Understanding the Cat-Kite Rule

Laura Beck Garriga, an instructor with IMS C, introduces the tektite rule using a story about a cat and a kite. She explains when to use 'C' or 'K' based on the following letter in a word. Students practice applying this rule with examples. For older students, additional rules involving consonants and 'Y' are introduced. The video concludes with suggestions for further practice.

What is the main purpose of the Cat-Kite Rule?

• To teach students how to draw cats and kites.

• To help students decide when to use 'C' or 'K' in spelling.

• To explain the history of cats and kites.

• To introduce new vocabulary words.

According to the rule, which letter should be used if the next letter is 'O'?

• Z

• K

• C

• X

If the next letter is 'I', which letter should be used according to the Cat-Kite Rule?

• H

• K

• C

• G

What is the correct spelling for the word 'kid' based on the Cat-Kite Rule?

• Cid

• Kid

• Ked

• Ced

Which letter should be used for the word 'cup'?

• Q

• P

• C

• K

For the word 'cotton', which letter is appropriate according to the rule?

• K

• N

• C

• T

What is the correct spelling for the word 'keeper'?

• Ceeper

• Kepper

• Ceaper

• Keeper

For older students, which letter is used if the next letter is a consonant?

• K

• Z

• Y

• C

If the next letter is 'Y', which letter should be used according to the advanced rule?

• C

• K

• L

• M

What is a suggested follow-up activity after learning the Cat-Kite Rule?

• Singing a song about the rule.

• Drawing pictures of cats and kites.

• Writing a story about cats and kites.

• Playing a word sword game or doing dictation.