Phonograms

Phonograms

Today we are going to look at how we use the phonograms 'ic' and 'ick'. The both give the same sound. Can you say the sound?

When we are spelling words with these phonograms, there are rules to follow. These rules will help us with our spelling.

Rule #1

If a word ends with 'ic' sound, and has one syllable, the spelling that is used is 'ick'.

For example: trick, pick, lick

Can you think of any?

Rule #2

If a word ends with 'ic' sound and has more than one syllable, then the spelling that is used is 'ic'.

For example: clinic, sarcastic, panic.

Can you think of anymore?

Of course there are exceptions to the rules. If the word is a compound word and can be separated into 2 words, then the end spelling is 'ick'.

For example: candlestick, seasick

Can you think of anymore?

It's Activity Time

I am going to give you some root words or beginning of words. Choose the correct ending ('ic' or 'ick') to end the words.

You have 10 seconds to answer each question.

Multiple Choice

br

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

frant

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

automat

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

fl

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

antart

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

terrif

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

cl

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

homes

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

elast

• ic

• ick

Multiple Choice

toothp

• ic

• ick

So now I hope you remember the rules in spelling when using 'ic' and 'ick'.

See you in the next class.

Bye