Spellings from Greek, French and Latin
Spell words with etymological letter patterns from Greek (ch = /k/), French (ch = /ʃ/, -gue, -que), and Latin (sc = /s/) origins
Typical age: 8–10 years
“Does your child know that some words have letter patterns from other languages — like "ch" making a "k" sound in "school" or "chorus" — and can they spell those words correctly?”
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- Advanced Spelling ConventionsREQUIRED
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- Vocabulary StrategiesREQUIRED
KS3 word-solving extends KS2 etymological patterns (Greek, French, Latin)
- Silent Letters in WordsREQUIRED
Silent letters are remnants of etymology; etymological spelling pattern knowledge provides the framework for understanding why letters are present but silent