SEN: DyslexiaYears 4–6Spelling Strategies

Spelling patterns by origin

Understand and apply spelling patterns derived from Greek roots (ph, ch as /k/), Latin prefixes (dis-, re-, un-) and other etymological origins.

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Some words come from other countries! Words from Greek often have 'ph' that sounds like 'f'.

  2. 2

    Which letter sound does 'ph' make?

  3. 3

    Build the word 'dolphin' by dragging the right letters. 🐬

  4. 4

    Let's spell 'elephant' together. 🐘

  5. 5

    Which word has a 'ph' that sounds like 'f'?

  6. 6

    Now build the word 'graph' — it has a 'ph' too! 📈

  7. 7

    What sound does 'ph' make in 'dolphin'?

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