Bjorem Speech® -ge/-dge Spelling Pattern Word Sort

Spelling Generalisation 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.

Contents:

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

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