Exploring the Letter X: Sounds and Words!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:55 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun lesson introducing the letter X, its sounds, and words that use it. We'll sing, listen, and play games to learn all about X!

Video Resource

Alphabet Fun - Letter "x" Sounds Off

EZTales

Duration: 1:55
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Key Concepts

  • The letter X has different sounds.
  • X can be at the beginning, middle, or end of words.
  • Some words start with X, like xylophone.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify the letter X (both uppercase and lowercase).
  • Students will be able to produce at least one sound the letter X makes.
  • Students will be able to identify words that contain the letter X (e.g., box, xylophone).

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the letter of the day: X. Show them a large uppercase 'X' and a lowercase 'x'. Ask if anyone knows what sound it makes.
  • Watch the 'Alphabet Fun - Letter 'x' Sounds Off' Video (5 mins)
    Play the video from EZTales. Encourage students to listen carefully to the different sounds the letter X makes and the words it's used in.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students about what they learned. What sounds does the letter X make? What words did they hear with the letter X? Discuss the X-ray example and other 'X' words.
  • Interactive Activity: X Sound Sort (10 mins)
    Prepare picture cards of items with 'x' in them (e.g., fox, box, six, xylophone) and items without 'x'. Have students sort the cards into two groups: 'Words with X' and 'Words without X'. Focus on the sounds and letter identification.
  • Craft Time: X is for Xylophone (10 mins)
    Provide students with craft materials (paper, crayons, markers, glue, popsicle sticks). Have them create a simple xylophone picture. They can draw the keys and label it 'Xylophone' or 'X is for Xylophone'. Help them write the letter X.
  • Wrap Up and Review (5 mins)
    Review the letter X, its sounds, and the words they learned. Sing a simple alphabet song, emphasizing the letter X. End with a positive affirmation about learning the letter X.

Interactive Exercises

  • X Sound Sort
    Students sort picture cards into 'Words with X' and 'Words without X' groups.
  • X is for Xylophone Craft
    Students create a picture of a xylophone and label it, practicing writing the letter X.

Discussion Questions

  • What sound does the letter X make?
  • Can you think of any words that start or end with the letter X?
  • What did you learn about the letter X from the video?

Skills Developed

  • Letter recognition
  • Phonological awareness (sound identification)
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills (craft activity)
  • Listening skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What letter are we learning about today?

Correct Answer: X

Question 2:

What is something that starts with the letter X?

Correct Answer: Xylophone

Question 3:

The letter 'X' can be found at the end of which word?

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 4:

Which of these is a big 'X'?

Correct Answer: X

Question 5:

What do we call a small 'x'?

Correct Answer: lowercase

Question 6:

When we look at an X-ray what part of the body do we see?

Correct Answer: Bones

Question 7:

What sound does the letter X sometimes make, like in the word 'box'?

Correct Answer: /ks/

Question 8:

The letter X sometimes sounds like the letter

Correct Answer: /z/

Question 9:

Mexico is a city with the letter

Correct Answer: X

Question 10:

What shape does the letter X resemble?

Correct Answer: Two lines crossing each other

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

X is for _________.

Correct Answer: Xylophone

Question 2:

A ________ has the letter X at the end.

Correct Answer: Fox

Question 3:

The letter X can be big or _________.

Correct Answer: small

Question 4:

We can see our bones with an __-ray.

Correct Answer: X

Question 5:

The letter X is a ________.

Correct Answer: letter

Question 6:

Sometimes the letter X sounds like a _____ at the end of a word.

Correct Answer: k

Question 7:

_____ylophone is a musical instrument.

Correct Answer: X

Question 8:

The letter X is special like ________.

Correct Answer: you

Question 9:

Texas is a place with the letter ______.

Correct Answer: X

Question 10:

Mexico is a _______.

Correct Answer: city

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.3.R.3:Students will identify characters in a story with prompting. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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