Phonics: Module 9, Lesson 3 (Day 43): r-Controlled Vowels

Phonics: Lesson 3 - Sorting r-Controlled Vowels

Introduction

Today, you will sort words with r-controlled vowels (er, ir, ur).


R-Controlled vowels, sometimes referred to as r-influenced vowels, occur when a vowel is followed by the letter “r” and the sound of r impacts the vowel sound.

r-controlled vowels
teacher
girl
nurse

Common Features Sort


Read each word. Sort the words by common characteristics (clothing, people, or food).