Lesson 7 of 20 · Phonics
⭐ 30 XP🔤 Phonics LabR-Controlled Vowels
R-controlled vowels: ar, er, ir, or, ur.
🎯 Your mission
Match the sound to the letters.
⚡ The twist
Some letters are sneaky. Watch for the silent ones.
What You'll Learn
R-controlled vowels: ar, er, ir, or, ur. Car, her, bird, for, fur. R-controlled vowels: ar, er, ir, or, ur. Car, her, bird, for, fur.
Key Points
R-controlled vowels: ar, er, ir, or, ur.
Car, her, bird, for, fur.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What is a blend at the start of a word?
Stretch Challenge
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Teach the new sound to a younger sibling or pet.
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