We will be learning a spelling rule each fortnight.  You will need to learn this rule and you will need to be able to explain it to others.  It’s a pretty useful rule to remember too. 🙂

SPELLING RULE FOR THE WEEK

When should I use a ‘c’ or a ‘k’ to start a word?

(a)  When ‘c’ makes the hard ‘k’ sound it is usually followed by ‘a’, ‘o’ or ‘u’

Examples: cat    can    cot    cost    cup    cupboard

 

(b)  ‘k’ is usually followed by ‘e’ or ‘i’

Examples: key   keep    kept    kiss    kitten    kitchen

 

Exception: ‘k’ is followed by ‘a’ or ‘o’ when the word is a foreign word used in the English language or for some scientific words

Examples: kaleidoscope     kangaroo and koala (Australian words)

Stick your spelling rule into your Blue Book and Purple Book to learn.