In this video, Mrs. Keough introduces third graders to Unit 9 Week 2, focusing on phonics and spelling. The lesson covers controlled sounds, particularly how 'ar' and 'or' can sound like 'er' in multi-syllabic words. Students practice spelling with examples like 'flavor' and 'solar'. The session concludes with an introduction to writing uppercase cursive letters N and M.

What sound does 'ar' make in the word 'car'?

• er

• or

• ar

• ir

Which of the following is NOT a sound practiced in the phonics drill?

• ar

• or

• er

• ur

What materials did Mrs. Keough ask students to have ready?

• Pencil and paper

• Textbook and workbook

• Markers and erasers

• Castle book and student notebook

In multi-syllabic words, 'ar' and 'or' can also be pronounced as?

• or

• er

• ar

• ir

What is the correct pronunciation of 'beggar'?

• beg-gar

• beg-er

• beg-or

• beg-ar

In the word 'doctor', what sound does 'or' make?

• ir

• er

• or

• ar

Which word demonstrates 'ar' pronounced as 'er'?

• Major

• Car

• Bird

• Popular

During the drill sounds practice, which sound is NOT focused on?

• or

• ar

• ir

• er

What is the most common spelling for the 'er' sound at the end of multi-syllabic words?

• or

• ar

• er

• ir

Which word is used to practice spelling options for the 'er' sound?

• Temper

• Solar

• All of the above

• Flavor