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Treasure Hunt: R-Controlled Vowels – Discover R-controlled vowels – Understanding R-controlled vowels – Vowels that change sound when followed by ‘r’ – Examples: ar, er, ir, or, ur – ‘car’, ‘her’, ‘bird’, ‘fork’, ‘fur’ – Match words with pictures | This slide introduces the concept of R-controlled vowels to second graders through an engaging treasure hunt theme. Begin by explaining that when a vowel is followed by an ‘r’, it makes a unique sound. These are called R-controlled vowels. Provide examples for each type of R-controlled vowel: ‘ar’ as in ‘car’, ‘er’ as in ‘her’, ‘ir’ as in ‘bird’, ‘or’ as in ‘fork’, and ‘ur’ as in ‘fur’. Then, have students match words containing these vowel sounds to corresponding pictures, reinforcing their understanding through visual association. This activity will help students recognize and pronounce R-controlled vowels in different words.

Meet the Pirate ‘R’: Master of the Vowels – Pirate ‘R’ changes vowel sounds – ‘R’ takes control after a vowel – Listen to the ‘R’-controlled sounds – car, bird, turn, fork – Practice with examples – Try saying: star, chart, farm, and shark | This slide introduces the concept of ‘R’-controlled vowels to second-grade students. Explain that when the letter ‘R’ follows a vowel, it alters the way the vowel sounds. This is similar to a pirate taking control of a ship; the ‘R’ takes control of the vowel. Provide auditory examples of how each vowel sounds before and after ‘R’ is added, such as ‘a’ in ‘car’ versus ‘a’ in ‘cat’. Encourage the students to listen and repeat the ‘R’-controlled sounds. Engage them in practicing with words that have ‘R’-controlled vowels and use pictures to help them associate the words with their meanings. During the next class, plan activities where students can match ‘R’-controlled words with pictures and use these words in sentences to reinforce their understanding.

The Sound of ‘ar’: R-Controlled Vowels – ‘ar’ sounds like ‘car’ – Practice saying ‘ar’ – Repeat after me: ‘ar’, ‘ar’, ‘ar’! – Words with ‘ar’: car, star, jar – ‘Car’ zooms, ‘star’ shines, ‘jar’ holds things – Match ‘ar’ words with pictures | This slide introduces the ‘ar’ sound, an important r-controlled vowel pattern for second graders. Start by saying the word ‘car’ and emphasizing the ‘ar’ sound. Have the students practice the ‘ar’ sound in isolation and then in words. Use common ‘ar’ words such as ‘car’, ‘star’, and ‘jar’ for practice. Encourage the students to repeat the words after you, focusing on the ‘ar’ sound. Then, show pictures of a car, a star, and a jar, and have the students match the word to the correct picture. This visual association reinforces their understanding of the ‘ar’ sound in different words. For the activity, consider having printed pictures or flashcards for a hands-on matching game.

The Sound of ‘er’: R-Controlled Vowels – ‘er’ sounds like ‘teacher’ – Practice saying ‘er’ – Repeat after me: ‘er’ as in ‘teacher’ – Words with ‘er’: ‘teacher’, ‘her’, ‘flower’ – ‘her’ has the ‘er’ sound, and ‘flower’ ends with ‘er’ – Match ‘er’ words with pictures | This slide introduces the ‘er’ sound, an important r-controlled vowel pattern in English. Start by explaining that ‘er’ often sounds the same at the end of words, like in ‘teacher’. Have the class practice saying ‘er’ in unison, then with the words ‘teacher’, ‘her’, and ‘flower’. Use pictures to help students connect the sound to familiar words. For the activity, provide images that correspond to ‘er’ words and have students match them. This reinforces their understanding of the sound and its usage in different words. Encourage students to listen for the ‘er’ sound in words they hear throughout the day for additional practice.

The Sound of ‘ir’: Like a Bird! – ‘ir’ sounds like ‘bird’ – The ‘ir’ in ‘bird’ makes the same sound in ‘stir’ and ‘third’. – Repeat words: ‘bird’, ‘stir’, ‘third’ – Say them out loud: ‘bird’, ‘stir’, ‘third’. – Match ‘ir’ words with pictures – Practice makes perfect! – Keep practicing ‘ir’ words to get better! | This slide introduces the ‘ir’ sound to second graders, using the word ‘bird’ as a primary example. Emphasize the pronunciation of ‘ir’ and encourage students to repeat after you. Use visual aids like pictures of a bird, someone stirring, and a medal for third place to help students connect the sound to the words. Have the students practice saying ‘bird’, ‘stir’, and ‘third’ out loud to reinforce the sound. Include an activity where students match ‘ir’ words to corresponding pictures. Remind them that practice is key to mastering r-controlled vowels.

