There are six different spelling rules for the "k" sound. They are introduced one at a time in order of complexity. The diacritical mark for this sound is simply "k":
- (pg.40) At the beginning of a word it is usually spelled "k" if the following letter is "e" or "i," as in "keg" or "kid."
keg  Ken kid
- (pg.40) If the following letter is any other vowel, it is usually spelled "c" as in "cat," "cot," or "cup."
catcupcotSee sample page 40.
- (pg.42) At the end of a short-vowel, single-syllable word "k" is spelled "ck":
rackdecksicklockSee sample page 42.
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- (pg.76) At the end of a long-vowel single word "k" is spelled "k":
bakepeeklikejokeLuke
(The silent "e" and double "e" are explained more fully in Phonics Pathways.)See sample page 76.
- (pg.102) At the end of a multisyllable short-vowel word, "k" is spelled "c":
panicpicnicmimicfrolic
- (pg.102) When a suffix beginning with a vowel is added to the above words, the "c" ending becomes "ck":
panickingpicnickingmimickedfrolickedSee sample page 102.
There are three more spelling patterns for the "k" sound which are not rules:
"x" as in "fix" See sample page 105.
"qu" as in "quick" See sample page 115.
"ch" as in "Chris" See sample page 205.
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Cc, Kk
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a
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c-a
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ca
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e
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k-e
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ke
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i
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k-i
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ki
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o
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c-o
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co
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u
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c-u
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cu
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cat, keg, kid, cot, cup
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Short Vowel Sounds
Two-Letter Blends
Three Letter Words
Vision Exercises
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