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ER, IR, or UR?

R-Controlled Vowels: ER, IR, UR

Day 85of 180
Week 17of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Distinguish between er, ir, and ur spelling patterns

2

Read and spell words with r-controlled vowels

3

Practice sound-spelling connections

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 4:13

“Take firm hold of instruction; don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.”

— Proverbs 4:13 (WEB)

Just like we learn to hold onto wisdom, we learn to hold onto reading skills

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sorting mats
  • Word cards
  • Colored markers
  • Pencils
  • Small prize or sticker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Review the three r-controlled vowel spellings: er, ir, ur

💭 Review Question: Can you make the /er/ sound like a pirate?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain how er, ir, and ur all make the same /er/ sound, but are spelled differently

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Sometimes words sound the same but look different
  • We can use patterns to help us read
  • God helps us learn and understand
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words do you know with er, ir, or ur?
  • Can you hear how these words sound similar?
3Activity: R-Controlled Sort (10 min)
game

Students sort word cards into er, ir, and ur columns

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a set of word cards
  2. Provide sorting mats with three columns
  3. Students place words in correct columns
  4. Check together as a group
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer words, provide visual cues

Challenge: Create sentences using sorted words

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate learning and review key concepts

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes er, ir, and ur special?
  • Can you say an er word?
  • Can you say an ir word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and understand new things.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more exciting reading adventures!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 4:13

“Take firm hold of instruction; don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.”

— Proverbs 4:13 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: 'Take firm hold' - make a gripping motion

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be tricky for young readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice reading together at home
  • Use playful sounds to make learning fun
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between similar sounds and spellings

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in identifying r-controlled vowel patterns

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a word hunt in a favorite book
  • Play 'I Spy' with er, ir, ur words
  • Draw pictures of words with r-controlled vowels

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