Words with R-Controlled Vowels

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What is an R-controlled vowel?

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An R-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r' which changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', and 'ur'.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Give an example of a word with the 'ar' sound.

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Car, star, or park.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Give an example of a word with the 'er' sound.

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Her, teacher, or better.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Give an example of a word with the 'ir' sound.

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Bird, shirt, or first.

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CCSS.RF.1.3A

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Give an example of a word with the 'or' sound.

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Horn, short, or form.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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Give an example of a word with the 'ur' sound.

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Burn, turn, or fur.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the sound of 'ar' in the word 'car'?

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

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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 the sound of 'er' in the word 'her'?

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The 'er' in 'her' sounds like 'ur'.

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the sound of 'ir' in the word 'bird'?

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

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CCSS.L.3.2F

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What is the sound of 'or' in the word 'horn'?

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The 'or' in 'horn' sounds like 'or'.

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CCSS.L.1.2D

CCSS.L.K.2C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A