Vowels vs consonants
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: K
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Vowels, consonants, letters, letter sounds
Lesson Description: This lesson covers a basic introduction for students regarding the different types of letters and how we categorize them.

  • ELA.K.C.2.1 Present information orally using complete sentences.
  • ELA.K.C.4.1 Recall information to answer a question about a single topic.
  • ELA.K.F.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of print.
  • ELA.K.F.1.1 a. Locate a printed word on a page.
  • ELA.K.F.1.1 f. Identify all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet. 
  • ELA.K.F.1.2 Demonstrate phonological awareness.
  • ELA.K.V.1.1 Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing.
  • ELA.K.V.1.2 Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content.
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Video : Interactive vowel introduction video
Instructions: Play the following video for the class.
Description: Use this video to wake up and engage your kiddos with the concept of vowels!
Reading : The alphabet review
Instructions: Read and review the alphabet with your students to re-familiarize them with the letters and their sounds.

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z

Description: The uppercase alphabet
Quiz : Vowels and consonants
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question, collaboration and discussion among the class is encouraged.
Question #1

How many vowels are in the alphabet?

Question #2
What are the 5 vowels in the alphabet?
Question #3

Which of the following is NOT a vowel

Question #4
Do consonants make two different sounds?
Question #5

How many sounds do vowels make?

Question #6

Are most letters in the alphebet consonants or vowels?

Description: Go through this quiz with your students TWICE throughout this lesson- once in the beginning and once at the end.
Resources : Additional vowel/consonant teaching ideas
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Interactive online game
This online game incorporates short word examples and allows kids to practice identifying consonants and vowels.
Concentrated practice
This link goes more in depth on each word sound that can be used to practice any and all letters
More video learning
This video can be used to provide students with a focus onto the vowels and their different sounds, as well as how these differ from consonants.
Description: If you enjoyed this short introduction about the vowels and consonants of the alphabet, visit additional links below to learn other ways to interactively teach this concept!