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
- Vowel + R = Special Sound: When a vowel is followed by ‘r’, it often changes how we say the vowel.
- Know the Patterns: Remember the common patterns: ar, er, ir, or, and ur.
- 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
- How do you spell the word for a vehicle that takes you places? (_____)
- What is the word for the opposite of ‘her’? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a flying creature? (_____)
- What is the word we use to describe something that is very soft? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a large animal that roars? (_____)
- What is the word that means to move quickly? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a man who is not a child? (_____)
- What word describes a round fruit that is red or green? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a long, thin piece of wood? (_____)
- What is the word for something you wear on your head? (_____)
Medium Level Questions
- How do you spell the word for a sound that is made by a bell? (_____)
- What is the word for a liquid that you drink? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a small space in a book? (_____)
- What is the word for when you don’t know something? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a place where you learn? (_____)
- What is the word for the season after winter? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a person who cooks? (_____)
- What is the word for something that helps you see? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a large body of water? (_____)
- What is the word for a tool used to write? (_____)
Hard Level Questions
- How do you spell the word for a part of a plant that grows underground? (_____)
- What is the word for a person who travels in space? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a building where people live? (_____)
- What is the word for a large piece of land covered with grass? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a person who tells stories? (_____)
- What is the word for a game played on a board? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a long journey, especially by sea? (_____)
- What is the word for the part of a flower that attracts bees? (_____)
- How do you spell the word for a collection of books? (_____)
- What is the word for a place where animals are kept for people to see? (_____)
Answers and Explanations
Easy Level Answers
- car
- him
- bird
- fur
- lion
- run
- man
- apple
- stick
- hat
Medium Level Answers
- ring
- water
- page
- ignorance
- school
- spring
- chef
- glasses
- ocean
- pen
Hard Level Answers
- tuber
- astronaut
- house
- meadow
- narrator
- chess
- voyage
- petal
- library
- 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!