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Exploring OR

R-Controlled Vowels: OR

Day 31of 180
Week 7of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and decode words with the or r-controlled vowel pattern

2

Identify or words in spoken and written language

3

Connect phonics learning to biblical concepts

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

Introduces or word 'Lord' while teaching about God's care

📦 Materials Needed

  • R-controlled vowel cards
  • Word sorting mat
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Picture cards with or words
  • Bible
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Introduce the or sound by making the sound and showing example words.

💭 Review Question: What sound do you hear in words like 'corn' and 'storm'?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how r changes the vowel sound in or words. Show how 'or' makes a different sound than 'o' alone.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • R after the vowel changes its sound
  • OR sounds like 'core' or 'more'
  • Examples: corn, for, storm, horn
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of words that have the or sound?
  • What happens to the 'o' when 'r' comes after it?
3Activity: OR Word Sorting (7 min)
hands-on

Students sort picture cards into or and non-or groups

📝 Instructions:
  1. Spread out picture cards
  2. Identify the or sound in each word
  3. Sort cards into 'or' and 'not or' groups
  4. Practice reading each word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use fewer cards with more obvious or words

Challenge: Add more complex or words like 'morning'

4Closing (3 min)

Review or words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does 'or' make?
  • Can you read one or word from today?
  • How does God help us learn new things?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and grow. Please help us understand new sounds and words.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore more or words and their families!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Shepherd and Sheep Movement Game

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be challenging for young readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice or words at home
  • Use everyday opportunities to point out or words
  • Make learning fun and low-pressure
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing the or sound from other vowel sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to identify or words and read them smoothly

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family or word hunt
  • Draw pictures of or words
  • Play 'I Spy' with or words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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