Understanding 'ch' and 'tch' Endings

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 with 'tch'. Otherwise, it ends with 'ch'. The tutorial provides examples like 'catch', 'bunch', and 'reach' to illustrate the rule. It also includes practice words such as 'match', 'beach', and 'crutch' to reinforce learning. The video concludes with a recap of the rule.

What is the main sound that both 'ch' and 'tch' endings share?

• /ch/

• /sh/

• /th/

• /ph/

Which of the following words should end with 'tch'?

• March

• Catch

• Watch

• Teach

In the word 'bunch', why is it spelled with 'ch' instead of 'tch'?

• Because it ends with a silent letter

• Because it has a short vowel sound before /ch/

• Because it has a consonant before /ch/

• Because it has a long vowel sound before /ch/

Which word has a long vowel sound before the /ch/?

• Crutch

• Witch

• Beach

• Match

What is the correct ending for the word 'witch'?

• 'th'

• 'ch'

• 'tch'

• 'sh'

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

• It has a short vowel sound before /ch/

• It has no vowel sound before /ch/

• It has a long vowel sound before /ch/

• It has a consonant before /ch/

What is the rule for adding 'tch' at the end of a word?

• Add 'tch' if the sound before /ch/ is a long vowel.

• Add 'tch' if the sound before /ch/ is a consonant.

• Add 'tch' if the sound before /ch/ is a short vowel.

• Add 'tch' if the word ends with a silent letter.