poorna classroom demonstration English

Key Concepts:

• Letter recognition (Mama C and baby c)
• Phonics (sound of the letter C)
• Handwriting practice (letter formation)
• Vocabulary (cat, cup)
• Color association (red for Mama C, green for baby c)

1. Story Time: The Animal That Lost Its Name

• Auntie tells a story about an animal that lost its name.
• The animal hears sounds: "C," "A," and "T."
• The animal tries combining the sounds: "TOA," "ACT," "AT."
• Finally, the animal realizes the sounds form the word "CAT" and reclaims its name.
• This story serves as an engaging introduction to the letter C and the word "cat."

2. Worksheet Activity: Identifying Mama and Baby C

• The children are given a worksheet with multiple instances of the letter C in both uppercase (Mama C) and lowercase (baby c) forms.
• Step 1: Use a red crayon to circle all the Mama letter C's.
• Step 2: Use a green crayon to circle all the baby letter C's.
• This activity reinforces letter recognition and differentiates between uppercase and lowercase letters.
• Color association: Red is used for Mama C, and green is used for baby c.

3. Handwriting Practice: Writing Mama Letter C

• The children are guided on how to write the Mama letter C.
• Step 1: Use the pointer finger to trace the letter C in the air.
• Step 2: Start from the top and make a big curve, not a complete circle.
• The instructor emphasizes that small letters use four lines: a pink line, two blue lines, and another pink line.
• Step 3: Start from the pink line, curve down, and touch the second blue line.
• This section focuses on proper letter formation and handwriting skills.

4. Letter Recognition and Phonics: Connecting C to "Cat"

• The instructor asks the children to identify the letter C (both Mama and baby).
• The sound of the letter C is emphasized: "C...C...C..."
• The instructor points to a picture of a cat and connects the letter C to the word "cat."
• The children are instructed to write the letter C, starting from a green dot and touching the second blue line.
• The instructor provides positive feedback to the children (Zoha and Sribala) on their handwriting.

5. Key Statements

• "C...A...T! What is this? CAT! Wow, I got my name today!" - The animal in the story, upon discovering its name.
• "Small letters, all the English letters, how many lines do we use for that? Four lines." - The instructor, explaining the line usage for writing letters.
• "C...C...Cat!" - The instructor, connecting the sound of C to the word "cat."

6. Technical Terms and Concepts

• Mama letter C: Uppercase letter C.
• Baby letter C: Lowercase letter c.
• Phonics: The relationship between letters and sounds.
• Pointer finger: The index finger, used for tracing and writing.

7. Logical Connections

• The story of the animal that lost its name serves as an engaging introduction to the letter C.
• The worksheet activity reinforces letter recognition, which is a prerequisite for handwriting practice.
• The handwriting practice focuses on proper letter formation, which is essential for writing the word "cat."
• The connection between the letter C and the word "cat" reinforces phonics and vocabulary.

8. Synthesis/Conclusion

The lesson effectively introduces the letter C through a combination of storytelling, visual aids, and hands-on activities. The children learn to recognize the letter C in both uppercase and lowercase forms, associate it with its corresponding sound, and practice writing it correctly. The use of color association and positive reinforcement further enhances the learning experience. The lesson successfully connects the letter C to the word "cat," reinforcing phonics and vocabulary skills.