The /k/ Sound

Worksheet Description

This worksheet displays a collection of images, each representing a word that begins with the letter “C.” Below each image, there is a line where students are expected to write the word corresponding to the image. The instructional text at the top explains that the letter “C” can be pronounced as /k/ or /s/, with the /s/ sound occurring before the letters “e,” “i,” or “y,” and the /k/ sound occurring before all other letters. The students’ task is to say the name of each picture out loud and then write the word, paying attention to the correct pronunciation of the initial “C.”

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the variable pronunciation of the letter “C” in English. It provides practical examples to illustrate the rule that “C” is pronounced as /s/ when followed by “e,” “i,” or “y” and as /k/ otherwise. By writing the words, students reinforce their spelling skills and their understanding of this phonetic rule. This activity also helps in developing their phonological awareness, as they must listen to the sound that “C” makes in different words and use this to guide their spelling.