Title: Exploring the “ch,” “tch,” and “ck” Spelling Generalizations

Objective: By the end of this lesson, 5th-grade students will be able to identify and apply the “ch,” “tch,” and “ck” spelling generalizations in words.

Materials: - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Index cards with words containing “ch,” “tch,” and “ck” - Practice worksheets (see attached) - Computer or tablet with internet access for online activities

Duration: 60 minutes

Procedure:

1. Introduction (10 minutes): a. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have noticed any patterns in words that end with “ch,” “tch,” or “ck.” b. Write the words “ch,” “tch,” and “ck” on the whiteboard or chart paper. c. Discuss the generalizations:
   • “ch” is usually used at the end of a word after a short vowel sound (e.g., lunch, bench).
   • “tch” is used after a short vowel sound, usually at the end of a one-syllable word (e.g., match, catch).
   • “ck” is used after a short vowel sound, usually at the end of a one-syllable word (e.g., back, pick).

2. Word Sort Activity (15 minutes): a. Distribute index cards with words containing “ch,” “tch,” and “ck” to each student. b. Instruct students to sort the words into three categories: “ch,” “tch,” and “ck.” c. After sorting, have students share their categories and explain their reasoning.

3. Practice Worksheets (20 minutes): a. Hand out the practice worksheets to each student (see attached). b. Instruct students to complete the worksheets independently. c. Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and answer any questions.

4. Online Activities (15 minutes): a. Direct students to online activities to reinforce the spelling generalizations:
   • “Spelling City” (www.spellingcity.com): Students can play interactive games related to “ch,” “tch,” and “ck” words.
   • “ABCya” (www.abcya.com): Students can access spelling games and activities related to the spelling generalizations. b. Monitor students’ progress and provide guidance as needed.
5. Conclusion (5 minutes): a. Review the “ch,” “tch,” and “ck” spelling generalizations with the class. b. Ask students to share any new words they discovered during the activities. c. Encourage students to practice using these spelling generalizations in their writing.

Note: The attached practice worksheets can be customized based on the specific words you want to focus on.

Attached: Practice Worksheets

Worksheet 1: Word Sort Sort the following words into three categories: “ch,” “tch,” and “ck.” 1. Match 2. Check 3. Bench 4. Catch 5. Stick 6. Lunch 7. Back 8. Witch 9. Pick 10. Hatch

Worksheet 2: Fill in the Blanks Fill in the blanks with the correct spelling: “ch,” “tch,” or “ck.” 1. The __en is playing with a ball. 2. I need to __ my spelling before the test. 3. The __en is hiding behind the tree. 4. The ____en is wearing a witch costume. 5. Don’t ___ the door too hard.

Worksheet 3: Word Search Find the words hidden in the word search puzzle. All the words contain “ch,” “tch,” or “ck.” (Note: Create a word search puzzle using an online word search generator.)

Remember to provide answer keys for the worksheets.