Think of ck as a pair of letters that work together to create the /k/ sound. When you see ck at the end of a word, after a short vowel sound, it signals that the strong /k/ sound is coming.
For example:
In the word back, the ck follows a short /a/ sound to produce a /k/ sound at the end of the word.
In the word pick, the ck follows a short /i/ sound to produce a /k/ sound at the end of the word.
Use the spelling activities to work through the words in this list. Can you spot the short vowel sound in each one?
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back |
I'm going back to Spain next year.
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pack |
Fold your clothes before you pack them.
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track |
The racing car sped around the track.
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smack |
I never smack my children.
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snack |
She eats a small snack at 11 o'clock.
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deck |
The ship's deck is made of wood.
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neck |
I have a pain in my neck.
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speck |
There is not a speck of dust to be seen.
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click |
Click on the link to see my pictures.
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pick |
Please will you pick me up after work?
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stick |
My dog likes to run after a stick.
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thick |
The bear has thick fur.
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clock |
That clock is ten minutes fast.
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dock |
Our ship will dock in the morning.
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lock |
Did I lock the car?
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shock |
The loud bang gave us a shock.
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duck |
Six ducklings swam behind the duck.
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luck |
He gave her a good luck kiss.
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Learn more about these words in Unit 2. Spelling the consonant sounds, Part 1
Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
How to use:
Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: ck words
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
Try the temple spelling puzzle.
Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
Print worksheets and activities: ck words
Handwriting worksheets: ck words
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