ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English CAT/KITE RULE – C OR K? ????♀️ SPELLING for Kids???? Superlexia ⭐ Episode 13
Welcome to Smile and Learn! I am Super Lexia, the guardian of spelling and grammar. Will you help me defeat spelling and grammar mistakes by following the rules?
Today, we’re going to talk about the sound “C” at the beginning of a word. Can you think of a letter that says “C”? The letters “C” and “K” can both say “C,” like in the words “car,” “cute,” “king,” and “Ken.” So how do we know which to use?
Let’s start with the beginning of words. If we hear “C” first, we follow the “cat-kite” rule to know whether to write “C” or “K.” It’s fun and easy!
This rule says that “C” goes with “A,” “O,” “U,” and most consonants at the beginning of a word, like in the words “cap,” “corn,” “cup,” “clock,” and “creek.”
To remember this, let’s draw a cat! First, draw a “C,” then write two “A’s” for the eyes, an “O” for the nose, and a “U” for the mouth. Now, can you finish drawing your cat’s ears and whiskers? Can you add something to your cat to remind you about the consonants?
Now, let’s look at the “K.” The “cat-kite” rule says that at the beginning of a word, “K” goes with “E” and “I,” like in the words “key” and “kite.”
To remember this, let’s draw a kite! Draw a letter “K,” then draw a diamond. This is our kite! Now, inside the kite, draw two more lines and the letters “I” and “E.”
Remember that “K” also goes with “Y,” but we don’t normally find this spelling pattern at the beginning of words. For now, the “Y” can be the tail of your kite.
So, if we hear “C” at the beginning of a word and don’t know whether to write “C” or “K,” we can use the “cat-kite” rule. It tells us that “C” goes before “A,” “O,” and “U,” and most consonants, while “K” goes before the other two. Not too difficult, right?
Okay, citizens! Now let’s test your knowledge. Do these words start with “C” or “K”?
Great work! The “I” gives us a hint for “K.”
Farewell, fellow language warriors! May words be forever in your favor.
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Word Hunt Adventure: Go on a word hunt around your home or classroom! Look for objects that start with the “C” sound. Once you find an object, decide if it starts with a “C” or a “K” using the cat-kite rule. For example, if you find a “cup,” it starts with “C” because it is followed by a “U.” If you find a “key,” it starts with “K” because it is followed by an “E.” Write down your findings and share them with your friends or family!
Draw and Decorate: Create your own cat and kite drawings! For the cat, remember to use “C,” “A,” “O,” and “U” in your drawing. For the kite, use “K,” “E,” and “I.” Decorate your drawings with colors and patterns. Hang them up in your room or classroom to remind you of the cat-kite rule!
Sound Detective: Become a sound detective and listen carefully to words around you. When you hear a word that starts with the “C” sound, think about whether it should start with “C” or “K.” Can you find any tricky words that don’t follow the rule? Write them down and discuss why they might be different with your teacher or classmates.
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Welcome to Smile and Learn! I am Super Lexia, the guardian of spelling and grammar. Will you help me defeat spelling and grammar mistakes by following the rules?
Today, we’re going to talk about the sound “C” at the beginning of a word. Can you think of a letter that says “C” exactly? The letters “C” and “K” can both say “C,” like in the words “car,” “cute,” “king,” and “Ken.” So how do we know which to use?
Let’s start with the beginning of words. If we hear “C” first, we follow the “cat-kite” rule to know whether to write “C” or “K.” It’s fun and easy!
This rule says that “C” goes with “A,” “O,” “U,” and most consonants at the beginning of a word, like in the words “cap,” “corn,” “cup,” “clock,” and “creek.”
To remember this, let’s draw a cat! First, draw a “C,” then write two “A’s” for the eyes, an “O” for the nose, and a “U” for the mouth. Now, can you finish drawing your cat’s ears and whiskers? Can you add something to your cat to remind you about the consonants?
Now, let’s look at the “K.” The “cat-kite” rule says that at the beginning of a word, “K” goes with “E” and “I,” like in the words “key” and “kite.” Speaking of which, to remember this, let’s draw a kite! Draw a letter “K,” then draw a diamond. This is our kite! Now, inside the kite, draw two more lines and the letters “I” and “E.”
Remember that “K” also goes with “Y,” but we don’t normally find this spelling pattern at the beginning of words. For now, the “Y” can be the tail of your kite.
So, if we hear “C” at the beginning of a word and don’t know whether to write “C” or “K,” we can use the “cat-kite” rule. It tells us that “C” goes before “A,” “O,” and “U,” and most consonants, while “K” goes before the other two. Not too difficult, right?
Okay, citizens! Now let’s test your knowledge. Do these words start with “C” or “K”?
– Car: C
– Cone: C
– Kiss: K
Great work! The “I” gives us a hint for “K.”
Farewell, fellow language warriors! May words be forever in your favor.
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We’ve learned so much in just one video! Did you know there are many more videos? Imagine how much you could learn! Subscribe to the Smile and Learn educational channel to learn and have fun at the same time.
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