Lesson 8: The sounds 'tch' and 'dge' | Phono-Fi | TVO Learn

Welcome back to Phono-Fi, the exciting way to learn phonics! Today, we’re diving into two tricky but super important spelling patterns: ‘TCH’ for /ch/ and ‘DGE’ for /j/! Lesson 8 This episode explains how sometimes three letters can make the same sound as an individual letter or other letter combinations like 'tch' which sounds like digraph 'ch', or 'dge' which sounds like a J or soft G. This teaching component practices the sounds of both trigraphs alone, and within whole words using example words like 'pitch', 'catch', 'fudge' and 'bridge'. To help learners remember when to use these, this episode presents the 1 syllable - 1 short vowel - 1 ending sound rule. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: How to spell /ch/ with ‘tch’ & /j/ with ‘dge’ The 1-1-1 Spelling Rule to help with tricky words Fun reading and writing exercises to build strong skills This lesson is fast, fun, and interactive, helping young learners improve their reading and spelling with confidence! 0:00 Introduction 0.07 Greetings and Getting Started 0:11 Learning about Letters 0:20 Listening to Words 0:27 Words Ending with 'ch' 0:38 Spelling 'ch' 0:55 Words Ending with 'ge' 1:12 Spelling 'ge' 1:32 The 1-1-1 Spelling Rule 2:15 Practicing 'ch' Sound 3:01 Writing 'ch' Sound 3:49 Reading Words with 'TCH' 4:03 Practicing 'DGE' Sound 5:06 Writing Words with 'TCH' 5:30 Writing Words with 'DGE' 7:20 Practicing Writing Words 8:11 Conclusion About Phono-Fi Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure! Welcome to Phono-Fi, where phonics learning is fun and engaging! This exciting series is designed for Grade 1 students to help them master letter sounds, spelling patterns, and reading fluency - all through interactive lessons, brain-boosting warm-ups, and engaging activities. Each episode dives into a new phonics concept, from letter sounds and blends to tricky spelling rules and long vowels. With a friendly and energetic host to guide the way, kids will say, read, and write their way to phonics success! What to expect in every episode: Brain warm-ups - get those reading muscles ready! Interactive learning - Say it, read it, write it! Engaging Activities - Practice with words, sounds, and spelling patterns! Phonics Made Fun! - A playful approach to boost literacy confidence. Perfect for teachers, parents, and young learners, Phono-Fi makes phonics exciting and effective! The Things You Ought to Know is a fast-paced, fun series that dives into everything you need to know in today’s world—from life hacks to health tips, emerging trends to essential skills. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7tQ4lpUPjnHokqfP5vLS7d The Process equips learners with essential skills through clear, concise episodes that break down various processes, from project management to entrepreneurial strategies, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh4sBKFVyuv5ZA3Y1F-IOBuS Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure makes learning letter sounds and spelling patterns fun and engaging for Grade 1 students! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7ahg4Jf8gzQHY-INWCCSHR Paving The Path spotlights the unsung heroes of skilled trades, revealing their passion and expertise through intimate mini-documentaries. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7M0_JEonFvNlRsIA0SRlIV Grammafied is a fun, engaging educational video series designed to help young learners understand the importance of punctuation, conjunctions, contractions and sentence structure in a lighthearted and memorable way https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7xH9yQQkZ573F6puQUU_dP Follow TVO Learn Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/tvolearn/ Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/TVOLearn Website ➤ https://tvolearn.com/ Subscribe to TVO Learn https://www.youtube.com/@tvolearn?sub_confirmation=1 About TVO Learn TVO Learn makes learning accessible, engaging, and effective for students, educators, and families across Ontario and around the world. TVO Learn is a trusted educational resource supporting learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12 that aligns with the Ontario curriculum. Whether at home or in the classroom, we help learners thrive. Explore free learning activities and curated content from TVOkids, TVO Today and more at https://TVOLearn.com #Phonics #Phono-Fi #TVOLearn