TerraLit Sample
Warm-up · Move first
3–4 min · Before any writing
Move
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Clap the blend
Say each word, then clap once for each syllable. Notice where the /j/ sound falls.
Builds awareness of position before the spelling rule is introduced.
Connect
We hear /j/ in many words. Today we learn when to write it as G or J.
What to say
"Listen — gem, jug. Same sound, different letter. Why? Let's find out."
The Rule
No J Rule
The No J Rule
We never use J at the end of a word. We use DGE (after a short vowel) or GE (after a long vowel or consonant). J only appears at the beginning of a word.
gem
cage
edge
huge
page
judge
age
bridge
Contrast
Right vs wrong — spot the difference
✗ Incorrect
pagej
✓ Correct
page
✗ Incorrect
edgej
✓ Correct
edge
Sort Activity
Sort words into the correct column
gem
jug
cage
jump
page
jet
edge
judge
Starts with J
G or DGE (no J)
Dictation
Listen and write each sentence
Read each sentence aloud once. Student writes from memory.
1. The gem is on the page.
2. She jumped off the edge.
3. The judge sat in a huge cage.
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