Lesson 232: Bossy R – ER
Focus: R-controlled er
Objective
What we'll learn
Read words where R changes the sound of the vowel.
For grown-ups
Parent & teacher intro
The letter R is bossy! When it follows a vowel, the vowel doesn't say its short or long sound. Listen: c-ar!
Warm-up
Interactive phonics activity
Read each word. The R and its vowel work as a team.
Words
Word list
Practice
Example sentences
- I can see the her.
- We can see the fern.
- You can see the term.
- They can see the verb.
Story time
Mia and the Her
Mia went to the yard. Mia saw a her and a fern.
"Look!" said Mia. "The term is by the verb."
Sam came to help. Together they played with the germ and the herd.
At the end of the day, Mia and Sam smiled. What a wonderful R-controlled er adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Mia go?
2. What did Mia see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 temperature
Meaning: how hot or cold something is
Example: The temperature outside is very warm today.
Review
Vocabulary review
- her — A her is something we can talk about or see.
- person — A person is something we can talk about or see.
- clerk — A clerk is something we can talk about or see.
- herd — A herd is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Choose the word that fits the R-controlled er pattern.
Which word belongs with R-controlled er?
Which word belongs with R-controlled er?
Which word belongs with R-controlled er?
Stretch