Spelling Words With -dge, -ge, j, and g Phonemes is Tough!

In the early years, the primary focus of literacy instruction is on the ability to read words. In later years, it begins to shift toward the ability to read and spell words using a variety of phonemes and letter combinations, some of which are quite difficult to master. One of the most challenging spelling/phonics rules for students is when to use j, g, ge, or dge to spell words containing the /g/ phoneme. This year, we’re excited to help you start the year strong and build those skills from the beginning with brand-new interactive learning resources.

Drag, Drop, Type, and Spell Words With /g/ Phonemes

This digital resource download is the perfect tool to get your year 2 students reading, writing, and spelling words with the /g/ phonemes. Through a variety of drag-and-drop interactions and typing tasks, your students will be introduced to a variety of new words and rules surrounding the use of j, g, dge, and ge to spell words. Some of the activities include:

• Sorting images based on whether they contain the j or g spellings of /g/
• Sorting pictures based on whether they contain the ge or dge spellings of /g/
• Dragging and dropping phonemes to complete words with j, g, dge, or g
• Identifying real and nonsense words containing /g/phonemes
• Dragging and dropping words with j, g, dge, and ge to identify images
• Typing words with j, g, dge, and ge
• Identifying words with g, d, ge, and dge in sentences
• Writing sentences containing words with dge, ge, j, and g phonemes

With this grouping of fourteen interactive slides, your students will be masters at spelling the sounds of /g/ in no time!

Download, Project, and Teach!

This downloadable teaching resource is available as an Interactive Google Slides or Powerpoint Activity. To get your new resource, click the dropdown arrow on the download button. If you are using the Google Slides version, you will be prompted to make your own copy. From there, project the slides on your screen and start learning today!

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

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