Reading Words with R-Controlled Syllables: The OR Sound

This lesson teaches how to read words with R-controlled syllables, focusing on the OR sound as in 'fork'. It explains the concept of R-controlled syllables, where a vowel followed by 'R' changes the vowel sound. The lesson provides examples and practice with words like 'born' and 'chord', emphasizing the importance of blending sounds to read words correctly.

What is a common mistake when reading R-controlled syllables?

• Reading the vowel and R as separate sounds

• Ignoring the R completely

• Pronouncing the R before the vowel

• Reading the word backwards

How does the OR syllable sound in the word 'fork'?

• It sounds like 'far'

• It sounds like 'fir'

• It sounds like 'for'

• It sounds like 'fur'

What is the correct way to read the word 'born'?

• Buh-r-n

• Buh-o-r-n

• Buh-ar-n

• Buh-or-n

Which of the following words contains the OR syllable?

• Cared

• Card

• Cord

• Curd

What is the first step in reading a word with an R-controlled syllable?

• Identify the R-controlled syllable

• Sound out each letter individually

• Guess the word based on context

• Read the word backwards