Ck or K?

Begin with a shared reading or oral warm-up that highlights missing letters so students hear and see the skill in context before practicing it independently. Have students work through it independently after a quick group example, checking in with a partner if they get stuck, especially for phonics-based tasks where saying an answer aloud first helps. After completing the worksheet, use one or two examples from the page to start a discussion: "Where else have you seen this in your reading?" These missing letters worksheets are ideal for use during small group reading time, as independent center work, or as a homework activity.

Use the ck rule to finish 12 words with ck or k, such as pack and book. A short vowel is the quick sound of a, e, i, o, or u. The letter right before the k sound tells you how to spell it. The directions on the page read: Read the rule box. Write ck or k to finish each word. Then, write the whole word on the line. The answer key shows every answer.

Yes, both. We made it for 2nd Grade spelling, and the page works the same whether it lands on a kitchen table or a center rotation. At home, most families go through it together and talk the answers out loud, and that talking is where most of the learning happens with missing letters. In class it runs well as independent work while you pull a small group. Print one copy or thirty, whichever the day needs.

1 printable worksheet, free to preview. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.

These are written for 2nd Grade students, roughly ages 7-8. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.

Yes. Each one shows the Common Core code it covers on its own page, so you can check the alignment yourself rather than taking our word for it.