The Bjorem Literacy® -ge/-dge Spelling Pattern Word Sort was designed to help students unlock the spelling generalization for the /dʒ/ sound.
Whether used during structured literacy intervention or classroom instruction, this deck supports young readers and writers in understanding when to use -ge versus -dge through hands-on activities and rule-based discovery.
Key Features
Spelling Generalization Made Simple
Use -dge immediately after a short vowel (e.g., fudge, badge)
Use -ge in all other cases (e.g., hinge, verge)
Why It Works
Grounded in the science of reading, this resource strengthens orthographic mapping by linking phonemic awareness with spelling rules.
Students build confidence as they learn to decode and encode words, reducing guesswork and improving literacy fluency—especially beneficial in dyslexia intervention settings.
Contents
30 illustrated target words ending in -ge or -dge
Fill-in-the-blank sentence prompts
Clear spelling rule visuals (short vs. long spelling)
Benefits
Perfect For:
Reading specialists & classroom teachers
Structured literacy programs
Small group instruction & RTI
Parents supporting home learning
Group lessons, 1:1 instruction, or home learning
