The sound of the digraph ck is the /k/ sound. We use the digraph ck to make the /k/ sound after a short vowel.
Introducing the Digraph CK
Look at the pictures below and point to the letters making /ck/ sound. The goal of this activity is to help the nonreader make the connection between the letter and the sound it makes. A reader will need to read the word to the nonreader. More examples are in our Learning to Read workbook.
Practice the Digraph CK
The best way we can map a sound to a digraph is to practice saying the sound when we see the digraph. Our Learning to Read workbook has cards you can use to practice with the digraph ck. You can also make your own notecards to practice letters and sounds. Just a few minutes of practice a day will make a huge difference!
Reading Words
Congratulations! You can now read more words! You can practice reading the words on the chart.
Writing Practice
You can also practice writing the digraph ck. Make sure you follow explicit handwriting instructions to ensure you are writing the digraph ck efficiently. Writing letters efficiently is a huge part of building writing stamina.
Video Guidance
Want to see our video on the digraph ck?
You can use this video to prepare for a lesson with your student, or your student can work with the video independently.
LEARNING TO DECODE PROGRAM
Take your learning to the next level with our Learning to Read Workbook!
Learning to read is a systematic process that requires explicit instruction. Our learning to read program breaks down every sound students need to know to learn how to read. Every step of the program includes picture examples, sound practice, reading practice, and writing practice.
The best part of the program is that anyone who is a competent reader can help a student through the program. Use our webpages, videos, and the pages in the workbook to guide your student’s learning. Students work through the program at their own pace. This is a perfect supplement to what students are learning in school.
LEARNING TO DECODE SCOPE AND SEQUENCE
Letter S
Letter A
Letter T
Letter P
Letter M
Letter D
Letter E
Letter C
Letter H
Letter R
Letter I
Letter N
Letter B
Letter F
Letter G
Letter K
Letter J
Letter O
Letter L
Letter U
Digraph CK
Digraph SH
Letter V
Letter W
Digraph CH
Letter Y
Letter Z
Unvoiced TH
Voiced TH
Letter X
Trigraph TCH
Trigraph DGE
Long A VCE Syllable
Sounds of the Letter Y
Soft C Sound
Soft G Sound
Long E VCE Syllable
Long I VCE Syllable
Long O VCE Syllable
Long U VCE Syllable
Open Syllables
The /F/ Sound
Consonant + LE Syllable
Long A Sound
AR Sound
Long O Sound
OR Sound
Long E Sound
ER Sound
Long I Sound
Long U Sound
S, SS, ES, and SE at the End of Words
Long OO Sound
Short OO Sound
V Sound at the End of Words
Short A Sound
Short E Sound
Sounds of WH
Short I Sound
NG Sound
Short O Sound
Short U Sound
OI Sound
N Sound
AW Sound
M Sound
OW Sound
K Sound
Schwa Sound
R Sound
AIR Sound
T Sound
EER Sound
L Sound
S Sound
W Sound
Silent L
CH Sound
SH Sound
Z Sound
ZH Sound
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