Applying the 'j' spellings, including 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can apply spelling patterns for the representations of the ‘j’ phoneme: 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'.
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.
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"
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'.
Teacher tip
Use images to support with hold a sentence. Give a good portion of time to this part of the lesson as it is key for children to apply the spellings and rules they are learning.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: I am taking an umbrella __________ it is raining.
Q2.Match each word to the number of phonemes it contains.
Q3.Where is the 'j' sound found in the word 'village'?
Q4.Where is the 'j' sound found in the word 'just'?
Q5.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: She turned the __________ to continue reading the story.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: The ink left a __________ mark.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: That joke really made me __________.
Q2.Which two words contain the 'dge' spelling of the 'j' sound?
Q3.Which words contain the 'g' spelling of the 'j' sound?
Q4.Say each word and match it to the correct vowel sound.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling to complete this sentence: The kitten had a __________ touch as it played with the yarn.
Q6.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: She wore her baj with honour.
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