Teaching k/ck spelling rule can be fun

When teaching k/ck spelling rule use these activities to make it fun and easy!

The spelling rule for the final /k/ sound is as follows:

When the /k/ sound is at the end of a word it can be spelled with either the letter “k”  or the letters “ck”. When the final /k/ sound is preceded by a vowel team or a diphthong (e.g. ou) it is spelled with a “k”.
For example, the words “break”, “beak”, “seek” and “soak” all have a long vowel sound before the final /k/ sound and therefore is /k/ is spelled “k”.
When the final /k/ sound is preceded by a short vowel, the sound is spelled with “ck”.
Here are a few examples: “chick”, “crack”, “slick”.  Notice that the vowel before the final /k/ sound makes its short sound.

Sorting Activities k/ck

Sorting activities are ideal for teaching targeted phonics skills. We created two activities for teaching the -k/-ck spelling of the final /k/ sounds. When you download the Build A Cone activity you will receive 66 ice cream scoops with words ending in either “k” or “ck”. Simply print, laminate your activity, and cut the cones and scoops along the dotted line. Students write either the “k” or “ck” at the end of the word with a dry erase marker. Next, they place the scoop on the correct cone. Once all the scoops are in place, flip them over. The correct answer is on the back of each scoop. Simply erase the answers and your activity is ready for the next time! The self-checking feature makes this activity perfect for independent centers.

The Build a Cone for the -k and -ck Spelling Rule can be found in my online Teachers Pay Teachers store or through the Make, Take & Teach website.

Popcorn Sort for Teaching k/ck spelling rule

The Popcorn Sort activity also contains 66 words with the -k/-ck spelling pattern as well as the self-checking feature. The self-checking feature makes this activity ideal for independent literacy centers.

The Popcorn Sort -k/-ck Spelling can be found in my online Teachers Pay Teachers store.

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