R Controlled Syllables

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What is an R-controlled syllable?

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An R-controlled syllable is a syllable in which the vowel is followed by the letter 'r', which changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

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Give an example of a word with an R-controlled syllable.

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Examples include 'car', 'bird', and 'her'.

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What is the definition of the word 'harsh'?

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Harsh means unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses.

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What does the word 'bred' mean?

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Bred means to keep or raise animals to produce young animals, especially for particular qualities.

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Fill in the blanks: The _______ will fly _______.

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birds, north

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What is the correct spelling of the word that refers to a utensil used for eating?

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fork

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Spell the word that indicates a direction opposite to south.

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north

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What is the significance of R-controlled syllables in reading?

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R-controlled syllables help students understand how certain vowel sounds are altered by the presence of 'r', which is crucial for accurate pronunciation and reading comprehension.

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List three common R-controlled vowel combinations.

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ar, er, ir.

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How does the presence of 'r' affect the pronunciation of the vowel in an R-controlled syllable?

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The 'r' changes the vowel sound, often making it neither a long nor a short vowel sound.