French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh)
I can spell the /sh/ sound using the French derived spelling 'ch'.
French derived spelling: 'ch' (sh)
I can spell the /sh/ sound using the French derived spelling 'ch'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The /sh/ sound can be spelt 'sh' or 'ch'.
- Many words in the English language come from other languages.
- Words that contain the /sh/ sound spelt 'ch' often come from the French language.
- How to spell the curriculum words: certain, important and woman.
Keywords
Definition - a clear and precise explanation of the meaning of a word or term
Adjective - describes a noun
Noun - a naming word for a person, place or thing
Origin - the source or beginning of something like the place, time or history of a word or idea
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Common misconception
Pupils will be more familiar with the 'sh' digraph so may spell words containing 'ch' incorrectly.
Talk about the origin of words drawing links between spellings containing the 'ch' spelling sounding like the /sh/ sound.
Licence
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