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Letter recognition of Names: Literacy, Music Lesson PlanLetter recognition of Names: Literacy, Music Lesson Plan
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Letter recognition of Names: Literacy, Music

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Students use a song (sung to "Old Time Rock and Roll" ) to help them learn the letters of their name.

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letter-sound correspondence, phonemes, phonemic awareness, phonics

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letter sounds, english language arts
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Grade
K
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
30 mins
Instructional Strategy
Simulation
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