Students are learning a variety of spelling rules. This week students are working with the controlled-r vowels. Basically, we are talking about the sounds these vowels make when paired with an r. It's not a long or short vowel sound but a sound that is essentially controlled by the r that follows it. Of course students are learning that there are always exceptions and words that don't follow the rules.
er, ur, ir = the /er/ sound: her, burn, dirt
or = the /or/ sound (sometimes /er/): more, or exceptions: word
ar = the /ar/ sound ( like a pirate): art, car
Students are identifying words in their reading and writing and increasing their accuracy with applying their knowledge. Students learned a "connect 4" game with controlled-r words.
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