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Quick Look: A Chant for the '-dge' Spelling Rule

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Marlene Gannaway: We have a rule that goes along with this spelling. It's a short vowel rule, so we're going to say it together. Ready? 1, 2, 3.

Marlene Gannaway and students: Immediately, after a short vowel in a one-syllable word. When you hear the /j/ sound, you spell it '-dge'. Yipee!

Marlene Gannaway: Good job, friends.

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Lesson Plan for '-dge' Spelling Rule

Use this lesson plan to teach students the '-dge'. spelling rule.

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