ch (Greek Origin) – Spelling Wordsearch

Year 3 Wordsearch – ‘ch’ Words with a /k/ Sound (Greek Origin) – Differentiated Spelling Activity Help your pupils master one of the trickier spelling patterns in English with this Year 3 Differentiated Wordsearch, focusing on ‘ch’ words of Greek origin where ‘ch’ is pronounced as /k/. Featuring commonly encountered words like echo, character, ache, and chemist, this engaging activity builds awareness of unusual letter-sound relationships while reinforcing accurate spelling and vocabulary use. Designed to align with the Year 3/4 spelling curriculum, this resource is ideal for SPaG sessions, literacy centres, revision activities, and homework. What’s Included? The resource includes three differentiated wordsearches to support all learners: ⭐ 1-star: Words appear horizontally or vertically in a forward-facing direction—perfect for younger learners or those needing extra support. ⭐⭐ 2-star: Words still appear forward-facing but with distractor letters—great for developing attention to detail and scanning skills. ⭐⭐⭐ 3-star: A challenging version with words placed backwards and diagonally—ideal for confident spellers ready to stretch their thinking. Each level also includes a sentence-writing task to encourage pupils to use each target word in context. This reinforces vocabulary, supports comprehension, and builds grammar skills. Why Teachers Use This Resource: ✔ Explores the ‘ch’ = /k/ spelling rule in Greek-derived words ✔ Strengthens vocabulary knowledge and spelling confidence ✔ Differentiated to meet a range of classroom needs ✔ Combines reading, pattern recognition, and sentence construction Curriculum Links: This activity supports Year 3/4 spelling objectives by helping children: Recognise unusual letter-sound correspondences in common words Learn that many scientific or academic words are of Greek origin Use newly learned vocabulary within structured sentences Whether you're introducing the ‘ch’ as /k/ rule or reviewing it as part of tricky spelling revisio