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Spelling AR Words

R-Controlled Vowels: AR

Day 74of 180
Week 15of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Spell words with the ar sound correctly

2

Write simple sentences using ar words

3

Understand how 'r' changes vowel sounds

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 19:1

“The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork.”

— Psalm 19:1 (WEB)

Words like 'star' help us remember God's beautiful creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Whiteboard
  • Dry erase markers
  • Spelling worksheet
  • Pencils
  • AR word cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Review AR words using word cards. Have students say words like 'star', 'car', 'park'.

💭 Review Question: What sound does 'ar' make?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate spelling AR words on whiteboard. Show how 'r' changes vowel sound.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • AR makes a special sound
  • 'R' is a 'bossy' letter
  • AR words are fun to read
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of an AR word?
  • What makes the AR sound different?
3Activity: AR Word Spelling Adventure (8 min)
worksheet

Students complete worksheet spelling AR words and writing simple sentences

📝 Instructions:
  1. Listen carefully to each word
  2. Write the word on your worksheet
  3. Draw a small picture of the word
  4. Create a short sentence using the word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a word bank

Challenge: Write multiple sentences per word

4Closing (4 min)

Review worksheet together, celebrate spelling successes

📝 Review Questions:
  • What AR word was most fun to spell?
  • Can you tell me an AR word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn and grow. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read about stars in Your beautiful creation!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 19:1

“The heavens declare the glory of God.”

— Psalm 19:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Star tracing while saying verse

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels change standard vowel sounds

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice AR words at home
  • Use playful pronunciation
  • Encourage creativity with word use
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering that 'r' changes the vowel sound

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent pronunciation of AR words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • AR word scavenger hunt
  • Create an AR word poster
  • Play AR word bingo

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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