The Sound of ‘or’: R-Controlled Vowels – ‘or’ sounds like ‘fork’ – Practice with ‘fork’ – Say ‘fork’ and listen to the ‘or’ – Use ‘storm’ and ‘short’ – Find ‘or’ in ‘storm’ and ‘short’ – Match words to pictures – Choose correct ‘or’ word for each image | This slide introduces the ‘or’ sound, an important r-controlled vowel pattern for second graders. Start by saying the word ‘fork’ and emphasizing the ‘or’ sound. Have students repeat after you. Then, practice the ‘or’ sound using words like ‘fork’, ‘storm’, and ‘short’. Use pictures to help students connect the sound to the words. For example, show a picture of a fork and have students match the word ‘fork’ to the picture. Do the same with ‘storm’ and ‘short’. This visual and auditory association will help solidify their understanding of the ‘or’ sound in different words. Encourage students to come up with other words that have the ‘or’ sound and draw their own pictures to match.

The Sound of ‘ur’: Words in Action – ‘ur’ sounds like ‘nurse’ – It’s the same sound you hear in ‘nurse’ – Practice saying ‘nurse’ – Let’s all say ‘nurse’ together out loud – Repeat ‘fur’ and ‘turn’ – Now let’s say ‘fur’ like a fluffy cat, and ‘turn’ like turning a page – Match ‘ur’ words with pictures | This slide is focused on teaching second graders the ‘ur’ sound, which is often found in words like ‘nurse’, ‘fur’, and ‘turn’. Start by explaining the sound and then engage the class in a group repetition exercise to practice the pronunciation. Use visual aids like pictures of a nurse, a furry animal, and a turning sign to help students connect the sound with familiar objects. Encourage the students to come up with other words that have the ‘ur’ sound and use those words in sentences. This will help reinforce their understanding and ability to recognize the ‘ur’ sound in different words.

Matching R-Controlled Words with Pictures – Observe the picture closely – Say the word out loud – Think about the sound the object makes – Find the r-controlled vowel – Look for ar, er, ir, or, ur in words – Match the word to the picture – Choose the word that fits the image | This slide is for a class activity where students will practice matching words containing r-controlled vowels to corresponding pictures. Display various pictures and have a list of r-controlled words ready. Students should look at each picture, pronounce what they see, and then determine the correct r-controlled vowel in the word that matches the picture. For example, a picture of a ‘shirt’ should be matched with ‘ir’ because ‘shirt’ has an ‘ir’ r-controlled vowel sound. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of r-controlled vowels and how they alter the sound of the words. Prepare to assist students who may struggle with identifying the correct vowel sounds and provide immediate feedback to ensure comprehension.

R-Controlled Vowel Hunt Activity – Let’s go on a classroom treasure hunt! – Find objects with r-controlled vowels – Look for ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘or’, ‘ur’ in words – Work with a buddy to make a list – See how many r-controlled words you discover | This class activity is designed to be a fun and interactive way for students to engage with r-controlled vowels. Set up the classroom with various objects that have r-controlled vowels in their names. Students will pair up and search the room to find these objects and write down the words they find. For example, ‘car’, ‘fern’, ‘bird’, ‘fork’, ‘curl’. After the hunt, pairs can share their lists with the class. This will help reinforce their understanding of r-controlled vowels in a memorable way. Provide guidance and ensure each pair has a chance to find multiple items. Consider offering stickers or small rewards for participation.

R-Controlled Vowel Mastery – Congrats on the vowel treasure hunt! – ‘R’ is the boss of the vowel – When ‘R’ follows a vowel, it changes the way the vowel sounds. – Practice makes perfect – Keep finding r-controlled words in your reading. – You’re becoming experts! | This slide is meant to wrap up the lesson on r-controlled vowels, reinforcing the concept that the presence of an ‘R’ after a vowel alters its sound. Praise the students for their engagement in the treasure hunt activity, which helped them identify r-controlled words. Remind them that understanding this concept is key to improving their reading and spelling skills. Encourage them to continue practicing by looking for r-controlled vowels in everything they read. This will help solidify their understanding and recognition of these vowel patterns. As they become more familiar with these patterns, their fluency in reading and writing will improve.