U3W2: R-Controlled /ar/

Front

What is an R-controlled vowel?

Back

An R-controlled vowel is a vowel that is followed by the letter 'r' and the 'r' changes the way the vowel sounds. For example, in the word 'car', the 'a' is controlled by the 'r'.

Front

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

Back

An example of a word with an R-controlled vowel is 'star'. The 'a' is followed by 'r', changing its sound.

Front

What sound does 'ar' make in words?

Back

The 'ar' in words typically makes the sound /ar/, as in 'car' or 'far'.

Front

List three words that contain the 'ar' sound.

Back

Three words that contain the 'ar' sound are 'hard', 'park', and 'smart'.

Front

How does the 'ar' sound differ from the 'a' sound in 'cat'?

Back

The 'ar' sound is pronounced as /ar/, while the 'a' in 'cat' is pronounced as /æ/.

Front

What is the importance of R-controlled vowels in reading?

Back

R-controlled vowels help students understand how certain vowel sounds change when followed by 'r', which is important for accurate pronunciation and reading.

Front

Can you find 'ar' in the middle of a word?

Back

Yes, 'ar' can be found in the middle of words, such as 'garden'.

Front

What is a common mistake when pronouncing R-controlled vowels?

Back

A common mistake is pronouncing the vowel sound without recognizing the influence of the 'r', leading to incorrect pronunciation.

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How do you identify an R-controlled vowel in a word?

Back

You can identify an R-controlled vowel by looking for a vowel followed directly by the letter 'r'.

Front

What is the difference between 'ar' and 'or'?

Back

'Ar' makes the /ar/ sound, while 'or' makes the /or/ sound, as in 'for'.