3.4 Spelling Vowel + /r/ Sounds

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What is a vowel?

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A vowel is a letter in the alphabet that represents a speech sound made with an open vocal tract. The vowels in English are A, E, I, O, U.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does the /r/ sound represent?

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The /r/ sound is a consonant sound made by curling the tongue towards the roof of the mouth. It is often found after vowels.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.RF.K.3B

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What is a diphthong?

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A diphthong is a complex vowel sound that begins with one vowel sound and glides into another within the same syllable.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Give an example of a word with a vowel + /r/ sound.

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The word 'car' has the vowel 'a' followed by the /r/ sound.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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What is the difference between 'horse' and 'orse'?

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'Horse' is a correct spelling of the animal, while 'orse' is incorrect because it is missing the 'h'.

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CCSS.L.1.2E

CCSS.L.K.2D

CCSS.RF.1.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

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What is the correct spelling of the month that comes after February?

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The correct spelling is 'March'.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

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What does it mean to 'mark' something?

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To 'mark' something means to make a visible sign or indication on it.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

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What direction does a river typically flow?

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A river typically flows towards the lowest point, often towards the sea or ocean.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means 'to indicate a location'?

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The correct spelling is 'mark'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is a stork?

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A stork is a large bird known for its long legs and long beak, often found near water.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A