Exploring the Letter X with Bounce Patrol!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:40 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Jackson from Bounce Patrol to learn about the letter X! We'll discover how it looks, the sound it makes, and words that use the letter X.

Video Resource

The Letter X Song - Learn the Alphabet

Bounce Patrol - Kids Songs

Duration: 1:40
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Key Concepts

  • Uppercase and lowercase letter X recognition
  • The /ks/ sound of the letter X
  • Words containing the letter X: box, taxi, saxophone, fox, galaxy, Texas

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the uppercase and lowercase letter X.
  • Students will be able to produce the /ks/ sound of the letter X.
  • Students will be able to recognize words that contain the letter X.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the children if they know any letters. Introduce the idea that today we will be learning about a special letter, 'X'. Show them a picture of a big 'X' and a little 'x'.
  • Video Time! (5 mins)
    Play the Bounce Patrol's 'The Letter X Song' video. Encourage the children to sing along and dance.
  • Letter X Sound Practice (5 mins)
    After the video, practice making the 'X' sound together. Emphasize the /ks/ sound, saying it slowly and clearly. Have children repeat the sound after you.
  • X-Word Exploration (5 mins)
    Show pictures of the words featured in the video: box, taxi, saxophone, fox, galaxy, Texas. Say each word clearly and have the children repeat them. Discuss the pictures and ensure children understand what they represent.
  • X-Tracing Activity (5 mins)
    Provide worksheets with dotted lines of uppercase and lowercase 'X' for the children to trace. Help those who need assistance.
  • Wrap-up and Review (5 mins)
    Quickly review the letter 'X' sound and the words learned. Sing the 'Letter X Song' again if time allows.

Interactive Exercises

  • X Scavenger Hunt
    Hide pictures of objects that have the letter X in their name (box, fox, etc.) around the room. Have the children find the pictures and say the word aloud.
  • X-Body Shape
    Have the children make the shape of the letter X with their bodies (arms crossed).

Discussion Questions

  • Can you show me the big X?
  • Can you show me the little x?
  • What sound does the letter X make?
  • Can you name something that has an X in it?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Vocabulary building
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is this letter? (Show picture of X)

Correct Answer: X

Question 2:

What sound does X make?

Correct Answer: /ks/

Question 3:

Which picture shows a box?

Correct Answer: (Picture of a box)

Question 4:

Is this a big X or a little x? (Show picture of uppercase X)

Correct Answer: Big X

Question 5:

Which of these has an X in the name?

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 6:

Which picture starts with X?

Correct Answer: (Picture of a box)

Question 7:

Which of these is a taxi?

Correct Answer: (Picture of a Taxi)

Question 8:

Which one is little x?

Correct Answer: x

Question 9:

Which of these is from Texas?

Correct Answer: (Picture of a Map of Texas)

Question 10:

Which of these contains stars?

Correct Answer: Galaxy

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

This is the letter ____.

Correct Answer: X

Question 2:

X is for ____.

Correct Answer: box

Question 3:

We make the sound /___/ for X.

Correct Answer: ks

Question 4:

_____ has an X in its name.

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 5:

This can drive you around town: T___xi

Correct Answer: a

Question 6:

Another word for the night sky: Gala___y

Correct Answer: x

Question 7:

A place that starts with T, and has the letter x: Te___as

Correct Answer: x

Question 8:

The letter x can be ____ or small.

Correct Answer: big

Question 9:

A muscial instument with an x in it: Saxo____one

Correct Answer: phone

Question 10:

The X goes after the letter ____ in the aplhabet.

Correct Answer: W

Educational Standards

PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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