-ge/-dge Spelling Pattern Word Sort

Coming Summer 2025 Product # 1071

The Bjorem Literacy® -ge/-dge Spelling Pattern Word Sort was designed to help students unlock the spelling generalization for the /dʒ/ sound. Whether used during structured literacy intervention or classroom instruction, this deck supports young readers and writers in understanding when to use -ge versus -dge through hands-on activities and rule-based discovery.

What’s Inside:

• 30 illustrated target words ending in -ge or -dge

• Fill-in-the-blank sentence prompts

• Clear spelling rule visuals (short vs. long spelling)
  

• Great for group lessons, 1:1 instruction, or home learning

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.

Perfect For:

• Reading specialists & classroom teachers

• Structured literacy and Orton-Gillingham programs

• Small group instruction & RTI

• Parents supporting home learning