Reading Strategies and Phonics Concepts

The video tutorial introduces R-controlled vowels, explaining how the letter 'R' affects the sound of preceding vowels. It covers various R-controlled vowel combinations and provides examples. The tutorial includes reading practice and an interactive activity to reinforce the concept, encouraging students to identify vowels and consonants in words.

What is the common letter at the end of the combinations 'er', 'ir', 'ur', 'wr', 'ar', and 'or'?

• A

• R

• O

• E

What is the term used to describe the syllable type where 'R' controls the vowel sound?

• Diphthong

• Silent E

• Vowel team

• R-controlled

Why don't we pronounce 'ER' as 'ee-r'?

• It sounds awkward

• It's silent

• It's a rule

• It's a diphthong

In the word 'Journey', what sound does 'ar' make?

• Ar

• Or

• Air

• Er

What happens when 'R' is combined with a vowel or vowel team?

• It doubles the vowel

• It changes the vowel sound

• It removes the vowel

• It makes the vowel silent

What is the first step when reading big words according to the teacher?

• Look for consonants

• Look for vowels

• Look for prefixes

• Look for syllables

What should you look for between the vowels when reading big words?

• Suffixes

• Consonants

• Syllables

• Prefixes

What tool do some students use to help break words apart?

• Ruler

• Pencil

• Eraser

• Highlighter

What should you do if a word card doesn't have any marks on it?

• Ignore it

• Ask for help

• Write on it

• Skip it

After reading the words, who should you read them to first?

• Your neighbor

• The teacher

• Yourself

• The class