Spelling Rules for 'ch' and 'tch'

The video tutorial explains the spelling rule for words ending in 'ch' and 'tch'. It highlights that the choice between 'ch' and 'tch' depends on the sound preceding the /ch/. If a short vowel sound comes before the /ch/, the word ends in 'tch'. Otherwise, it ends in 'ch'. The tutorial provides examples like 'catch', 'bunch', and 'reach' to illustrate the rule. It also includes practice exercises with words like 'match', 'beach', and 'crutch'. The video concludes with a recap of the rule, emphasizing the importance of identifying the vowel sound before the /ch/ to determine the correct spelling.

What is the common sound that words ending in 'ch' and 'tch' share?

• /ph/

• /th/

• /ch/

• /sh/

What determines whether a word ends in 'ch' or 'tch'?

• The first letter of the word

• The sound before the /ch/

• The length of the word

• The number of syllables

If a word has a short vowel sound before /ch/, how is it spelled?

• With 'ch'

• With 'tch'

• With 'th'

• With 'sh'

In the word 'catch', what type of vowel sound comes before the /ch/?

• No vowel

• Long vowel

• Short vowel

• Consonant

Why does the word 'bunch' end with 'ch'?

• It has no vowel before /ch/

• It has a short vowel sound before /ch/

• It has a consonant before /ch/

• It has a long vowel sound before /ch/

Which of the following words ends with 'tch'?

• Match

• Teach

• Beach

• Reach

What is the vowel sound in the word 'beach'?

• /i/

• /ea/

• /a/

• /e/

Which word ends with 'tch' due to a short vowel sound?

• March

• Witch

• Lunch

• Torch

Why does 'torch' end with 'ch'?

• It has a short vowel sound before /ch/

• It has a consonant before /ch/

• It has a long vowel sound before /ch/

• It has no vowel before /ch/

Which word has a short vowel sound before /ch/?

• Torch

• Beach

• Witch

• Lunch