R-Controlled Vowels and Sounds

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