K (-ck) Rule Practice | Short Vowel Spelling, Dictation & Decodable Fluency

Description

Teach and practice the K (-ck) Rule with structured literacy activities that move from understanding the spelling rule to applying it in words, sentences, and connected text.

The K (-ck) Rule teaches students to use -ck to spell /k/ after one short vowel at the end of a one-syllable word. This packet goes beyond introducing the rule by helping students compare -ck, k, and c spellings, practice through reading and dictation, and apply the pattern in beginning and advanced fluency passages.

Use it for structured literacy lessons, Orton-Gillingham instruction, tutoring, intervention, homeschool, or additional spelling practice.

Also part of the Short Vowel Rules Bundle.

What’s Included:

• Overview of the four Short Vowel Rules: FLOSS, K (-ck), CH (-tch), and J (-dge)
• K (-ck) Rule teaching overview and reference card
• Visual support for teaching the rule
• Practice comparing -ck with other spellings of final /k/
• Short- and long-vowel comparison practice
• Word reading and spelling activities
• Sentence reading and dictation practice
• Word-generation activity using -ack, -eck, -ick, -ock, and -uck
• Practice identifying words that follow the K (-ck) Rule
• Beginning fluency passage: Jack and Mick, the Duck
• Beginning multiple-choice comprehension activity
• Advanced fluency passage: Jack and Mick, the Duck
• Advanced comprehension with multiple-choice and written responses
• PDF Bookmarks for easy navigation
• Answer keys

Students practice more than memorizing a spelling rule. They learn to recognize when the K (-ck) Rule applies, compare it with other ways to spell final /k/, and use the pattern while reading and spelling.

New to the K (-ck) Rule?

For students who are just beginning this concept, start with the Introducing the K (-ck) Rule packet for phonemic awareness, multisensory practice, word building, and beginning reading and writing activities.

LETRS-aligned lessons, small groups, or one-on-one instruction.