French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k)
I can spell /g/ and /k/ sounds using the French derived spellings 'gue' and 'que'.
French-derived spellings: 'gue' (g) and 'que' (k)
I can spell /g/ and /k/ sounds using the French derived spellings 'gue' and 'que'.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Words that contain the /g/ sound spelt 'gue' often come from the French language.
- Words that contain the /k/ sound spelt 'que' often come from the French language.
- How to spell the curriculum words: increase, extreme and surprise.
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 'g' and 'ck' at the end of words so may spell words incorrectly.
Talk about the origin of words drawing links between words containing the 'gue' and 'que' spelling.
Licence
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