R controlled words

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What is an R controlled word?

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An R controlled word is a word where the letter 'r' follows a vowel and changes the way the vowel is pronounced.

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Give an example of an R controlled word with 'or'.

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The word 'corn' is an example of an R controlled word with 'or'.

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What does the 'ar' blend sound like?

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The 'ar' blend sounds like 'ar' in 'car'.

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Give an example of an R controlled word with 'ar'.

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The word 'star' is an example of an R controlled word with 'ar'.

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What does the 'ir' blend sound like?

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The 'ir' blend sounds like 'ir' in 'bird'.

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Give an example of an R controlled word with 'ir'.

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The word 'shirt' is an example of an R controlled word with 'ir'.

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What is the difference between 'or' and 'ar' in R controlled words?

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'Or' changes the vowel sound to a more open sound, while 'ar' makes the vowel sound more like 'ah'.

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What is a blend in phonics?

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A blend is a combination of two or more letters that create a specific sound.

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What is the R controlled word in 'shark'?

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The R controlled word in 'shark' is 'ar'.

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What is the R controlled word in 'horn'?

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The R controlled word in 'horn' is 'or'.