Practise identifying when to begin words with the letter K or the letter C with this printable two-page worksheet.
K Takes the Vowels I and E, C Takes the Other Three!
Have you ever used this spelling rule in your classroom to help your students remember when to begin words with the letter K, and when to use the letter C?
In English, different letters can be used to represent the same sound. The /k/ sound can be represented by the letters K and C. It takes a lot of exposure and repeated practice for our youngest students to know when to use which letter.
This worksheet has been designed to help your students identify when to use the letter C to make a /k/ sound, and when to use the letter K. It contains 11 examples of words with the initial letter missing. A visual representation of the word is also provided. Students are required to identify whether the initial letter should be C or K, then circle the correct letter. An answer sheet is also provided.
Scaffolding + Extension Tips
In addition to individual student work time, use this worksheet as a:
- Guided group activity
- Lesson exit ticket
- Homework assignment
- Whole-class review (via smartboard)
Challenge students who already understand the concept to compile lists of words that begin with the letters C and K.
Support students who need help understanding the concepts by providing visual reminders, such as a classroom poster or anchor chart.
A Variety of Ways to Prepare This Resource
Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete.
You can also turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity! Print a few copies on thick card and slip them into dry-erase sleeves. Students can record their answers with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse.
Additionally, project the worksheet onto a screen and work through it as a class by having students record their answers in their notebooks.
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This resource was created by Kendall Britnell, a Teach Starter collaborator.
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