DGE Bridge Slides
A transit-themed slide deck that introduces the trigraph -dge. It explains the short vowel rule, the difference between -dge and -ge, and provides guided practice for SPIRE Level 5 students.
Bridge Builder Worksheet
A student worksheet for practicing the -dge trigraph. Includes word completion tasks, sorting between -dge and -ge, and sentence completion exercises.
DGE Cargo Cards
A collection of 15 word cards focusing on the -dge trigraph and contrasting -ge endings. Ideal for hands-on sorting and phonetic analysis activities.
Bridge Master Guide
A specialized teacher guide for instructing the -dge trigraph. Includes phonics rules, a scripted lesson introduction, answer keys for student work, and teaching tips for overcoming common student errors.
Suffix Bridge Assessment
A comprehensive SPIRE Level 5 assessment covering -tion, -sion, and -dge. Includes sections for spelling selection, rule application, and a dictation area for teacher-led testing.
Assessment Master Key
A teacher's answer key and scoring guide for the Suffix Bridge Assessment. Includes the dictation script for words and sentences focusing on -tion, -sion, and -dge.