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Welcome to Letter Land! – Today’s alphabet adventure – Who knows the ABC song? – Learn about uppercase letters – Uppercase letters start sentences and are used for names – Uppercase letters are big and tall – Like ‘A’ in ‘Apple’ or ‘T’ in ‘Tom’ | This slide is designed to introduce first graders to uppercase letters in a fun and engaging way. Start the class with an interactive activity by asking the students to sing the ABC song together. This will help them get excited and set the stage for learning about uppercase letters. Explain that uppercase letters are the ‘big’ versions of letters they already know, and they have special uses, like starting sentences and names. Use visual aids like flashcards or a poster with the alphabet in both uppercase and lowercase to help them see the difference. Encourage the children to identify uppercase letters in their names and in classroom signage to make the learning experience tangible.

Exploring Uppercase Letters – Uppercase letters: big letter forms – Also known as capital letters – Start sentences with uppercase – Every sentence begins with a big letter – Use them for names and places – Capitals for people’s names like ‘Anna’ and places like ‘Texas’ | This slide introduces the concept of uppercase letters to first graders, explaining that they are the larger versions of letters, commonly referred to as capital letters. Emphasize the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns, which include names of people, places, and specific things. Provide examples on the board and in their reading materials. Encourage students to practice writing uppercase letters and to identify them in their favorite books or classroom signage. This foundational skill in writing and reading is crucial for their language arts development.

Meet the Uppercase Letters – Explore all uppercase letters – Learn names and sounds – Each letter has a unique name and sound, like ‘A’ says ‘ah’ or ‘ay’ – Compare with lowercase letters – Notice how ‘A’ is different from ‘a’, in shape and sometimes in sound – Recognize each unique shape – Look at the lines and curves that make uppercase letters stand out | This slide is aimed at introducing first graders to the concept of uppercase letters. Start by showing them the full alphabet in uppercase and go through each letter, pronouncing its name and the sound it makes. Engage the students by having them repeat after you. Then, show them the corresponding lowercase letter and discuss the visual differences. Emphasize the unique features of each uppercase letter, such as ‘B’ having two big bellies and ‘T’ standing tall. Encourage the students to trace the letters with their fingers to get a feel for their shapes. This activity will help them to recognize and differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters in future reading and writing activities.

Uppercase Letter Hunt – I’ll show a page full of letters – Find the hiding uppercase letters – Look for big, tall letters among the small ones – Circle them with your magic finger – Pretend your finger is a detective finding clues – Let’s see who can find them all! | This slide introduces a fun and interactive activity to help first graders identify uppercase letters. Display a page with a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters to the class. Encourage the students to use their ‘magic finger’ as a tool to circle the uppercase letters they find. This activity helps to differentiate between uppercase and lowercase letters in a playful manner. As a teacher, walk around the classroom to assist and ensure that students are correctly identifying the uppercase letters. Praise their efforts and consider rewarding those who find all the uppercase letters to motivate the class.

Letter Matching Game: Uppercase Meets Lowercase – Match uppercase to lowercase – Find the lowercase buddy for each uppercase letter – Drag big letters to small ones – Use your mouse to connect each pair – Detectives finding pairs – Like a detective, look for clues in the shapes – Have fun with letter friends | This interactive game helps students recognize the relationship between uppercase and lowercase letters. Set up a digital or physical board with uppercase letters on one side and lowercase on the other. Students will drag the uppercase letter to its corresponding lowercase partner. Encourage them to look at the shapes and similarities between the letters to find matches. This activity not only reinforces letter identification but also improves fine motor skills. For variation, consider timing the activity for a fun challenge, or have students work in pairs to promote teamwork. Remember to praise their effort and detective skills in finding the matching pairs!

Practice Writing Uppercase Letters – Be an artist with letters – Practice writing uppercase together – We’ll write letters like A, B, C on the board – Start at the top – Always begin at the top of the letter – Follow the lines down – Trace the lines all the way to the bottom | This slide is designed to engage first graders in the practice of writing uppercase letters. Emphasize the artistic aspect of letter formation to make the activity fun and creative. Demonstrate each letter on the board, starting with simple letters and progressing to more complex ones. Encourage students to start at the top of each letter and follow the lines carefully down to the bottom, reinforcing proper handwriting technique. Provide them with worksheets that have dotted lines to trace over to practice. Offer praise for effort and remind them that practice makes perfect. Prepare to assist students who may struggle and ensure that each child gets individual attention.

Class Activity: Uppercase Letter Craft – Create uppercase letters with crafts – Pick a favorite letter to design – Make your letter big and colorful – We’ll display our art on the wall | This activity is designed to help first graders recognize and appreciate the shapes of uppercase letters through a fun and creative craft project. Provide a variety of craft materials such as construction paper, glue, glitter, beads, and yarn. Encourage students to choose their favorite letter and think about how they can make it stand out using the materials provided. Assist them in creating a large, colorful representation of their chosen letter. Once completed, arrange to have all the letters displayed on the classroom wall, creating a vibrant alphabet gallery. This will not only decorate the classroom but also reinforce letter recognition. Possible variations of the activity could include making a collage with objects that start with their chosen letter or using different textures to fill in the letter shape.

Review and Goodbye – Excellent work with uppercase letters! – Uppercase letters: sentences & names – They are also called capital letters. – Sing the ABC song together – This helps us remember all the letters. – Wave goodbye and feel proud! | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on uppercase letters. Congratulate the students on their hard work during the lesson. Remind them of the importance of uppercase letters, particularly at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns like names. Singing the ABC song once more will reinforce the alphabet and the concept of uppercase letters. Finally, end the class on a positive note, encouraging the students to feel proud of what they’ve learned and accomplished.