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The Letter O Song Instructional VideoThe Letter O Song Instructional Video
Publisher
Age of Learning
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Grade
Pre-K - 1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
2:55
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For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Skills Practice
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Video
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Year
2014
Instructional Video

The Letter O Song

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O'er the seven oceans, it's a pirate's life for me! Join these sailors in singing a shanty song that showcases the letter O. Rock and sway to the beat and have youngsters sing "Odelay all day" as they hear it in the video.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the letter o, the alphabet

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Provide eye patches for viewers to wear as they sing the song
  • Listen to other shanty-style songs
  • Sing the alphabet A through O to reinforce order of the letters

Classroom Considerations

  • Best to show to beginning readers
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • The video's energetic lyrics and fun graphics are engaging
  • Shows letter O words throughout the video

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RF.K.1.a RF.K.1.d

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