Wal: Spelling rules.

Wal: Our key words Look - Look carefully at the words. Say – Say the words. Cover - Then they will be covered. Write - Write them down spelling them correctly. Check - Check to see if you are right. come bath come bath both both beautiful beautiful

What sound does ‘g’ normally make? Wal: About ‘g’ What sound does ‘g’ normally make? g = giant Sometimes ‘g’ is used for the ‘j’ sound. The sound is often (but not always) spelt as g before e, i, and y. The ‘j’ sound is always spelt as j before a, o and u.

gem magic energy Soundtalk these words: When do we use ‘g’ for the ‘j’ sound? Sometimes but not always Before an e : gem Before an i : magic Before a y : energy

On your whiteboards sort these words into the correct pronunciation ‘g’ before i ‘g’ before e ‘g’ before y gem giant magic giraffe energy

Check your answers: ‘g’ before i ‘g’ before e ‘g’ before y giant gem energy giraffe magic