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OR Words: For and More

R-Controlled Vowels

Day 108of 180
Week 22of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and spell words with the 'or' sound

2

Recognize how 'r' changes vowel sounds

3

Practice reading and writing 'or' words

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as we learn to read and spell, we learn God's ways through careful instruction

📦 Materials Needed

  • R-controlled vowel cards
  • Sorting mat
  • Word tiles
  • Spelling notebook
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and introduce 'or' sound. Show how 'r' changes the vowel sound.

💭 Review Question: Can you think of words that have the 'or' sound?
2Teaching (8 min)

Explain how 'or' sounds in words like 'for', 'store', and 'horse'

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • R is a 'bossy' letter that changes vowel sounds
  • 'Or' always sounds the same in different words
  • Practice listening for the 'or' sound
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you hear with the 'or' sound?
  • Can you spell any 'or' words?
3Activity: OR Word Sort (8 min)
game

Students sort and match 'or' words on sorting mat

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out word cards
  2. Listen to teacher call out 'or' words
  3. Find and place words on correct side of sorting mat
  4. Read words aloud together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer word cards

Challenge: Write own 'or' words on mat

4Closing (4 min)

Review 'or' words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does 'or' make?
  • Can you name three 'or' words?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow in understanding.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about other r-controlled vowel sounds

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:11

“I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”

— Psalm 119:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Write memory verse using 'or' words

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels change how vowels sound when 'r' follows

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'or' words at home
  • Listen for 'or' sounds in everyday conversation
  • Make word hunting a fun family activity
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between similar sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Correct pronunciation and spelling of 'or' words

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a picture book of 'or' words
  • Hunt for 'or' words in reading materials
  • Play 'or' word bingo

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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