Reading Multisyllabic Words with R Controlled Syllables

Miss Kopeck's lesson focuses on r-controlled syllables, explaining how the 'bossy r' changes vowel sounds. The lesson covers common vowel-r combinations and demonstrates how to identify and separate syllables in multi-syllabic words. Students practice reading words with r-controlled vowels and are encouraged to use resources on Seesaw for further learning.

What is an R-controlled syllable?

• A syllable where the vowel sound is controlled by the letter R.

• A syllable where the vowel sound is controlled by a consonant.

• A syllable that ends with a silent E.

• A syllable with two vowels together.

Which of the following is NOT a common R-controlled vowel?

• AR

• ER

• OR

• IR

What sound does the R-controlled vowel 'AR' make?

• Ir

• Ar

• Or

• Er

In the word 'garlic', where should you separate the syllables?

• After the 'g'

• After the 'l'

• After the 'a'

• After the 'r'

How many consonants are there between the vowels in the word 'blubber'?

• None

• Three

• Two

• One

In the word 'turmoil', where should you separate the syllables?

• After the 'r'

• After the 'u'

• After the 'm'

• After the 't'

Which word is correctly separated into syllables?

• Pers-pire

• Flo-rist

• Star-tle

• Bar-ber

In the word 'turnip', where should you separate the syllables?

• After the 't'

• After the 'u'

• After the 'r'

• After the 'n'

Which of the following words contains a common digraph?

• Garlic

• Urchin

• Blubber

• Turmoil

What should you do when you see a word with an R-controlled vowel in Seesaw?

• Write the word down without separating it.

• Only read the first syllable.

• Separate the word into syllables and read it aloud.

• Ignore the R-controlled vowel.