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The Letter X Song Instructional VideoThe Letter X 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
2:17
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
10 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Video
Projection
Internet Access
Year
2014
Instructional Video

The Letter X Song

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Get to know a variety of words that begin with the letter X with a music video set to a strong beat and rhythmic lyrics; otherwise known as hip-hop music. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the alphabet, the letter x, children's songs

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Send the link home so youngsters can sing along with their family members
  • Invite learners to bring in items that begin with the letter X
  • Keep and display a running record of X-letter words from the song for instruction 

Classroom Considerations

  • Choose closed captioning to have the option to view the lyrics as they are sung
  • This is the 24th of 26 in a series of videos designed to add a captivating musical element to your alphabet instruction
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Words that begin with the letter X are highlighted in two different colors to distinguish the first letter from the the rest of the word 
  • Bright colors, child-friendly images, and a cool beat enhance engagement 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

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

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