Spelling list: ck words

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?

back	I'm going back to Spain next year.
pack	Fold your clothes before you pack them.
track	The racing car sped around the track.
smack	I never smack my children.
snack	She eats a small snack at 11 o'clock.
deck	The ship's deck is made of wood.
neck	I have a pain in my neck.
speck	There is not a speck of dust to be seen.
click	Click on the link to see my pictures.
pick	Please will you pick me up after work?
stick	My dog likes to run after a stick.
thick	The bear has thick fur.
clock	That clock is ten minutes fast.
dock	Our ship will dock in the morning.
lock	Did I lock the car?
shock	The loud bang gave us a shock.
duck	Six ducklings swam behind the duck.
luck	He gave her a good luck kiss.