R-Controlled Syllables: IR and UR

This video tutorial teaches how to read words with R-controlled syllables IR and UR, focusing on the ur sound they produce, as in 'girl' and 'turtle'. It explains the concept of R-controlled syllables, provides examples, and guides viewers through the process of reading words containing these syllables. The lesson emphasizes the importance of recognizing these syllables and blending sounds to read words accurately.

What is an R-controlled syllable?

• A syllable with a vowel followed by the letter R

• A syllable with a vowel followed by a consonant

• A syllable with two vowels together

• A syllable with a silent letter

How does the letter R affect the vowel sound in an R-controlled syllable?

• It makes the vowel silent

• It changes the vowel sound to a new sound

• It doubles the vowel sound

• It has no effect on the vowel sound

What sound does the IR syllable make, as in the word 'girl'?

• ar

• or

• ir

• ur

Which word is used to illustrate the sound of the UR syllable?

• Star

• Turtle

• Bird

• Car

What sound does the UR syllable make, as in the word 'turtle'?

• ar

• or

• ir

• ur

In the word 'sir', what sound does the IR syllable make?

• ur

• ir

• or

• ar

What is the first step in reading a word with an R-controlled syllable?

• Guess the word

• Look at the word from right to left

• Look at the word from left to right

• Ignore the R-controlled syllable

Which of the following words contains an IR syllable?

• Car

• Firm

• Turn

• Star

Which of the following words contains a UR syllable?

• Turtle

• Bird

• Car

• Star

What is the key takeaway from the lesson on IR and UR syllables?

• IR and UR make different sounds

• IR and UR both make the 'ur' sound

• IR and UR are not R-controlled syllables

• IR makes the 'ar' sound and UR makes the 'or' sound