que – Spelling and Picture Match

Year 3 Spelling and Picture Match – Words Ending in ‘que’ (Spelling and Vocabulary Activity) Help pupils master unusual spelling patterns with this Year 3 Spelling and Picture Match Activity focused on words ending in ‘que’ . Featuring elegant and frequently misunderstood vocabulary such as antique, physique, technique, cheque, and plaque , this resource helps children build confidence with French-derived spellings and pronunciation. In this engaging challenge, pupils must match each que word to its corresponding picture—but there’s a twist: one word doesn’t have a match! Learners are encouraged to spot the odd one out ( cheque ) and then apply one of the matched words in a full sentence, reinforcing vocabulary and grammatical understanding. What’s Included? ✔ Carefully selected ‘que’ spelling words ✔ Picture-matching activity to build word recognition ✔ Odd-one-out challenge to identify the unmatched word ( cheque ) ✔ Sentence-writing task to apply vocabulary in context Perfect for SPaG warm-ups, spelling pattern lessons, independent literacy tasks, or homework, this printable activity combines spelling, vocabulary, and visual learning in one task. Why Teachers Love This Resource: ✔ Focuses on the ‘que’ spelling pattern in French-origin words ✔ Encourages vocabulary understanding through visual association ✔ Promotes independent thinking with an unmatched word challenge ✔ Suitable for whole-class teaching or individual work Curriculum Links: This activity supports Year 3/4 English objectives by helping children: ✔ Recognise and accurately spell words with unusual endings like ‘que’ ✔ Understand meaning through visual reinforcement ✔ Use new vocabulary in full sentences to demonstrate comprehension Whether you’re teaching tricky spelling patterns or enriching vocabulary, this ‘que’ word picture match provides a fun and effective way to strengthen word knowledge and writing fluency.