R-controlled: ar, or, er
Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) · Level 9: R-Controlled Vowels · Lesson 1
Also known as: R-controlled vowels ar or er
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Lesson questions (12)
- Complete the word "storm": st__m
Answer: or - Complete the word "park": p__k
Answer: ar - Complete the word "term": t__m
Answer: er - Complete the word "her": h__
Answer: er - Complete the word "car": c__
Answer: ar - Which word has the "or" pattern?
Answer: fork - Which pattern do you see in the word "farm"?
Answer: ar - Complete the word "fork": f__k
Answer: or - Which pattern do you see in the word "tiger"?
Answer: er - Which word has the "ar" pattern?
Answer: car - Which pattern do you see in the word "corn"?
Answer: or - Which word has the "er" pattern?
Answer: her
About this lesson
“R-controlled: ar, or, er” is from Phonics: Letter Sounds to Reading (KG) (Level 9: R-Controlled Vowels) and has 12 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Complete the word "storm": st__m” and “Complete the word "park": p__k”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: or · ar · er · fork · car · her
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What is an R-controlled vowel?
An R-controlled vowel is a vowel whose sound is changed by an r after it, so it is neither short nor long. Examples: car and bird.
What sound do ar and or make?
ar is pronounced as in park and car, and or as in storm and fork. Example: The car is in the park.
What sound does er make?
er gives the sound /ɜː/ or /ə/, as in term and teacher. Example: The teacher is in the corner.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Matching pairs, Match Up, Find the match and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.