The Letter K
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Introduction to the Letter K
Welcome to the world of the letter K! The letter K is a fascinating character in our alphabet with a distinct sound that children find fun to learn. It makes the sound /k/ – a sound that's crisp and clear, like the snap of a twig or the click of a key. When we learn to say and write the letter K, we open up a whole new set of words to read and write. Let's explore the letter K together and become comfortable with this cool consonant!
Understanding the Letter K – Definition and Sound
The letter K is the eleventh letter in the English alphabet and, when pronounced, makes the /k/ sound, as heard at the beginning of words like kangaroo and kite.
This consonant can be tricky because it sounds the same as the letter C in many words. But don't worry—with a bit of practice, you'll soon know when to use the letter K. Remember, the /k/ sound at the beginning of words is strong and clear.
Writing the Letter K – How to?
Writing the Letter K is like mastering a secret code. You start with a straight line down, then add a diagonal line from the middle of that straight line out to the right, and another diagonal line from the middle going down and out to the right. It's like drawing a little triangle without the bottom side!
Letter K – Example Words and Sentences
Let's put the letter K into action with some example words and sentences!
- Kite: I love to watch my colorful kite soar in the blue sky.
- Kangaroo: The kangaroo jumps across the Australian outback.
- King: The kind king ruled his kingdom with wisdom.
- Kitten: The playful kitten chased the rolling ball.
Words with the Letter K
The letter K can be found at the beginning, middle, or end of words. Here's a helpful list:
| Begin With | Contain | End With |
|---|---|---|
| kite | basket | look |
| kangaroo | monkey | sneak |
| king | taken | break |
| kitten | broken | milk |
Letter K – Summary
Key Learnings from this Text:
- The letter K is the eleventh letter of the English alphabet.
- It typically makes the /k/ sound, which is strong and clear.
- The /k/ sound can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of words.
- Sometimes, the letter K can be silent, as in knight or knit.
Now that you know all about the letter K, keep practicing with writing activities, fun games, and reading books. The more you use the letter K, the better you'll remember how to say and write it. And don't forget, our website has more to help you master the letter K!
Letter K – Frequently Asked Questions
Transcript The Letter K
Let’s join Dee and Kala in the phonics garden ... and learn all about… "The Letter
The Letter K exercise
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Which one is the correct letter?
HintsListen carefully to the sound, play it again and think about what you can hear.
This animal is a ____.
Look again at the picture above. What sound does this word start with?
SolutionThe correct letter is k. This makes the /k/ sound.
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What sound does the letter make?
HintsThe word kiss starts with the sound.
Listen to all four sounds again. Which one is the same as the beginning of the word kind?
SolutionThe correct sound is /k/.
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Find the objects that begin with k.
HintsThere are 5 items that start with k to highlight.
Listen to this word. Can you find it in the picture?
Listen carefully to the names of the objects.
SolutionThe five items that start with k are:
- koala
- kayak
- kettle
- kitten
- keyboard
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What is the word?
HintsListen carefully. Does the word start with k?
What other sounds can you hear?
Here we can see the words with pictures. Use this to help you find the matching pairs above.
SolutionThe words are:
- kit
- skin
- hook
- kick
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Help Kala find the objects that begin with k.
HintsListen to the sound. Which words begin with this sound?
Say all of the items out loud. In which ones do you hear the /k/ sound at the beginning?
There are two correct choices.
SolutionKey and king start with /k/.
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Can you put the words in the correct group?
HintsListen carefully to this word. Do you hear k at the beginning or at the end?
Think carefully about the first sound that you hear, is it k or a different sound?
There are 3 words that begin with k and 3 words that end with k.
SolutionKiwi, kite and karate have k at the beginning.
Book, fork and pink have k at the end.
The kiwi is on the bench and the key is in the tree