Introduction:
Welcome back, word detectives! Today, we’re learning about a letter that likes to be in charge: the letter R! When R follows a vowel, it changes the vowel’s sound. These special sounds are called R-controlled vowels.
Part 1: Meet the R-Controlled Vowels
- When R follows a vowel, it changes the way the vowel sounds.
- The R takes control and creates a new sound altogether!
- Let’s meet the five R-controlled vowels and their most common sounds:
| R-Controlled Vowel | Sound | Example Words |
|---|---|---|
| ar | /ɑr/ (like “ar” in car) | car, star, far, farm, barn |
| er | /ər/ (like “er” in her) | her, fern, bird, hurt, nurse |
| ir | /ər/ (like “er” in her) | first, girl, shirt, bird, stir |
| or | /ɔr/ (like “or” in for) | for, horse, corn, morning, fort |
| ur | /ər/ (like “er” in her) | fur, turn, burn, hurt, curl |
Activity: Listen and Repeat
- Listen carefully as I say each R-controlled vowel sound.
- Repeat each sound after me, paying attention to how the R changes the vowel sound.
- Now, let’s say the example words together.
Part 2: Reading Words with R-Controlled Vowels
- Let’s practice reading some words with R-controlled vowels:
| R-Controlled Vowel | Words |
|---|---|
| ar | card, park, shark, bark, dark |
| er | person, verb, perfect, teacher, water |
| ir | dirt, first, skirt, third, birthday |
| or | corn, fork, storm, horn, morning |
| ur | turtle, purple, burn, church, Thursday |
Activity: R-Controlled Word Sort
- Sort the words on the board into the correct column based on their R-controlled vowel sound.
Part 3: Writing Words with R-Controlled Vowels
- Now, let’s practice spelling words with R-controlled vowels.
Activity: Fill in the Blank
- I went to the p_ _k yesterday. (park)
- My favorite teacher is very sm_ _t. (smart)
- We planted c_ _n in our garden. (corn)
- The t_ _tle is hiding in its shell. (turtle)
Wrap-up:
- Today, we learned about R-controlled vowels and how they change the sound of the vowel that comes before them.
- Remember, R is a “bossy” letter that likes to take charge!
- Keep practicing reading and writing words with R-controlled vowels to improve your pronunciation and spelling.
Homework:
- Draw a picture of five things that have names with R-controlled vowels.
- Write a sentence using a word with each of the R-controlled vowels we learned today.
Additional Tips for Teachers:
- Use visual aids to help students remember the different R-controlled vowel sounds.
- Play games like “R-Controlled Bingo” or “I Spy” to reinforce learning.
- Encourage students to identify R-controlled vowels in everyday speech and reading.
Let me know if you’d like any more lessons on English pronunciation!
