What will my child learn in "R-Controlled Vowels: 'ar' and 'or'"?

When a vowel is followed by the letter 'r', the 'r' changes the sound of the vowel. It's often called 'Bossy R'! This 2nd Grade English lesson builds the skill Long Vowel Patterns with a concept card and practice.

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"R-Controlled Vowels: 'ar' and 'or'" is a 2nd Grade English lesson in the Vowel Patterns & R-Control unit, designed for students around ages 7-8.

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R-Controlled Vowels: 'ar' and 'or'

~8 min

When a vowel is followed by the letter 'r', the 'r' changes the sound of the vowel. It's often called 'Bossy R'!

R-Controlled Vowels: 'ar' and 'or'

Which word has the 'ar' sound? 1. bird 2. cart 3. corn 4. fur