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Bossy R Takes Over

R-Controlled Vowels: AR

Day 71of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand how 'r' changes vowel sounds

2

Recognize 'ar' as an r-controlled vowel sound

3

Identify words with 'ar' sound

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 19:1

“The heavens declare the glory of God. The skies show his handiwork.”

— Psalm 19:1 (WEB)

Uses 'ar' word 'declare' to connect phonics learning with God's creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • R-controlled vowel cards
  • Picture cards
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Stuffed animal or puppet
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Introduce 'Bossy R' puppet who changes vowel sounds. Explain how 'r' is special and can make vowels sound different.

💭 Review Question: Can you make the /ar/ sound?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how 'ar' changes vowel sound. Show examples like 'car', 'star', 'park'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • When 'r' comes after a vowel, it changes the sound
  • 'Ar' makes a special sound different from other vowels
  • Listen for the /ar/ sound in words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of with the /ar/ sound?
  • Can you find things in the room that might have an 'ar' sound?
3Activity: Bossy R Sound Hunt (7 min)
hands-on

Students find and sort picture cards with 'ar' sounds

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread picture cards around the room
  2. Have students find cards with /ar/ sounds
  3. Sort cards into 'ar' sound group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps identify 'ar' sounds

Challenge: Students write 'ar' words they find

4Closing (3 min)

Review what we learned about 'Bossy R'

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes 'r' special?
  • What sound does 'ar' make?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for making language fun and helping us learn. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play more games with 'ar' words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 19:1

“The heavens declare the glory of God.”

— Psalm 19:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Arm movements to act out 'declare' and 'glory'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be challenging for early readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'ar' sound at home
  • Look for 'ar' words in everyday reading
  • Make sound hunting a fun game
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing 'ar' sound from other vowel sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child's ability to recognize and pronounce 'ar' words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create an 'ar' word scavenger hunt at home
  • Draw pictures of things with 'ar' sounds
  • Play I-Spy with 'ar' words

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