Learn Spelling Rules: Using Soft 'c' And Soft 'g' (7-11 years) - Activity Pack

The Activity Pack for children aged 7 to 11 focuses on learning the spelling rules for soft 'c' and soft 'g'. Challenge 9 introduces the concept that 'ge', 'gi', and 'gy' produce a soft sound similar to the 'j' in 'gymnastics', whereas 'ce', 'ci', and 'cy' make a soft sound like the 's' in 'ice skating'. In contrast, the 'c' in 'cat' represents a hard sound. The character Zoggy also explains that in some words with a double 'c', such as 'accept', 'accident', and 'success', the first 'c' is pronounced hard like 'k', and the second 'c' is soft like 's'. The pack includes exercises to help distinguish between these sounds and to spell words correctly.

As part of the learning process, the pack provides "Read Copy Cover & Spell" activities, where children practice spelling words that contain the soft 'c' and 'g' sounds, as well as the hard 'c' sound in different contexts. Words like 'fence', 'place', 'dance', and 'audience' are included to reinforce the soft 'c' sound, while 'village', 'danger', and 'huge' exemplify the soft 'g' sound. Additional rules are shared, such as short words ending with a 'k' sound use 'ck' (like 'pack'), whereas longer words use 'c' (like 'logic'). The pack also contains tests to assess understanding and retention of the spelling rules, alongside engaging exercises to find words with tricky sounds, further supporting the learning of these important spelling concepts. Zoggy's adventures, like talking to the manager about registering for the gym, provide a fun context for these spelling challenges.