Understanding the X Sound

The video tutorial explains how to produce the X sound, using examples like 'wax' and 'fox'. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to make the sound by positioning the tongue and releasing air. The tutorial includes interactive practice with words such as 'box', 'taxi', and 'mix', encouraging viewers to identify the X sound in various words.

Which of the following words contains the X sound as in 'wax'?

• Cat

• Wax

• Dog

• Bird

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

CCSS.RF.K.3D

In the word 'Fox', what sound does the letter X make?

• F

• O

• S

• X

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3D

What is the first step in making the X sound?

• Open your mouth wide

• Close your mouth and hold your tongue at the back

• Whisper softly

• Hum a tune

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

How do you create the hissing sound for the X sound?

• Sing loudly

• Push air through your nose

• Push air through your mouth

• Hold your breath

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3A

Which word contains the X sound?

• House

• Tree

• Car

• Box

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

Identify the word with the X sound.

• Mix

• Jump

• Run

• Fly

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.K.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B