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Exploring R-Controlled Vowels – Discover R-controlled vowels – Vowels that change sound when followed by ‘r’ – ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ make similar sounds – These vowels often sound the same, like ‘er’ in ‘her’ – Examples: ‘her’, ‘bird’, ‘fur’ – ‘her’ has ‘er’, ‘bird’ has ‘ir’, and ‘fur’ has ‘ur’ – Practice with fun activities | Introduce the concept of R-controlled vowels to the students, explaining that these are special vowels where the ‘r’ changes the way the vowel sounds. Use common examples like ‘her’, ‘bird’, and ‘fur’ to illustrate the ‘er’, ‘ir’, and ‘ur’ sounds. Engage the class by asking if they can think of other words with these sounds. Plan interactive activities where students can practice identifying and using R-controlled vowels in words. This will help them recognize patterns and improve their reading and pronunciation skills.

R-Controlled Vowels: er, ir, ur – What are R-Controlled Vowels? – Vowels followed by ‘R’ have special sounds. – ‘R’ changes vowel sounds – Sounds of ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ – Each makes a sound like ‘er’ in ‘her’. – Practice with examples – Find words with ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ and say them aloud. | Introduce the concept of R-controlled vowels to the students, explaining that these are special cases in English where the vowel sound is not long or short, but is influenced by the letter ‘R’. Emphasize that the ‘R’ changes the way the vowel is pronounced. Give examples of each sound: ‘er’ as in ‘her’, ‘ir’ as in ‘bird’, and ‘ur’ as in ‘turn’. Use audio clips or speak the sounds aloud to the class. For practice, have students find examples in their reading books or come up with words on their own that contain these R-controlled vowel sounds. This will help them recognize and pronounce these sounds in different words.

The Sound of ‘er’: R-Controlled Vowels – ‘er’ sounds like ‘teacher’ – Practice saying ‘er’ – Repeat after me: ‘er’! – Words with ‘er’: her, fern, tiger – ‘Her’ has ‘er’, so does ‘fern’, and ‘tiger’ roars with ‘er’ – Let’s say them together! | This slide introduces the ‘er’ sound, an important r-controlled vowel pattern for second graders. Start by explaining that ‘er’ often sounds the same at the end of many words, like ‘teacher’. Have the class repeat the ‘er’ sound after you to practice. Then, use words that they are familiar with, such as ‘her’, ‘fern’, and ‘tiger’, to show ‘er’ in context. Encourage the students to say the words out loud as a group to reinforce the sound. Make sure to articulate clearly and give positive feedback as they practice. This will help them recognize and pronounce ‘er’ correctly in different words.

The Sound of ‘ir’: R-Controlled Vowels – ‘ir’ sounds like ‘bird’ – It’s the same ‘ir’ you hear in ‘bird’. Can you say ‘bird’? – Practice making the ‘ir’ sound – Everyone say ‘ir’ together! – Words with ‘ir’: ‘stir’, ‘whirl’, ‘third’ – ‘Stir’ as in mixing, ‘whirl’ like spinning around, and ‘third’ is after second. | This slide focuses on teaching second-grade students the ‘ir’ sound in r-controlled vowels. Start by explaining that ‘ir’ makes the same sound as in the word ‘bird’. Have the students practice saying ‘ir’ to get comfortable with the sound. Then, move on to examples. Use ‘stir’ to explain that it means to mix something, ‘whirl’ to describe something spinning, and ‘third’ to teach them it’s the number after second. Encourage the students to repeat the words after you and to come up with other words that have the ‘ir’ sound. This will help them recognize and pronounce ‘ir’ in different words.

The Sound of ‘ur’: R-Controlled Vowels – ‘ur’ sound as in ‘turn’ – Practice saying ‘ur’ Let’s all say ‘ur’ together! – Examples: ‘fur’, ‘burn’, ‘nurse’ Words with ‘ur’ sound cozy and warm. – Finding ‘ur’ in words Can you spot ‘ur’ in other words? | This slide introduces the ‘ur’ sound, an important r-controlled vowel pattern for second graders. Start by explaining that when ‘r’ follows a vowel, it changes the way the vowel sounds. Demonstrate the ‘ur’ sound using the word ‘turn’ and encourage the class to repeat it after you. Provide clear examples like ‘fur’, ‘burn’, and ‘nurse’ to illustrate the sound. Engage the students by asking them to practice saying ‘ur’ and to come up with additional words that contain the ‘ur’ sound. This will help them recognize the pattern in different words and improve their reading skills. For the activity, students can search for words with the ‘ur’ sound in their favorite books or in the classroom and share them with their peers.

