Grade 3 Lesson 22 Learn the Soft C Sound (/s/) | Hard C vs Soft C | Read CE & CI Words

In this Grade 3 Phonics Reading lesson, you’ll discover that the letter C can make two sounds — the hard C (/k/) and the soft C (/s/). You’ve already read words like cat, cup, and car without realizing that you were learning the hard C sound! Now, you’ll learn the soft C sound that says /s/ when C comes before E or I. 📘 In This Lesson You’ll Learn: ✅ The rule for when C says /k/ and when it says /s/ ✅ How to spot “CE” and “CI” patterns in words ✅ To read and understand words like: cent, cell, center, civil, cinder, cinch, pencil, scent, accent, accept, access, excel, ulcer, except, excess, cancel, and acid ✅ Practice sentences and guided reading for fluency 🧠 Teaching Rule: “When C comes before A, O, or U — it says /k/.” “When C comes before E or I — it says /s/.” Repeat this aloud with your teacher as you underline the “CE” and “CI” patterns in each word. 🎯 Perfect For: ✔️ Adult learners reading at Grade 3 level ✔️ Those improving reading fluency and pronunciation ✔️ ESL or basic literacy learners 📚 This lesson is part of the Grade 3 Phonics Reading Series on this channel. 👉 Keep learning step-by-step ✨ Subscribe & Continue Your Learning Journey! 🔔 Stay up to date with weekly reading and writing lessons designed for adult beginners. #phonicsforadults #grade3reading #softC #learnphonics #adultlearners #homeschoolforamericanadults #phonicslesson