Exploring R-Controlled Vowels: AR, IR/ER/UR, OR

Mr. Stone introduces the concept of 'bossy R' and controlled vowels, explaining how the letter R can change the sound of vowels in words. He provides examples of words with different R-controlled sounds, such as 'er', 'or', 'ir', 'ar', and 'ur'. The lesson includes practical examples and encourages students to recognize these sounds in words. The video concludes with a motivational message to be strong, kind, and smart.

What is another name for the 'bossy R' sound?

• Silent R

• R-controlled vowels

• Hard R

• Soft R

Which of the following words contains the 'er' sound?

• Farm

• Jar

• Corn

• Hurt

What is the correct placement for the word 'hurt'?

• In the 'ir' category

• In the 'er' category

• In the 'or' category

• In the 'ar' category

What is an example of a word with the 'ar' sound?

• Fork

• Farm

• Turn

• Dirt

Which word would you find on a farm?

• Turn

• Farm

• Fork

• Jar

Which word has the 'or' sound?

• Fern

• Corn

• Herb

• First

What is something you might put in a jar?

• Herb

• Food

• Dirt

• Corn

Which word describes a type of plant?

• Fern

• First

• Fork

• Turn

What is the correct placement for the word 'turn'?

• In the 'er' category

• In the 'or' category

• In the 'ir' category

• In the 'ar' category

Which word is associated with eating utensils?

• Dirt

• Herb

• Jar

• Fork