7. Assessments for Spelling with 'c' vs. 'k'

It’s important to continuously monitor where students are to make sure your instruction is effective — and to flag foundational skills that haven’t been mastered, which can cause problems later.

Informal assessments, such as dictation, can be used during a lesson to ensure students are grasping the information and applying what they know.

Periodic individual assessments are also key. Here are two assessments you can use — one for 'c' vs. 'k' with short vowels and one for 'c' vs. 'k' in blends.

Spelling Assessment: 'c' vs 'k' with Short Vowels

See how your students do spelling words like cap and kid.

Spelling Assessment: 'c' vs 'k' in Blends

See how your students do spelling words like clap and skip.