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UR Takes a Turn

R-Controlled Vowels: ER, IR, UR

Day 39of 180
Week 8of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Decode words with the /er/ sound spelled with 'ur'

2

Spell words with the 'ur' pattern correctly

3

Understand how 'ur' makes the /er/ sound in different words

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 3:5

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

— Proverbs 3:5 (WEB)

The word 'trust' contains our 'ur' sound, showing how God helps us learn and grow

📦 Materials Needed

  • Worksheet with 'ur' words
  • Pencils
  • Colored markers
  • Small whiteboard
  • R-controlled vowel cards
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Review previous days' r-controlled vowel sounds. Introduce today's focus on 'ur' words.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me a word that makes the /er/ sound?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explore how 'ur' makes the /er/ sound in words like turn, burn, and church. Show how the 'r' changes the vowel sound.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • The 'ur' says /er/ just like 'er' and 'ir'
  • Examples include turn, burn, church, hurt, nurse
  • Practice reading and writing 'ur' words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What words can you think of that have 'ur'?
  • How is 'ur' similar to other r-controlled vowel sounds?
3Activity: UR Word Adventure (7 min)
worksheet

Students complete a worksheet identifying and spelling 'ur' words

📝 Instructions:
  1. Write each 'ur' word
  2. Draw a small picture next to each word
  3. Circle the 'ur' in each word
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a word bank for students

Challenge: Create sentences using 'ur' words

4Closing (3 min)

Review learned words and celebrate learning

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sound does 'ur' make?
  • Can you tell me a 'ur' word?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for helping us learn and grow. Help us trust in you as we learn new things.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll read a special story about serving God using our new 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: Point to heart when saying 'heart', make a leaning motion for 'understanding'

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

R-controlled vowels can be challenging for young readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice reading 'ur' words at home
  • Use context and pictures to help decode words
  • Encourage patience with learning new sounds
🤔 Common Struggles:

Confusing 'ur', 'er', and 'ir' sounds

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Ability to read and write 'ur' words correctly

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'ur' word hunt around the house
  • Make a poster of 'ur' words with illustrations
  • Play a matching game with 'ur' word cards

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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