X Marks the Spot! Learning to Write the Letter X

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 2:17 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson for Pre-K students to learn how to write the letter X, both uppercase and lowercase, using the Singing Walrus video.

Video Resource

Write the letter X | Alphabet Writing lesson for children | The Singing Walrus

The Singing Walrus - English Songs For Kids

Duration: 2:17
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Key Concepts

  • Letter recognition (uppercase and lowercase X)
  • Letter formation (writing X)
  • Phonetic association (X as in fox)

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter X.
  • Students will be able to correctly form the uppercase and lowercase letter X.
  • Students will be able to associate the letter X with a word (fox).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know the letter 'X'. Show them pictures of uppercase and lowercase 'X'. Ask if they know any words that start or end with the letter X. (Fox). Prepare them for the video by explaining they will learn to write the letter X.
  • Video Viewing (3 mins)
    Play the 'Write the letter X' video by The Singing Walrus. Encourage students to watch carefully and listen to the instructions.
  • Practice Writing (10 mins)
    Distribute the free practice sheets from the Singing Walrus website (or draw X's on paper for them to trace). Guide students through writing the uppercase 'X' and then the lowercase 'x', following the steps demonstrated in the video. Circulate to provide individual assistance and encouragement.
  • Review and Reinforcement (5 mins)
    Review the steps for writing the letter 'X' as a class. Have students show their completed practice sheets. Ask them to say the word 'fox' and identify the sound the letter 'X' makes in the word.

Interactive Exercises

  • Air Writing
    Have students practice writing the letter 'X' in the air with their fingers, following your lead. Do this for both uppercase and lowercase.
  • Sand Tray Writing
    If available, use a sand tray for students to practice writing the letter 'X'. This provides tactile reinforcement.

Discussion Questions

  • What does the letter X look like?
  • Can you think of other words that have the letter X in them?
  • Was it easy or hard to write the letter X? Why?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Fine motor skills
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Following Instructions

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter did we learn to write today?

Correct Answer: X

Question 2:

Which one is the big letter X?

Correct Answer: X

Question 3:

Which animal's name ends with the letter X?

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 4:

To make the letter X, do you draw one line or two lines?

Correct Answer: Two lines

Question 5:

Is 'x' the big X or the small X?

Correct Answer: Small X

Question 6:

What color is the Walrus in the video?

Correct Answer: Blue

Question 7:

Which way does the first line of the big X go?

Correct Answer: Down to the right

Question 8:

What is the first step when writing the big X?

Correct Answer: Start at the top

Question 9:

Can you write the letter X with your feet?

Correct Answer: No

Question 10:

What comes after the letter X in the alphabet?

Correct Answer: Y

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We write the big 'X' and the small '_'.

Correct Answer: x

Question 2:

The animal that ends with the letter X is a ____.

Correct Answer: fox

Question 3:

To write the letter X, we draw a line down to the _____.

Correct Answer: right

Question 4:

After the first line, we draw a line down to the ____.

Correct Answer: left

Question 5:

X is for ____.

Correct Answer: fox

Question 6:

A big X is called ________.

Correct Answer: uppercase

Question 7:

To start, we need a practice _______ and a pencil.

Correct Answer: sheet

Question 8:

We can download the free practice sheet from the ________.

Correct Answer: website

Question 9:

The small x is called _________.

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 10:

We write the letters to learn the ______________.

Correct Answer: alphabet

Educational Standards

PK.2.PC.6:Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.L.2:Students will follow simple one-step oral directions. PK.2.W:Students will begin to express themselves through drawing and emergent writing.

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