Lesson 10

Materials: Chalk, erasers, pencils, etc., for each student. Flash cards with each student's name on it.

Special Instructions:

1. This lesson should be taught in sessions of 15-20 minutes each. Generally adults do not need to go through a stage of tracing letters as do young children. If, however, some have difficulty with the procedure described here, reproduce a few sheets with the letters outlined in dots and have the students trace around the dots.
2. It may be necessary to show some adults how to hold a pencil. Also, the teacher should encourage students to write the letters so that they are uniform in size, slant and spacing.

Procedure:

1. Have each student find a space at the chalkboard. (If there is not enough space, some students can work at their seats. Students should alternate so that eventually all get to work at the board).
2. Demonstrate the writing of the letter "A" with two vertical strokes and one horizontal. Have the students draw the letter several times while the teacher checks their work.
3. Repeat Step 2 with the upper case "B".
4. Dictate the letters "A" and "B" and have the students write them as you dictate.
5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 with each new letter, each time reviewing previously taught letters.
6. Have students repeat Steps 2-5 using lined paper and pencils.
7. After you have completed the upper case letters, repeat the same procedures with the lower case letter.
8. Distribute flash cards with the students' names on them and have each copy his name on the board and/or on paper.