Chameleon Code Slides
Chameleon Code
Cracking the Two Sounds of 'C'
Cc
One Letter, Two Sounds!
Hard C
Sounds like /k/
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CACTUS
Soft C
Sounds like /s/
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CITY
The Hard C Rule
When the letter C is followed by
a, o, or u...
It says /k/!
cat
(c + a)
cold
(c + o)
cup
(c + u)
The Soft C Rule
When the letter C is followed by
e, i, or y...
It says /s/!
cent
(c + e)
circle
(c + i)
fancy
(c + y)
Hard C Practice /k/
Read these words aloud. Remember: a, o, u make it hard!
cake
c + a
corn
c + o
cup
c + u
clown
Consonant!
crab
Consonant!
picnic
At the end!
Soft C Practice /s/
Read these words aloud. Watch for e, i, or y!
ice
c + e
pencil
c + i
cycle
c + y
center
multisyllabic
prince
c + e
concert
Both sounds!
Chameleon Challenge!
Can you find both sounds in this word?
CONCERT
1st C = /k/
(Hard C)
2nd C = /s/
(Soft C)
Cynthia Camping Passage
Chameleon Coding
Name:
Date:
Mission: The Curious C
Read the story below. Use a yellow highlighter for Hard C words (/k/ like cactus). Use a green highlighter for Soft C words (/s/ like city).
Cynthia's Camping Trip
Cynthia went on a camping trip to the canyon. She packed her camera and a cool drink. When she arrived, she saw a cactus near the center of the park.
The sun was hot, but the breeze was nice. Cynthia ate a slice of cake and some corn. She sat in a circle with her friends. They told stories about a fancy prince who lived in a castle.
Suddenly, Cynthia saw a chameleon! It was crawling on a cup. It moved in a cycle, changing from green to brown. Cynthia took a picture with her camera. It was a special and exciting day at the canyon!
Hard C Count (/k/)
List 3 words you highlighted yellow:
Soft C Count (/s/)
List 3 words you highlighted green:
"When C meets E, I, or Y... it makes a soft sound!"