R-Controlled Vowels: 2-Syllable Word Challenge

The video tutorial focuses on teaching students about two-syllable words, specifically R-controlled syllables. It begins with a review of breaking words into syllables and introduces the concept of R-controlled syllables, where the 'R' influences the vowel sound. The teacher provides examples and explains how to identify vowels and consonants in words. Techniques for splitting words into syllables are demonstrated, followed by practice exercises to reinforce the concept of R-controlled syllables.

What is the purpose of breaking long words into syllables?

• To make them easier to read

• To change their meanings

• To make them longer

• To create new words

What does the 'ar' in 'target' make the vowel sound like?

• ar

• ee

• ai

• oo

In the word 'yogurt', what sound does the 'r' control the 'u' to make?

• oo

• ur

• ar

• er

What does the 'er' in 'burger' make the vowel sound like?

• ar

• ur

• or

• er

How do you label the syllable in 'hermit' that is controlled by 'r'?

• her

• rit

• mit

• erm

What is the correct way to split the word 'circus' into syllables?

• ci-rcus

• cir-cus

• circu-s

• circ-us

How is the word 'hermit' correctly split into syllables?

• he-rmit

• her-mit

• h-ermit

• hermi-t

In the word 'burlap', which syllable is controlled by 'r'?

• bur

• burla

• lap

• burl

What sound does the 'or' in 'florist' make?

• er

• ar

• or

• ur

Which syllable division rule is applied to 'florist'?

• Vowel-Consonant-Consonant-Vowel

• Consonant-Vowel-Consonant

• Vowel-Consonant-Vowel

• Consonant-Vowel