Decoding Strategies for 'or' Sounds

This video tutorial teaches how to read words with r-controlled syllables, focusing on the 'or' sound. It introduces a keyword strategy using 'fork' to remember the 'or' sound and demonstrates how to apply this strategy in reading longer texts. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to decoding words with 'or' and includes an example with the word 'morning'. The lesson concludes with a review of the steps and emphasizes the importance of applying phonics strategies in context.

What is the focus of this lesson regarding words with a vowel followed by 'r'?

• Writing them in sentences

• Understanding their meaning

• Reading them in context

• Learning to spell them correctly

What keyword is used to remember the 'or' sound?

• Corn

• Fork

• Park

• Storm

What common mistake do students make when applying the keyword strategy?

• Using it only in phonics lessons

• Applying it to every word

• Using it for spelling

• Forgetting it in longer texts

What is the first step in decoding a word with 'or'?

• Write it on a sticky note

• Reread the text

• Blend the sounds

• Highlight the 'or'

Why is highlighting the 'or' in a word helpful?

• It helps remember the 'or' sound

• It separates the syllables

• It makes the word easier to spell

• It makes the word look colorful

What should you do after blending the sounds in a word?

• Highlight another part

• Write the word again

• Erase the sticky note

• Reread the text with the word

In the example, what is the first syllable of the word 'morning'?

• Ing

• Morn

• Orn

• Mourn

What suffix is identified in the word 'morning'?

• Or

• Er

• Ing

• Ed

What is the final step in the decoding process?

• Erase the sticky note

• Highlight the entire word

• Reread the text with the decoded word

• Write the word in a sentence

What is the purpose of using sticky notes in this lesson?

• To write down words for focus

• To create a bookmark

• To cover mistakes

• To decorate the book