The Letter U

  • Objectives
    • Recognize U/u; say /ʌ/ or /ju/ as appropriate in target words.
    • Trace words containing U; identify U-objects.
  • Activities
    • Warm-up (5): “Under the umbrella” movement rhyme with umbrella prop.
    • Letter formation (10): Large letter practice (pgs 19–21).
    • Vocabulary & phonics (10): Word list (pg 24: up, us, under, ugly, umbrella, unicorn) — sorting pictures that start with U (pg 23).
    • Colour & dot-to-dot (10): Umbrella connect-the-dots (pg 22).
    • Story prompt (5–10): pg 25 reflection writing/drawing.
  • Materials
    • Workbook pgs 19–25, umbrella prop, crayons, pencils.
  • Assessment
    • Note sound identification, ability to trace U words, and correct colouring of U items.