R-Controlled Vowels

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What are R-controlled vowels?

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R-controlled vowels are vowels that are followed by the letter 'r' which alters the way the vowel is pronounced. Examples include 'ar' in 'car', 'er' in 'her', 'ir' in 'bird', 'or' in 'for', and 'ur' in 'fur'.

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Give an example of a word with the 'ar' R-controlled vowel.

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An example of a word with the 'ar' R-controlled vowel is 'car'.

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What is the pronunciation of the 'er' R-controlled vowel?

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The 'er' R-controlled vowel is typically pronounced as /ɜr/, as in the word 'her'.

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List three words that contain the 'ir' R-controlled vowel.

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Three words that contain the 'ir' R-controlled vowel are 'bird', 'girl', and 'shirt'.

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What is the effect of the 'or' R-controlled vowel on pronunciation?

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The 'or' R-controlled vowel is pronounced as /ɔr/, as in the word 'for'.

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Provide an example of a word with the 'ur' R-controlled vowel.

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An example of a word with the 'ur' R-controlled vowel is 'fur'.

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How does the presence of 'r' affect the vowel sound in R-controlled vowels?

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The presence of 'r' changes the way the vowel is pronounced, often making it a unique sound that does not follow the typical short or long vowel rules.

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What is a common mistake students make with R-controlled vowels?

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A common mistake is mispronouncing R-controlled vowels as their regular short or long vowel sounds instead of recognizing the unique sound created by the 'r'.

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Explain the importance of R-controlled vowels in reading and writing.

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R-controlled vowels are important because they help students decode words correctly, improving their reading fluency and comprehension.

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What is the difference between R-controlled vowels and regular vowels?

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Regular vowels can have short or long sounds, while R-controlled vowels have a distinct sound influenced by the 'r' that follows them.