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Pirate Adventure with R-Controlled Vowels – ‘R’ changes vowel sounds – When ‘R’ follows a vowel, the sound is different – Examples of R-controlled vowels – car, bird, and star show how ‘ar’ and ‘ir’ sound – Practice matching sentences – Prepare for a fun activity – Get ready to find sentences that match pictures! | This slide introduces the concept of R-controlled vowels, which is when the letter ‘R’ follows a vowel and changes its sound. Use examples like ‘car’, ‘bird’, and ‘star’ to illustrate how the presence of ‘R’ alters the pronunciation. Engage the students with a matching activity where they choose sentences that correspond with pictures depicting R-controlled vowels. This will help them recognize and understand the concept in a fun and interactive way. Prepare a set of pictures and sentences for the activity, ensuring that each student has a chance to participate and apply what they’ve learned about R-controlled vowels.

Understanding R-Controlled Vowels – ‘Bossy R’ changes vowel sounds – Vowels: a, e, i, o, u – ‘R’ after a vowel alters its sound – For example, ‘car’ vs ‘cat’, and ‘fern’ vs ‘fen’. – Practice with r-controlled words – Find words in pictures with ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘or’, ‘ur’. | This slide introduces the concept of r-controlled vowels, often referred to as ‘Bossy R’, to second-grade students. It’s crucial to explain that when the letter ‘R’ follows any vowel, it changes the way the vowel sounds. Provide examples to illustrate how the presence of ‘R’ can alter the pronunciation of a word. Encourage students to practice identifying and pronouncing r-controlled vowels through interactive activities such as matching words to pictures and reading aloud. Use visual aids like images with r-controlled words to reinforce learning. The goal is to help students recognize and understand the unique sound that ‘Bossy R’ creates in words.

R-Controlled Vowels in Words – ‘ar’ makes ‘car’ sound unique – The ‘ar’ in ‘car’ sounds like ‘ahr’ – ‘ir’ gives ‘bird’ its chirp – ‘Bird’ sounds like ‘burd’ with ‘ir’ – ‘er’ roars in ‘tiger’ – In ‘tiger’, ‘er’ sounds like ‘ur’ – Listen for the ‘R’ sound twist | This slide introduces students to the concept of r-controlled vowels, where the letter ‘r’ following a vowel alters its sound. Use pictures of a car, bird, and tiger to visually represent the words and help students connect the images with the sounds. Encourage the students to say the words out loud and listen to how the vowel sound changes because of the ‘r’. This auditory and visual reinforcement will help them grasp the concept of r-controlled vowels. Ask the students to come up with more examples and practice identifying the unique sounds in different words.

R-Controlled Vowel Matching Game – Observe the pictures shown – Match r-controlled words to pictures – Find the word that fits the picture best – Focus on the ‘R’ sound in words – The ‘R’ can make sounds like ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘or’, ‘ur’ – Think: How does ‘R’ change the sound? | This slide introduces a matching game to help students understand r-controlled vowels. Display pictures and provide words with r-controlled vowels. Students will match the word to the correct picture by focusing on the unique sound that ‘R’ makes in the word. For example, ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘fork’, ‘turn’. This activity will help students recognize how the presence of an ‘R’ can change the sound of the vowel preceding it. Encourage students to say the words out loud to hear the r-controlled vowel sounds. This interactive approach reinforces phonics skills and aids in vocabulary development.

Practice Time: Matching Sentences to Pictures – Look at the sentence provided – Observe the picture carefully – Choose the sentence with r-controlled vowels – Sentences like ‘The shark is in the park’ have r-controlled vowels – Match it to the correct picture – Ensure the sentence describes the picture accurately | This slide is for a classroom activity where students will practice identifying r-controlled vowels within sentences and matching them to corresponding pictures. Display a sentence and a picture side by side. Guide the students to look for sentences with r-controlled vowels, such as ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘or’, ‘ur’, and decide which sentence describes the picture they see. For example, if the picture shows a shark at a park, the sentence ‘The shark is in the park’ would be the correct match. Encourage students to explain why they chose the sentence they did, reinforcing their understanding of r-controlled vowels and their ability to use context clues.

Review: The Power of ‘Bossy R’ – Recap on ‘Bossy R’ – ‘Bossy R’ affects how vowels sound in words. – Examples of r-controlled vowels – Can anyone share a word with ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘or’, or ‘ur’? – ‘R’ alters vowel sounds – Like in ‘car’, ‘her’, ‘bird’, ‘corn’, and ‘fur’, the ‘R’ changes the vowel’s sound. – Class participation encouraged | This slide aims to consolidate the day’s learning about r-controlled vowels, often referred to as ‘Bossy R’. Start by asking the class to summarize what they’ve learned about ‘Bossy R’. Encourage students to provide examples of r-controlled vowel words, reinforcing the concept that the presence of an ‘R’ modifies the sound of the preceding vowel. This is a great opportunity for interactive learning; ask students to come up with words on their own and explain how the ‘R’ changes the vowel sound. This will help solidify their understanding and recall of the concept. Prepare to offer praise and gentle corrections as needed to ensure students feel confident in their knowledge.

Class Activity: Craft R-Controlled Sentences – Become the teacher: make a sentence – Use an r-controlled vowel in it – Words like ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘fork’ have r-controlled vowels – Draw a matching picture – Share your sentence and drawing | In this activity, students will apply their understanding of r-controlled vowels by creating their own sentences and accompanying illustrations. This hands-on approach reinforces their learning and allows them to demonstrate their grasp of the concept creatively. Provide examples of r-controlled vowels and words to inspire them. As they share their work, they’ll practice speaking skills and receive peer feedback. For the teacher: prepare a list of r-controlled vowel words as a guide, offer drawing supplies, and create a gallery of their work to celebrate their sentences and drawings.