The 'j' spellings, including 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'
I can spell words containing the representations of the ‘j’ phoneme: 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'.
The 'j' spellings, including 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'
I can spell words containing the representations of the ‘j’ phoneme: 'g', 'ge' and 'dge'.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The letter 'j' is never used to represent the 'j' phoneme at the end of the word.
- 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'.
- How to spell the common exception word: because.
Common misconception
Children may be using 'ge' and 'dge' interchangeably.
Be very explicit about 'dge' being found alongside the short vowel and the 'ge' spelling being found alongside other vowel sounds.
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"
Mnemonic - a word, short poem, or sentence that can help you remember things such as spelling rules
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