Let's Write the Letter G!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:44 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn how to write the uppercase and lowercase letter G in this fun and engaging lesson, just like in the 123ABCtv video! We'll practice together and learn that G is for Goldfish!

Video Resource

Write the Letter G - ABC Writing for Kids - Alphabet Handwriting by 123ABCtv

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Duration: 1:44
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase Letter G
  • Lowercase Letter G
  • Handwriting
  • Letter recognition

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to write the uppercase letter G.
  • Students will be able to write the lowercase letter G.
  • Students will be able to identify the letter G.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by greeting the students and introducing the letter of the day: G! Ask if anyone knows any words that start with G (e.g., game, green, girl). Tell them they will be learning to write both big (uppercase) and small (lowercase) G.
  • Uppercase G (10 mins)
    Play the video from 0:15-0:54, focusing on the uppercase G. Pause the video after each step. Have students practice writing the uppercase G in the air with their fingers, then on paper or a whiteboard. Emphasize starting at the top and making the curved line, then adding the straight line in the middle.
  • Lowercase G (10 mins)
    Play the video from 0:54-1:32, focusing on the lowercase G. Pause the video after each step. Have students practice writing the lowercase G in the air with their fingers, then on paper or a whiteboard. Emphasize starting in the middle with a small curve, then going straight down and curving at the bottom.
  • Practice and Review (10 mins)
    Have students practice writing both uppercase and lowercase G on a worksheet or in a notebook. Circulate and provide individual assistance as needed. Encourage them to say the steps as they write.
  • Wrap up (5 mins)
    Have students name words that start with G. Ask them how they felt about writing the letter G. Remind them that they will continue working on forming the letters.

Interactive Exercises

  • Letter G Scavenger Hunt
    Hide pictures of uppercase and lowercase G's around the room. Have the students find them and bring them back to you. As they bring them back, have them say 'G is for [Goldfish or other G word]!'
  • Sensory Writing
    Provide students with a tray of sand or shaving cream. Have them practice writing uppercase and lowercase G in the sensory material.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter G make?
  • Can you think of any other words that start with the letter G besides Goldfish?

Skills Developed

  • Letter Recognition
  • Fine Motor Skills
  • Handwriting
  • Following Directions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which letter are we learning to write today?

Correct Answer: G

Question 2:

Is 'Goldfish' a word that starts with the letter G?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 3:

Is this a big G or a little G: G?

Correct Answer: Big G

Question 4:

Is this a big G or a little G: g?

Correct Answer: Little G

Question 5:

Which line comes first when drawing a big G?

Correct Answer: Curved line all the way around

Question 6:

Which line comes first when drawing a little G?

Correct Answer: Curved line

Question 7:

What does a little G look like?

Correct Answer: g

Question 8:

What does a big G look like?

Correct Answer: G

Question 9:

What did we use to help us learn to write the letter G?

Correct Answer: A Video

Question 10:

After G, what letter is next?

Correct Answer: H

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

G is for ___________.

Correct Answer: Goldfish

Question 2:

We learned to write the big and ______ G.

Correct Answer: little

Question 3:

First, we draw a curved line for the big ____.

Correct Answer: G

Question 4:

The little G has a curved line and a straight line that ____ down.

Correct Answer: goes

Question 5:

We use our ________ to write the letter G.

Correct Answer: hands

Question 6:

The big G is called _______________ G.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 7:

The little G is called _____________ G.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 8:

After we trace, we try to __________ the letter G.

Correct Answer: write

Question 9:

The little G curves at the ________.

Correct Answer: bottom

Question 10:

We start the big G at the ________.

Correct Answer: top

Educational Standards

PK.2.PC.6:Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions.

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