Identifying Vowel Sounds in Words

The video tutorial introduces R-controlled vowels, focusing on ER, IR, and UR sounds. It explains how the presence of 'R' changes the vowel sound and provides examples of words with these sounds in medial and final positions. The tutorial includes templates for teaching and exercises for students to practice identifying and using R-controlled vowels.

What sound do the vowels ER, IR, and UR make when followed by an R?

• Ur

• Ir

• Er

• Ar

Which of the following is an example of an ER word in the medial position?

• Under

• Germ

• Over

• Her

In the word 'germ', where is the ER sound located?

• Not present

• Final

• Medial

• Beginning

Which word contains the ER sound in the final position?

• Her

• Germ

• Verb

• Fern

In the word 'ladder', where is the ER sound located?

• Not present

• Beginning

• Final

• Medial

What change occurs to the vowel sound when an R follows it?

• It becomes longer

• It becomes shorter

• It changes to 'er'

• It remains the same

Which of the following words has the IR sound in the medial position?

• Sir

• Chirp

• Stir

• Fur

In the word 'stir', where is the IR sound located?

• Not present

• Final

• Medial

• Beginning

Which word contains the IR sound in the final position?

• Chirp

• Stir

• Shirt

• Girl

What is the sound of the UR vowel when followed by an R?

• Ar

• Er

• Ur

• Ir