set Induction

1. Teacher introduces words with upper case and lower case letters in a rhyme/poem/short paragraph.

2. Teacher gets pupils to circle upper case letters and cross out lower case letters.

Hello everyone. Hope you are feeling fine today. I want you to look at this rhyme/poem/story. Can you circle the big letters and cross out the small letters.

Step 1

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1. Teacher explains when uppercase letters are used and when lower case letters are used.

2. Teacher points out to the pupils the use of upper case letters at the beginning of a sentence.

3. Teacher also highlights the use of upper case letters for names.

Remember we learnt how to write our names using ‘big’ letters.

Today, we are going to learn when to use more big letters. We use big letters when we start/begin to write.

Step 2

1. Teacher distributes worksheet 6A.2. Teacher gets pupils to copy or write simple sentences with upper

case letters.

I want you to write out these sentences into your books. See when big letters are used. You may colour the patern when you finish writing.

Step 3

1. Teacher puts up simple sentences. 2. Teacher gets pupils to identify the correct/wrong use of upper case letters.

Examples :

Look at these sentences. Can you tell me which one is wrong/right? Can you correct the wrong one.

Consolidation

1. Teacher gets pupils to cut out all the upper case letters found in a paragraph.

2. Teacher gets pupils to do a collage using the upper case letters.3. Teacher gets pupils to display their work.

Can you find all the big letters in this paragraph? I want you to cut them out and paste them on a paper. You can make your own design/pattern.

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He is azman

she is siti

I hope you have enjoyed your lesson.

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Worksheet 6aName : ____________________ Date : _______

He is Azman.

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She is Azura.

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