Reading Words with R-Controlled Vowels in Context

This video tutorial reviews how to read words with R-controlled syllables in context. It explains the sounds made by R-controlled vowels and demonstrates a strategy for reading multisyllabic words. The strategy involves identifying R-controlled syllables, blending sounds, and applying this method to read words in passages. The tutorial includes examples and practice exercises to reinforce the learning.

Which sound does the 'ar' in 'car' represent?

• OR sound

• ER sound

• IR sound

• R sound

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

• Write the word on a sticky note

• Look at the word from left to right

• Highlight the R-controlled vowel

• Blend the sounds in each syllable

In the word 'winter', which syllable contains the R-controlled vowel?

• First syllable

• Both syllables

• Second syllable

• Neither syllable

What should you do if you can't write in a book while figuring out a word?

• Use a sticky note

• Skip the word

• Guess the word

• Ask someone else

What is the purpose of highlighting the R-controlled vowel in a word?

• To make it easier to spell

• To skip the word

• To remember the sound it makes

• To make the word look colorful