Introduction to R Vowel Patterns

Hello, class! Today, we are going to learn about a special way to spell words that have the letter ‘r’ after a vowel. This can change how the vowel sounds. Let’s explore this together!

What are R Vowel Patterns?

When we talk about R vowel patterns, we mean words where a vowel (like a, e, i, o, u) is followed by the letter ‘r’. The ‘r’ influences how the vowel is pronounced.

Examples of R Vowel Patterns

Here are some examples:

  • ar: in the word “car” the ‘a’ sounds like “ah”.
  • er: in the word “her” the ‘e’ sounds like “ur”.
  • ir: in the word “bird” the ‘i’ sounds like “ur”.
  • or: in the word “for” the ‘o’ sounds like “or”.
  • ur: in the word “fur” the ‘u’ sounds like “ur”.

Key Rules to Remember

  1. Vowel + R = Special Sound: When a vowel is followed by ‘r’, it often changes how we say the vowel.
  2. Know the Patterns: Remember the common patterns: ar, er, ir, or, and ur.
  3. Practice Listening: Sometimes, saying the words out loud can help you hear the difference in sounds.

Tips and Tricks

  • Sound It Out: If you’re unsure about a word, try saying it out loud. Listen for the sound of the vowel before the ‘r’.
  • Flashcards: Create flashcards with words that include these patterns. On one side write the word, and on the other side write the sound it makes.
  • Rhymes: Find words that rhyme with the ones you learn. This can help you remember their sounds!

Questions to Test Your Understanding

Easy Level Questions

  1. How do you spell the word for a vehicle that takes you places? (_____)
  2. What is the word for the opposite of ‘her’? (_____)
  3. How do you spell the word for a flying creature? (_____)
  4. What is the word we use to describe something that is very soft? (_____)
  5. How do you spell the word for a large animal that roars? (_____)
  6. What is the word that means to move quickly? (_____)
  7. How do you spell the word for a man who is not a child? (_____)
  8. What word describes a round fruit that is red or green? (_____)
  9. How do you spell the word for a long, thin piece of wood? (_____)
  10. What is the word for something you wear on your head? (_____)

Medium Level Questions

  1. How do you spell the word for a sound that is made by a bell? (_____)
  2. What is the word for a liquid that you drink? (_____)
  3. How do you spell the word for a small space in a book? (_____)
  4. What is the word for when you don’t know something? (_____)
  5. How do you spell the word for a place where you learn? (_____)
  6. What is the word for the season after winter? (_____)
  7. How do you spell the word for a person who cooks? (_____)
  8. What is the word for something that helps you see? (_____)
  9. How do you spell the word for a large body of water? (_____)
  10. What is the word for a tool used to write? (_____)

Hard Level Questions

  1. How do you spell the word for a part of a plant that grows underground? (_____)
  2. What is the word for a person who travels in space? (_____)
  3. How do you spell the word for a building where people live? (_____)
  4. What is the word for a large piece of land covered with grass? (_____)
  5. How do you spell the word for a person who tells stories? (_____)
  6. What is the word for a game played on a board? (_____)
  7. How do you spell the word for a long journey, especially by sea? (_____)
  8. What is the word for the part of a flower that attracts bees? (_____)
  9. How do you spell the word for a collection of books? (_____)
  10. What is the word for a place where animals are kept for people to see? (_____)

Answers and Explanations

Easy Level Answers

  1. car
  2. him
  3. bird
  4. fur
  5. lion
  6. run
  7. man
  8. apple
  9. stick
  10. hat

Medium Level Answers

  1. ring
  2. water
  3. page
  4. ignorance
  5. school
  6. spring
  7. chef
  8. glasses
  9. ocean
  10. pen

Hard Level Answers

  1. tuber
  2. astronaut
  3. house
  4. meadow
  5. narrator
  6. chess
  7. voyage
  8. petal
  9. library
  10. zoo

Conclusion

Great job today, everyone! Remember, when you see a vowel followed by ‘r’, it often changes the way the vowel sounds. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll spell these words like a pro!