Exploring R-Controlled Vowels: or and ore

The video tutorial introduces R-controlled vowels, focusing on the sounds created when 'R' follows a vowel. It includes a phonics warm-up with exercises to transform words by changing vowel sounds to 'or'. The tutorial explores words with 'OR' and 'ORE' sounds, identifying spelling patterns and grouping words based on these patterns. The lesson emphasizes the position of 'OR' and 'ORE' in words, helping students understand when to use each spelling.

What happens when an 'R' is placed next to a vowel?

• It makes the word longer

• It has no effect

• It changes the sound of the vowel

• It creates a new word

What new word is formed when changing the 'UT' in 'shut' to 'OR'?

• Shore

• Shoot

• Short

• Shout

Which sound does 'ORE' in 'store' represent?

• Ar

• Ir

• Er

• Or

What is the correct spelling for the word with an 'OR' sound in 'sport'?

• Spourt

• Sport

• Sporte

• Spore

Where is 'OR' typically located in words?

• In the middle or beginning

• Only at the beginning

• At the end

• Only in the middle

Where is 'ORE' typically located in words?

• At the end

• In the middle

• At the beginning

• Randomly placed

What pattern is observed with the spelling of 'born' and 'fort'?

• Both use 'OR'

• Both use 'ORE'

• One uses 'OR' and the other 'ORE'

• No specific pattern

What does the combination 'OR' in 'north' signify about its sound?

• It sounds like 'er'

• It sounds like 'ar'

• It sounds like 'or'

• It has no special sound

In the word 'chore', what does 'ORE' indicate about its pronunciation?

• Sounds like 'ore'

• Sounds like 'oor'

• No indication on pronunciation

• Sounds like 'or'

How do 'OR' and 'ORE' differ in their placement within words?

• Both are used interchangeably anywhere in words

• Both are typically used at the beginning of words

• 'ORE' is used at the end, 'OR' in the middle or beginning

• 'OR' is used at the end, 'ORE' in the middle