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Year 1 - The End Sound ck

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Fascinating Fact:

Back ends with ck, and it has a short a sound.

In KS1 English Spelling (Year 1), you learn that “ck” is often used to spell the /k/ sound at the end of short words, especially after a short vowel sound.

Key Terms

Sound: What you hear when you say a letter or letters in a word.
Short vowel: A quick vowel sound, like the a in “cat” or the u in “duck”.
Digraph: Two letters that make one sound, like “ck” making the /k/ sound.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

When do you use “ck” at the end of a word in Year 1?

You often use “ck” at the end of a short, one syllable word after a short vowel sound, such as “duck”, “sock”, or “pack”.

Is “ck” one sound or two sounds?

“Ck” is one sound, /k/. Even though it has two letters, you say it as a single sound at the end of the word.

What are some easy “ck” words to practise spelling?

Try words like “duck”, “kick”, “rock”, “sock”, and “pack”. Say the word, listen for the /k/ sound at the end, then choose “ck”.

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You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Spelling

Author: Finola Waller (MEd, Primary School Teacher & KS1 English Quiz Writer)

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