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Today’s Adventure: Spelling with R Vowel Patterns! – Vowels change when followed by ‘r’ – ‘ar’ says ‘ar’ as in ‘car’ – Like ‘star’, ‘far’, ‘jar’ – ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ all say ‘er’ as in ‘her’ – Words like ‘fern’, ‘bird’, ‘turn’ – Learning ‘r’ patterns improves reading – Recognizing patterns helps us predict spellings | This slide introduces students to the concept that vowels can change sounds when followed by the letter ‘r’. It’s crucial for students to understand these patterns as it aids in both spelling and pronunciation. The ‘ar’ pattern typically sounds like ‘ar’ in ‘car’, while ‘er’, ‘ir’, and ‘ur’ often share the same ‘er’ sound as in ‘her’. By learning these patterns, students can better predict how to spell and pronounce new words, which is an important skill for reading fluency and comprehension. Encourage students to practice with examples and to listen for these sounds in words during reading activities.

R Vowel Patterns in Spelling – Understanding vowel patterns – Vowel patterns are ways that vowels appear in words to make sounds. – Review: What are vowels? – Vowels are ‘a’, ‘e’, ‘i’, ‘o’, ‘u’ (and sometimes ‘y’). – Patterns help with reading & spelling – Recognizing patterns helps us predict the sound of a word. – ‘R’ changes vowel sounds – When ‘r’ follows a vowel, it alters the way the vowel sounds. | This slide introduces the concept of vowel patterns, focusing on how the letter ‘r’ affects the sound of the vowels that come before it. Start by reviewing the vowels with the class, then explain that patterns in words can give us clues about how to read and spell them. Emphasize the ‘r’ vowel patterns by showing examples like ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘stir’, ‘for’, and ‘fur’. Explain that the ‘r’ changes the sound of the vowel that comes before it, which is why these patterns are important to recognize. Encourage students to think of more examples and to listen for the ‘r’ sound in words during reading exercises.

Meet the R Vowels – ‘ar’ as in ‘car’ – The ‘ar’ sound is like a pirate’s ‘arr!’ – ‘er’ as in ‘her’ – ‘er’ sounds like ‘her’ without the ‘h’ – ‘ir’ as in ‘bird’ – ‘ir’ makes the same sound as in ‘bird’ – ‘or’ as in ‘for’ – ‘or’ is just like the word ‘for’ – ‘ur’ as in ‘fur’ – ‘ur’ sounds like ‘fur’, warm and fuzzy | This slide introduces the students to the different sounds that the letter ‘r’ can make when combined with vowels. It’s important to emphasize the pronunciation of each r-controlled vowel pattern by saying them out loud and providing clear examples. Encourage the students to repeat the sounds after you, ensuring they understand the distinct sound each combination makes. Practice with additional words if time allows, and consider pairing this activity with a fun game or song to reinforce the sounds.

R-Controlled Vowel Patterns: Matching Game – Match words to r vowel sounds – Drag and drop words to patterns – Group activity: find matches together – Work with friends to match words like ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘stir’ to their sounds – Listen and learn the sounds – Pay attention to how the ‘r’ changes the vowel sound in each word | This interactive slide is for a matching game where students will engage in a group activity to match words to their corresponding r-controlled vowel sounds. The drag and drop feature makes the activity hands-on and fun, promoting active learning. Encourage students to pronounce the words as they match them to reinforce the sound patterns. The group aspect fosters teamwork and peer learning. As a teacher, facilitate the activity by guiding students who may struggle and ensure that each child participates. Possible words for the activity include ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘stir’, ‘fork’, ‘burn’. Discuss with the class how the presence of ‘r’ influences the pronunciation of the preceding vowel.

Spelling with R Vowels – Understanding r vowel patterns – Words like ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘turn’ have unique sounds because of the ‘r’ – Tips for remembering patterns – Use rhymes and songs to remember how ‘ar’, ‘ir’, ‘ur’ sound in words – Class practice: Spelling together – We’ll spell words aloud as a group to practice our r vowels – Encouragement and support | This slide introduces students to the concept of r-controlled vowel patterns, which are an important part of spelling in English. Start by explaining how the letter ‘r’ changes the sound of the vowels before it. Provide memorable tips, such as rhymes or songs, to help students recall these patterns. Engage the class in a group activity where they spell words with r vowel patterns aloud, fostering a supportive environment where students can learn from each other. Offer praise and assistance as needed to ensure all students feel confident in their ability to spell these types of words.

