The video tutorial introduces the concept of 'bossy R' and how it affects the pronunciation of vowels. It explains the different sounds produced when vowels A, O, E, I, and U are combined with R. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises for reading R-controlled words, emphasizing the importance of identifying R-controlled vowels in words. The video concludes with tips for parents to help their children practice these concepts.

What is the main topic of the video?

• Basic math

• Learning numbers

• R-controlled vowels

• Animal sounds

Which letters are considered vowels?

• p, q, r, s, t

• h, j, k, l, m

• a, e, i, o, u

• b, c, d, f, g

What sound does 'ar' make?

• ir

• ar

• or

• er

Which of the following words contains an 'or' sound?

• bird

• clerk

• corn

• hurt

What sound do 'er', 'ir', and 'ur' produce?

• er

• ar

• ir

• or

Which word contains an 'er' sound?

• corn

• serve

• start

• bird

In the word 'bird', which part is the R-controlled vowel?

• b

• ir

• d

• bi

What is the R-controlled vowel in 'hurt'?

• hu

• ur

• rt

• hur

Which of these is a four-letter word with an R-controlled vowel?

• start

• bird

• serve

• corn

Which word has a five-letter R-controlled vowel?

• start

• bird

• serve

• corn