R-Controlled Vowels and Blending Sounds

The video tutorial introduces first-grade students to the concept of 'bossy R' and how it affects vowel sounds. The instructor explains that when vowels are followed by an 'R', they make a specific sound, similar to a race car. The lesson includes blending exercises to form words like 'turn', 'girl', 'dirt', and 'skirt'. Students are encouraged to practice identifying and reading words with 'bossy R' through interactive activities. The session concludes with a review of the learned sounds and words.

What sound do the vowels ER, IR, and UR make when followed by an R?

• Ir

• Or

• Er

• Ar

When blending the sounds 'mmm' and 'turn', what word do you get?

• Yearn

• Turn

• Learn

• Burn

What word is formed by blending the sounds 'g' and 'irl'?

• Gull

• Girl

• Gale

• Goal

Which word is created by blending the sounds 'd' and 'irt'?

• Door

• Dare

• Dirt

• Dart

What is the word formed by blending 'sk' and 'irt'?

• Skull

• Skate

• Skate

• Skirt

What should you do first when reading words independently?

• Read the word aloud

• Circle the R-controlled vowel

• Highlight the vowels

• Underline the consonants

Which of the following is an R-controlled vowel word?

• Cat

• Fish

• Bird

• Dog

What is the word for the picture of a girl?

• Girl

• Woman

• Boy

• Man

What is the word for the picture of a shirt?

• Hat

• Shoes

• Pants

• Shirt

What sound do ER, IR, and UR make, similar to a race car?

• Roar

• Her

• Zoom

• Vroom