Lesson 24: Meet the Letter Xx
Focus: Letter X
Objective
What we'll learn
Recognize the letter X, hear its sound, and name words that start with X.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
Little readers, today we meet the letter Xx. Point to it. Say its name. Then say its sound: "x... x... box!"
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Look at each word. Trace the letter Xx with your finger and say the sound.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the box.
- We can see the fox.
- You can see the ox.
- They can see the six.
Story time
Zoe and the Box
Zoe went to the yard. Zoe saw a box and a fox.
"Look!" said Zoe. "The ox is by the six."
Max came to help. Together they played with the wax and the mix.
At the end of the day, Zoe and Max smiled. What a wonderful Letter X adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Zoe go?
2. What did Zoe see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 battery
Meaning: a small box that stores electric energy
Example: The battery powers the flashlight.
Review
Vocabulary review
- six — A six is something we can talk about or see.
- six — A six is something we can talk about or see.
- six — A six is something we can talk about or see.
- six — A six is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Choose the word that fits the Letter X pattern.
Which word belongs with Letter X?
Which word belongs with Letter X?
Which word belongs with Letter X?
Stretch