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In today’s lesson with Dr. Ollo, we explored the letter X, learning about its uppercase and lowercase forms and its significance in the alphabet. We discovered that “X-ray” is a fascinating word that starts with X, highlighting its role in helping doctors see inside our bodies. This lesson encourages further exploration of the alphabet and the exciting words it contains.
  1. What is the big letter X called?
  2. Can you think of another word that starts with the letter X?
  3. What does an X-ray help doctors do?

Learning About the Letter X with Dr. Ollo

Hi there! Today, we’re going to learn about the letter X with our friend, Dr. Ollo. Let’s dive into the world of letters and discover something cool!

Meet the Letter X

The letter X is a special letter in the alphabet. It has two forms: the big letter X, which we call uppercase, and the small letter x, known as lowercase. Both are important and used in different words.

X is for X-ray

One interesting word that starts with the letter X is “X-ray.” An X-ray is a type of picture that helps doctors see inside our bodies. Isn’t that amazing? When you hear the sound of a machine humming, it might be an X-ray machine at work!

Now you know a little more about the letter X and how it’s used in words like X-ray. Keep exploring the alphabet, and you’ll discover even more exciting things!

  • Can you think of any other words that have the letter X in them? How do you think those words are used in our everyday life?
  • Have you ever seen an X-ray picture or been to a doctor who used an X-ray machine? What do you think it would be like to see inside your body?
  • Why do you think it’s important for doctors to use X-rays? How do you think it helps them take care of people?
  • Find the X’s Around You: Go on a letter X scavenger hunt in your home or classroom. Look for objects or words that have the letter X in them. Can you find a box, an exit sign, or a book with the word “fox”? Make a list or draw pictures of the things you find. Share your discoveries with a friend or family member!

  • Create an X-ray Art: Use a piece of black construction paper and white chalk or crayon to draw your own “X-ray” picture. Think about what the inside of your hand might look like. Draw the bones you imagine, just like an X-ray would show. You can also try this with other parts of your body, like your foot or arm. Display your artwork and explain your X-ray drawing to someone else.

  • Think About X-ray Uses: Ask yourself, “Why do doctors use X-rays?” Talk with a parent or teacher about how X-rays help people. Can you think of other ways X-rays might be useful? Write down or draw your ideas. This will help you understand how important the letter X is in the word X-ray and in helping people stay healthy.

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