ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English K or CK ✍️ GRAMMAR and SPELLING for Kids???? Superlexia ⭐ Episode 15
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 “C” sound at the end of a word. Can you think of a letter or letters that say “C”? The letters “C” and “K” can both say “C,” like in “car,” “cute,” “sink,” and “talk.” Additionally, the letters “CK” together make the sound “C,” like in “kick,” “back,” or “truck.”
So, how do we know which to write? Here’s the rule: In one-syllable words that end with “C,” if there is a short vowel before “C,” write “CK.” If there is a long vowel or consonant before “C,” just write “K.”
Remember, short vowel sounds are quick and snappy, like ninjas: “a,” “e,” “i,” “o,” “u.” Long vowel sounds are the strong names of the letters, like superheroes: “a,” “e,” “i,” “o,” “u.”
Think about it this way: short vowels are alone, and here comes a big scary letter “K.” They need a letter friend to protect them, so we write “C” and then “K.” For example, “back,” “sock,” “kick,” and “duck.” Hooray! The short vowels are safe with their letter friends!
But in these words, the vowels already have letter friends to protect them, so we just write “K.” For example, “pink,” “bark,” “task,” and “bank.” Huzzah! These vowels are safe and sound!
Okay, citizens, now let’s test your knowledge. Do these words end with “CK” or just “K”?
Farewell, fellow language warriors! May words be forever in your favor.
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Word Detective: Go on a word hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or items that have names ending with the “C” sound. Write down the words you find and decide if they end with “K” or “CK.” Remember the rule: if there’s a short vowel before the “C” sound, it needs a “CK.” Share your list with a friend and explain why you chose “K” or “CK” for each word.
Vowel Sound Sorting: Create two boxes or baskets labeled “Short Vowel” and “Long Vowel/Consonant.” Gather small objects or picture cards that represent words ending with the “C” sound. Sort them into the correct box based on whether the word has a short vowel (use “CK”) or a long vowel/consonant (use “K”) before the “C” sound. Discuss with a partner why each item belongs in its box.
Story Time Challenge: Write a short story or draw a comic strip using at least five words that end with the “C” sound. Make sure to use both “K” and “CK” words. Read your story to the class or a family member, and point out the words you used. Explain why you chose “K” or “CK” for each word in your story.
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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 “C” sound at the end of a word. Can you think of a letter or letters that say “C”? The letters “C” and “K” can both say “C,” like in “car,” “cute,” “sink,” and “talk.” Additionally, the letters “CK” together make the sound “C,” like in “kick,” “back,” or “truck.”
So, how do we know which to write? Here’s the rule: In one-syllable words that end with “C,” if there is a short vowel before “C,” write “CK.” If there is a long vowel or consonant before “C,” just write “K.”
Remember, short vowel sounds are quick and snappy, like ninjas: “a,” “e,” “i,” “o,” “u.” Long vowel sounds are the strong names of the letters, like superheroes: “a,” “e,” “i,” “o,” “u.”
Think about it this way: short vowels are alone, and here comes a big scary letter “K.” They need a letter friend to protect them, so we write “C” and then “K.” For example, “back,” “sock,” “kick,” and “duck.” Hooray! The short vowels are safe with their letter friends!
But in these words, the vowels already have letter friends to protect them, so we just write “K.” For example, “pink,” “bark,” “task,” and “bank.” Huzzah! These vowels are safe and sound!
Okay, citizens, now let’s test your knowledge. Do these words end with “CK” or just “K”?
“Pick” – “CK.” Very good! We know because the short vowel needs a letter friend to protect it.
“Link” – just “K.”
“Fork” – same as before, just “K.”
“Luck” – “CK” because our vowel needs protection. Great work!
Farewell, fellow language warriors! May words be forever in your favor.
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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