Learning "The Letter T."

Toolbox Tt

Learning about the Letter T

September 15, 2008

Objective:  Students will be introduced to the letter T using a variety of strategies.

Activities:

1.      Look at/Touch the upper and lower case letter Tt using the texture and enlarged worksheet that is supplied.

2.      Trace the letter Tt with fingers.  Touch the letter Tt placement on the Braille cell.

3.      Using the worksheet supplied, identify upper case T and lower case t.  Using a brailled worksheet identify the letter a as opposed to a full Braille cell.

4.      Write the letter Tt using markers, crayons, or pencil.  Using a slate and stylus, or brailler, braille the letter Tt..

5.      Chose items that begin with the letter Tt and put them in the toolbox.  

Participation:                                                                  

? Hand over hand ____________________________           ? Spoken word _______________

? Independent _______________________________           ? Sign language ______________

? Hand under hand  __________________________             ? Augmentative device _________

? Full physical assistance ______________________      

? Verbal prompts _____________________________           ? Pictures ________________

? Tactual prompts ________________________                    ? Eye gaze __________________

Student Considerations:

? Lighting ____________________________________________________________________       

?Contrast______________________________________________________________________? Glare ______________________________________________________________________ _        

?Presentation___________________________________________________________________   

?Color________________________________________________________________________    

?Positioning___________________________________________________________________

? Media ______________________________________________________________________       

?Materials_____________________________________________________________________

? Response ____________________________________________________________________        

? Extended time ________________________________________________________________

             

Student response

Portfolio Areas:

II. Language and Literacy

     D. Pre-Reading

          1.  Develop phonological awareness by becoming aware of sounds of the spoken     

            language.

2.      Recognize that symbols have a corresponding meaning

4.  Expand vocabulary and language usage.

6.  Develop writing skills by recognizing that drawings, paintings and writing are               meaningful representations

7.  Use writing utensils for scribbles and drawings