R-Controlled Vowel Matching Game – Match words to r-controlled sounds – Is it ‘er’, ‘ir’, or ‘ur’? – Look at the word I show you – Tell me the correct sound | This interactive game is designed to help students recognize and differentiate between the r-controlled vowel sounds ‘er’, ‘ir’, and ‘ur’. Display a word without its r-controlled vowel and ask the students to choose the correct vowel sound that completes the word. For example, show ‘b_rd’ and let them decide if it is ‘bird’, ‘berd’, or ‘burd’. This activity will reinforce their understanding of r-controlled vowels in a fun and engaging way. Prepare a list of words for the game, ensuring a mix of difficulty levels. Encourage students to explain their reasoning for their choices to foster deeper learning.

Fill in the Blanks with R-Controlled Vowels – Complete sentences with r-controlled vowels – I’ll give a sentence with a missing word – You fill in the blank with er, ir, or ur – Example: The b__d is in the sky – What r-controlled vowel makes the word ‘bird’? | This slide is an interactive activity designed to help students practice using r-controlled vowels (er, ir, ur) in context. Start by explaining that r-controlled vowels are vowels followed by an ‘r’ that change the way the vowel sounds. Then, present sentences with missing words for students to fill in the blanks with the correct r-controlled vowel sound. For the example provided, guide students to understand that the correct vowel is ‘ir’ to make the word ‘bird’. Encourage students to say the words out loud to hear the correct vowel sound. This activity will help reinforce their understanding of r-controlled vowels in a fun and engaging way.

Class Activity: R-Controlled Vowel Word Creation – Create words with ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ – Teacher provides letters for word-making – Use r-controlled vowels in your words – Examples: ‘bird’, ‘turn’, ‘her’ – Let’s make as many words as we can! | This activity is designed to help students practice using r-controlled vowels in a fun and interactive way. Provide a set of letters to the class and ask them to form words that contain the r-controlled vowels ‘er’, ‘ir’, or ‘ur’. Encourage creativity and participation by seeing how many words they can come up with. You can turn this into a friendly competition to see who can make the most words. Possible activities for different students could include: 1) Drawing pictures to illustrate the words they create, 2) Writing sentences using their words, 3) Acting out the meanings of the words, 4) Creating a word wall with their new vocabulary. This will help reinforce their understanding of how r-controlled vowels influence the pronunciation and meaning of words.

Conclusion: R-Controlled Vowels – Celebrating our ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ knowledge – Share a new word you’ve learned – Did you learn ‘fern’, ‘stir’, ‘turn’? Share yours! – ‘R’ influences vowel sounds – ‘R’ can make vowels sound the same, like ‘her’ and ‘fur’. – Practice makes perfect! | As we wrap up today’s lesson, congratulate the students on their hard work learning about r-controlled vowels. Encourage them to share new words they’ve discovered, reinforcing their understanding of ‘er’, ‘ir’, and ‘ur’. Highlight the importance of the letter ‘R’ and how it changes the pronunciation of the vowels it follows. For homework, ask students to find more words with r-controlled vowels and use them in sentences. This will help solidify their grasp of the concept. In the next class, review these words and practice pronunciation to ensure retention and confidence in using r-controlled vowels.

Class Activity: R-Controlled Vowel Word Hunt – Explore the classroom for r-controlled vowels – Find objects or pictures with er, ir, ur sounds – Work with a buddy to list your words – Get ready to share your findings | This activity is designed to be a fun and interactive way for students to apply their knowledge of r-controlled vowels. Have the students move around the classroom in pairs, searching for objects or images that contain the ‘er’, ‘ir’, or ‘ur’ sounds. They should write down the words they find associated with these objects or pictures. After the hunt, each pair will present their list to the class, allowing students to learn from each other. Possible objects or pictures might include ‘fern’, ‘bird’, or ‘curl’. This will help reinforce their understanding of r-controlled vowels in a memorable way. Make sure to supervise the activity to ensure all students are participating and to assist any pair that may need help.