c/k/ck

Phonics Spelling

Choosing the right letter

c/ k/

Some words take

c while others take k

How do I choose? What is the rule?

It is the vowel that comes before or after the /k/ sound that helps us determine if we need

<c or k>.

​<c> <k>

rule

Using the letter c (hard sound)

​Initial sound

C comes before

a o u

l r

Using the letter k

​Initial sound

K comes before

i e

Spelling with C vs K

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