Spelling words of Greek origin that use 'ch' to make a /k/ sound
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell words that use the letters 'ch' to make a /k/ sound.
Key learning points
- In words of Greek origin, the letter string 'ch' makes the /k/ sound.
- How to spell the curriculum words: stomach, important and certain.
Keywords
Etymology - the study of the origin of words and the ways their meanings have changed over time
Spelling - the act of forming words by arranging letters in the correct order
Greek origin - refers to words that come from the Greek language
Common misconception
Pupils will be familiar with the 'ck' digraph so may spell words containing 'ch' making the /k/ sound incorrectly.
Talk about the origin of words and draw links between spellings containing the 'ch' spelling sounding like the /k/ sound.
Teacher tip
Celebrate languages spoken in class to start to understand derivatives, origins and etymology.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which words contain a hard c?
Q2.Match the word to the sound the letter c is making.
Q3.Select the correct spelling of the word in the sentence. Leeds is a sitee.
Q4.Identify the words that contain the /k/ sound.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I need a new callender for the new year.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I can't diside what shoes to wear today.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the origin of a word tell us?
Q2.Words containing the 'ch' spelling of the /k/ sound come from...
Q3.Identify the Greek derived spellings.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: The visitors went bach to the lodge.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold in the following sentence: The voice was an ekow in the distance.
Q6.Correct the spellings in bold in this sentence. I am sertain that my stumarch hurts.
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