Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ch' to make a /k/ sound
I can spell words that use the letters 'ch' to make a /k/ sound.
Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ch' to make a /k/ sound
I can spell words that use the letters 'ch' to make a /k/ sound.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In words of Greek origin, the letter string 'ch' makes the /k/ sound.
- How to spell the curriculum words: stomach, important and certain.
Keywords
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Spelling - the act of forming words by arranging letters in the correct order
Greek origin - refers to words that come from the Greek language
Common misconception
Pupils will be familiar with the 'ck' digraph so may spell words containing 'ch' making the /k/ sound incorrectly.
Talk about the origin of words and draw links between spellings containing the 'ch' spelling sounding like the /k/ sound.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
'k' sound - a hard c
'ch' sound
's' sound - soft c