DING AND DENT: -ge/-dge Spelling Pattern Word Sort

Spelling Generalization Made Simple

• Use -dge immediately after a short vowel (e.g., fudge, badge)
• Use -ge in all other cases (e.g., hinge, verge)

Why It Works

• Grounded in the science of reading, this resource strengthens orthographic mapping by linking phonemic awareness with spelling rules.
• Students build confidence as they learn to decode and encode words, reducing guesswork and improving literacy fluency—especially beneficial in dyslexia intervention settings.

• 30 illustrated target words ending in -ge or -dge
• Fill-in-the-blank sentence prompts
• Clear spelling rule visuals (short vs. long spelling)

Perfect For

• Reading specialists & classroom teachers
• Structured literacy programs
• Small group instruction & RTI
• Parents supporting home learning
• Group lessons, 1:1 instruction, or home learning