Applying the 'j' spellings, including 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'
I can apply spelling patterns for the representations of the ‘j’ phoneme: 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'.
Applying the 'j' spellings, including 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'
I can apply spelling patterns for the representations of the ‘j’ phoneme: 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The spelling 'dge' is usually used after short vowels.
- The spelling 'ge' is usually used after consonants and other vowel sounds.
- The spelling 'g' is often used before 'i', 'e' and 'y'.
- The spelling 'j' is usually used before 'a', 'o' and 'u'.
- How to spell the common exception word: laugh.
Common misconception
Pupils may be unsure about what constitutes a long or short vowel sound.
Be very explicit about what is the short vowel sound, like 'e' in 'ledge' and what is a long vowel sound, such as 'ar' in 'large'.
Keywords
Digraph - two letters that represent one sound
Trigraph - three letters that represent one sound
Consonant - a sound that is made by blocking air in the mouth with the teeth, tongue, lips or palate
Short vowel - a vowel sound that sounds short when spoken like "a" in "cat" or the "o" sound in "hot"
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