📘 The Letter X · Lesson · Grade 1

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X often makes the sound /ks/. Most of the time it comes in the middle or at the end of a word: fox, six, taxi, exit.

Look and say. Read each word. Listen for the highlighted letters.

fox
six
box
taxi
exit
wax

Try it.

Trace the x words.

fox
six
box
taxi
exit
mixer
Next: Practise it on the The Letter X practice sheet.
Free to print & share · pagineapp.com/printables/phonicsGrade 1 · Phonics & word skills

This Grade 1 lesson sheet teaches the letter x in three steps: a clear rule (“Learn it”), picture words to say together (“Look and say”) and a short guided activity (“Try it”). Level: Grade 1. Skill: phonics and word study.

Practice worksheet for this topic → · The Letter X for Kindergarten → · All phonics lessons and worksheets →

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How do I teach the letter x?

Start with the lesson sheet: read the "Learn it" box aloud, say each picture word together and do the "Try it" activity. Then use the practice worksheet on another day. X often makes the sound /ks/. Most of the time it comes in the middle or at the end of a word: fox, six, taxi, exit.

Is there an answer key?

Yes. Every sheet with right-or-wrong answers has a small answer key at the bottom. Fold it under or cut it off before handing the sheet to your child.

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