Spelling words with French etymology
I can spell words with French-origin spellings 'ch', 'gue' and 'que'.
Spelling words with French etymology
I can spell words with French-origin spellings 'ch', 'gue' and 'que'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The 'sh' sound in words of French origin is generally spelt 'ch'.
- The 'g' sound in words of French origin is generally spelt 'gue'.
- The 'k' sound in words of French origin is generally spelt 'que'.
- How to spell the curriculum words: muscle, foreign and restaurant.
Common misconception
Pupils will be more familiar with 'g' and 'ck' at the end of words so may spell words incorrectly.
The ‘gue’ and ‘que’ sounds nearly always appear at the end of words e.g. vague and antique. The ‘g’ and the ‘k’ sound with the more common spellings, can appear anywhere within a word e.g. eagle, kid and back.
Keywords
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Origin - the source or beginning of something like the place, time or history of a word or idea
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
sh
ti
ch
a wooden house found in the mountains
a Muslim place of worship
the condition of being tired