R-Controlled Vowels and Spelling

This video tutorial focuses on teaching third-grade students about R-controlled vowels. The lesson introduces the concept and provides a routine for practicing spelling words with R-controlled vowels, such as 'certainty', 'earn', 'return', 'search', and 'swerve'. The tutorial also covers high-frequency words like 'system' and 'brought'. Students are encouraged to map sounds, spell, write, and identify R-controlled vowels in words.

What is the focus of this week's spelling lesson?

• Silent letters

• R-controlled vowels

• Vowel digraphs

• Double consonants

Which of the following is NOT part of the spelling routine?

• Circling the pattern

• Tapping the sounds

• Saying the word

• Drawing the word

In the word 'certainty', what is the R-controlled vowel?

• ir

• ear

• er

• ur

What sound does the R-controlled vowel make in 'certainty'?

• ir

• er

• or

• ar

In the word 'earn', which letters form the R-controlled vowel?

• ear

• ir

• er

• ur

What sound does the R-controlled vowel make in 'earn'?

• ir

• er

• or

• ar

In the word 'return', what is the R-controlled vowel?

• ir

• er

• ur

• ear

What sound does the R-controlled vowel make in 'return'?

• er

• ir

• or

• ar

In the word 'search', which letters form the R-controlled vowel?

• ur

• er

• ear

• ir

What sound does the R-controlled vowel make in 'search'?

• ir

• er

• or

• ar