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IR for Birds and Girls

R-Controlled Vowels: ER, IR, UR

Day 38of 180
Week 8of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Identify and decode words with the 'ir' sound

2

Understand that 'ir' makes the /er/ sound in words

3

Practice reading and spelling 'ir' words in context

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 1:8

“Listen, my son, to your father's instruction, and don't reject your mother's teaching.”

— Proverbs 1:8 (WEB)

Learning to listen and follow instructions, just like learning new sounds

📦 Materials Needed

  • Letter cards
  • Whiteboard and marker
  • Bird-themed picture cards
  • Spelling worksheet
  • Colored pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Welcome students and review previous day's 'er' words. Sing a quick phonics song about r-controlled vowels.

💭 Review Question: What sound do 'er', 'ir', and 'ur' make together?
2Teaching (10 min)

Introduce 'ir' words using bird-themed examples: bird, girl, first, shirt, third

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Ir' makes the same /er/ sound as 'er' and 'ur'
  • These letters work together to make one sound
  • Practice reading and spelling 'ir' words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Can you think of any words with 'ir' in them?
  • How is 'ir' similar to other r-controlled vowels?
3Activity: Bird Word Build (7 min)
hands-on

Students create and sort 'ir' words using letter cards and picture clues

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student letter cards
  2. Show a bird picture
  3. Students spell the word using cards
  4. Check and discuss spelling together
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide letter cards with 'ir' pre-arranged

Challenge: Students create their own 'ir' words without picture hints

4Closing (3 min)

Review today's learning about 'ir' words

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does 'ir' make?
  • Name two 'ir' words we learned today
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us learn and grow in understanding your wonderful world of words.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore 'ur' words and how they sound!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 86:11

“Teach me your way, Yahweh. I will walk in your truth. Make my heart undivided to fear your name.”

— Psalm 86:11 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions: 'Teach' (point to head), 'Walk' (take steps), 'Heart' (cross hands over heart)

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be challenging for young readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice reading 'ir' words together
  • Use context and picture clues
  • Encourage patience with new sounds
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between 'er', 'ir', and 'ur' sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent sound recognition and spelling attempts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a bird-themed 'ir' word collage
  • Play a matching game with 'ir' word cards
  • Read a simple story with multiple 'ir' words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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