gue – Spelling and Picture Match

Year 3 Spelling and Picture Match – Words Ending in or Containing ‘gue’ (Spelling and Vocabulary Activity) Support your pupils in mastering tricky spellings with this Year 3 Spelling and Picture Match Activity, focused on the ‘gue’ spelling pattern. This activity includes high-frequency and often misread or misspelled words such as tongue, plague, fatigue, monologue, intrigue, and league —all helping children become confident with this non-phonetic and French-influenced pattern. In this challenge, pupils match each ‘gue’ word to its correct picture. But there’s a twist—one word, intrigue, doesn’t have a match! Pupils must spot the unmatched word and then write a sentence using one of the remaining words to apply it in context. What’s Included? ✔ A list of spelling words with the ‘gue’ pattern ✔ Picture-matching activity to connect spelling and meaning ✔ A challenge: find the unmatched word ( intrigue ) ✔ A sentence-writing task to reinforce vocabulary understanding Perfect for SPaG lessons, spelling pattern practice, early finishers, or home learning, this activity supports visual learners, spelling fluency, and contextual writing. Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Focuses on the tricky ‘gue’ spelling pattern in common vocabulary ✔ Combines visual learning, spelling practice, and writing skills ✔ Encourages independent thinking through the odd-one-out challenge ✔ Easy to print and use across a range of ability levels Curriculum Links: This resource supports the Year 3/4 English curriculum by helping pupils: ✔ Recognise and spell words with unusual endings like ‘gue’ ✔ Link spelling to meaning through pictures ✔ Use new vocabulary accurately in written sentences Whether you're introducing the ‘gue’ pattern or using it for revision, this resource turns complex spellings into a fun and meaningful learning experience.