Word Hunt: R Vowel Patterns – Find r-pattern words in a book – Look for words like ‘car’, ‘bird’, or ‘stir’ – Record the words in your notebook – Write each word and the sentence you found it in – Share your findings with the class – Be ready to tell us why you think it’s an r-pattern word | This activity is designed to help students recognize and understand r vowel patterns in words, which is an important skill in reading and spelling. Encourage students to look for words that contain ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘or’, and ‘ur’ sounds. They should write down the words along with the sentences they found them in to understand the context. During the next class, create a collaborative environment where students can share their words and discuss the r-patterns they discovered. This will not only reinforce their learning but also allow them to learn from each other. Provide guidance on how to identify r vowel patterns and encourage them to explain their thinking process when sharing.

Create Your Own R Vowel Words – Understand r vowel patterns – Patterns like ‘ar’, ‘er’, ‘ir’, ‘or’, ‘ur’ make up r vowel sounds. – Listen to the sounds they make – Say words like ‘car’, ‘her’, ‘bird’, ‘corn’, ‘fur’ and listen to the r sound. – Class activity: Word creation – Use the patterns to make new words and write them on the board. – Share your words with the class | This slide introduces a class activity focused on understanding and using r vowel patterns. Start by explaining the concept of r vowel patterns and how they are used to spell different words. Have the students listen to the pronunciation of example words to familiarize themselves with the sounds. Then, invite the students to create their own words using these patterns and write them on the board for the class to see. This activity encourages creativity and helps reinforce their understanding of r vowel sounds in a fun and interactive way. Possible activities could include making a list of words for each r vowel pattern, a spelling bee using r vowel words, or creating sentences with their new words.

Story Time: Listening for R-Vowel Words – Listen to a story with R-vowel words – Raise your hand for each R-vowel word – Recall and list the R-vowel words after – Words like ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘stir’, ‘for’ – Discuss the sounds R-vowel words make – Notice how the ‘r’ changes the vowel sound | This interactive story time activity is designed to help students recognize and understand r-vowel patterns in words. As the story is read aloud, students will actively listen for words containing r-vowel patterns and raise their hand when they identify one. After the story, engage the class in a discussion to list out the words they heard. This will reinforce their listening skills and their ability to discern the r-vowel pattern. Encourage them to think about how the presence of ‘r’ affects the pronunciation of the vowel. For example, the ‘a’ in ‘car’ sounds different from the ‘a’ in ‘cat’. This activity will help solidify their understanding of variant vowels and their phonetic sounds.

Let’s Practice R Vowel Patterns! – Complete the r-vowel worksheet – Fill in blanks with words like ‘star’, ‘bird’, ‘car’ – Help friends with tricky words – Group review of worksheet answers – We’ll check the answers as a class and learn together – Understanding through collaboration – Discuss what helped you figure out the words | This slide introduces a class activity focused on practicing r-vowel patterns through an individual worksheet. Students are encouraged to fill in the blanks with appropriate r-vowel words, assist their peers if needed, and prepare for a group review of the answers. This activity aims to reinforce their understanding of r-vowel patterns in a collaborative and supportive environment. As a teacher, prepare a worksheet with sentences containing blanks where r-vowel words fit. Monitor the class as they work, offering help as needed. After completion, lead a discussion where students can share their answers and the strategies they used to determine the correct words. This will help them learn from each other and clarify any misunderstandings.

Spelling Bee: Mastering R-Vowel Words – Engage in a class Spelling Bee – Get ready to spell words with r-vowel patterns out loud – Take turns spelling r-vowel words – Each student will have a chance to spell a word – Support your classmates – Encourage and cheer for each other during the Bee – Reflect on the learning experience – Think about the words you found easy or challenging | This slide sets the stage for a classroom Spelling Bee activity focused on r-vowel pattern words. The activity is designed to be interactive and supportive, with students taking turns to spell words and cheering for their peers. It’s an opportunity for students to practice and showcase their understanding of the r-vowel patterns they’ve learned. Teachers should prepare a list of words with r-vowel patterns appropriate for third graders and guide the activity to ensure a positive and encouraging atmosphere. After the Spelling Bee, facilitate a discussion where students can reflect on the words they spelled and discuss the patterns they noticed. This will reinforce their learning and help them recognize r-vowel patterns in future reading and writing activities.

Conclusion & Homework: Mastering R Vowel Patterns – Celebrate learning r vowel patterns – Homework: Craft a short story – Use your creativity and have fun with the story – Include 10 words with r vowel patterns – Words like ‘car’, ‘bird’, ‘stir’, ‘for’, and ‘pear’ – Practice is key to perfection | Well done on today’s lesson about r vowel patterns! For homework, I’d like each of you to write a short story. Make sure to include at least 10 different words that have the r vowel patterns we’ve learned about, such as ‘star’, ‘flower’, ‘chair’, ‘bear’, and ‘storm’. This will help you become more familiar with these patterns and how they are used in everyday language. Remember, the more you practice, the better you’ll get at recognizing and using these patterns in your writing and reading. Next class, we’ll share some of our stories and celebrate our hard work!