English Language Arts Kindergarten 20 min

Letters m to r

Recognize and write lowercase letters m, n, o, p, q, r

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Introduction & Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives Recognize the lowercase letters m, n, o, p, q, and r. Say the primary sound for each letter from m to r. Trace the shape of the lowercase letters m, n, o, p, q, and r. Match a letter (m-r) to a picture that starts with its sound. Identify the first letter in simple words like 'map' or 'run'. Tell the difference between similar letters like 'p' and 'q'. Are you ready to meet six new letter friends? πŸ’Œ Let's go on a letter hunt! Today we will learn the letters m, n, o, p, q, and r. We will learn their shapes and sounds. Knowing letters helps us learn to read words! πŸ“– Real-World Applications Reading a menu at a restaurant πŸ” Finding your name on your cubby 🧸 Picking out a favorite book to read πŸ“š Play...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary

TermDefinitionExample Letter mThis letter has two humps. It makes the 'mmm' sound, like yummy food. πŸ˜‹'m' is for monkey πŸ’ and moon πŸŒ™. Letter nThis letter has one hump. It makes the 'nnn' sound, like an airplane. ✈️'n' is for nest 🐦 and nose πŸ‘ƒ. Letter oThis letter is a round circle. It makes the 'ah' sound, like an octopus. πŸ™'o' is for octopus πŸ™ and orange 🍊. Letter pThis letter has a circle and a long stick down. It makes a popping 'puh' sound. πŸ’₯'p' is for pig 🐷 and popcorn 🍿. Letter qThis letter has a circle, a stick, and a little tail. It makes a 'kwuh' sound. 🀫'q' is for queen πŸ‘‘ and quilt πŸ›Œ. Letter rThis letter has a short stick and a little hook. It makes a 'rrr'...
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Key Rules & Conventions

Humps and Bumps Rule Letters 'm' and 'n' have humps. Count the humps! 'm' has two humps. 'n' has one hump. Circles and Sticks Rule Letters 'o', 'p', and 'q' are made with circles. 'o' is just a circle. 'p' and 'q' have a circle and a stick. First Sound Rule The first sound in a word is important. Listen for the very first sound. 'Pig' starts with the 'puh' sound of 'p'.

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Sample Practice Questions

Challenging
I am a letter. I am made with a line and a circle. My circle is on the right side. I come before 'q'. What letter am I?
A.d
B.b
C.p
D.o
Challenging
If you take the 'p' off of 'pot' and put an 'r' there instead, what new word do you make?
A.rot
B.top
C.not
D.pop
Challenging
Which group of letters is in the correct ABC order?
A.r, q, p
B.m, o, n
C.o, p, q
D.p, n, o

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Recognize and write lowercase letters m, n, o, p, q, r

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