Teaching ck wordsOnce children can blend securely, they can be introduced to more sounds which are made when two letters are put together. 'ck' is easy as both letters make the sme sound, but we only say the sound once. 'CK' could be taught as a CVCC word, but I prefer to teach it separately as it is quite difficult for a child to grasp. This is because many words end in a 'k' sound, and one has to learn the rule as to when to use 'ck' and when to have a 'k' on its own. The rule is simple: always use 'ck' after a short vowel. So, only when you hear the sounds: ack, eck, ick, ock or uck. Phonic sounds are taught more completely and successfully using flashcards which are reviewed daily. Have the child repeat these sounds every time they see the 'ck' flashcard.
See our sample lesson here: Children often take a while to learn to spell words with 'ck', needing much support to begin with. Reading is much easier. Tip: Do expect your pupils try to use 'ck' at the end of any word ending with a 'k' sound, for example, look, week, etc.... Solution: Gently correct and explain that we only use 'ck' when we hear the sounds: ack, eck, ick, ock and uck. They soon understand. For more help, words to use, a dictation and reading books, please see our FREE phonic programme for all ages and abilities (including special needs): Reading Made Simple. Phonic ck games are of much help. We have two games to help you teach the phonic sound 'ck'. Click picture below to download for FREE. All of our phonic resources can also be used with any of the phonics programmes currently being used in schools, including Letters and Sounds, Read, Write, Inc., and Jolly Phonics. Have you seen our set of 22 graded phonic reading books? These books follow on from our CVC reading books, and Consonant Blends reading books, forming a totally FREE reading scheme, for all abilities, including special needs.
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WelcomeHello, I'm Lilibette, qualified teacher (B.Ed Hons). I have taught phonics in mainstream education, followed by have home-educated my two sons to 18, and am now a private tutor. Categories
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