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AR or OR?

R-Controlled Vowels: OR

Day 78of 180
Week 16of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Distinguish between AR and OR r-controlled vowel sounds

2

Sort words with AR and OR sounds

3

Read words with OR sound correctly

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

Just like we learn to trust God's words, we learn to trust reading patterns

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sorting mats
  • Word cards with AR and OR words
  • Colored markers
  • Dry erase boards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Sing phonics song about R-controlled vowels. Review previous OR words learned.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember some OR words we learned?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain difference between AR and OR sounds. Show examples on whiteboard.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • OR sounds like the word 'more'
  • AR sounds like the word 'car'
  • Both change how vowel sounds
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What sounds do you hear in 'corn'?
  • Is 'store' an OR or AR word?
3Activity: OR and AR Word Sort (8 min)
hands-on

Students sort word cards into OR and AR columns

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student word cards
  2. Create two sorting mats: OR and AR
  3. Students place words in correct column
  4. Check and discuss each word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer words, provide visual cues

Challenge: Write own OR and AR words

4Closing (4 min)

Review sorting activity and sound differences

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes an OR word different?
  • Can you read an OR word for me?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us learn to read Your words clearly and with joy.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll practice spelling OR words!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:5

“Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.”

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: 'Trust' - point to heart, 'Yahweh' - point up

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels change vowel sounds when R follows

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice reading OR words at home
  • Use real-world examples
  • Make learning playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing AR and OR sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent correct identification of OR words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • OR word hunt in picture books
  • Create OR word drawings
  • Play OR sound matching game

Ready for Tomorrow?

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