Lesson 233: Bossy R – IR
Focus: R-controlled ir
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 bird.
- We can see the girl.
- You can see the dirt.
- They can see the shirt.
Story time
Leo and the Bird
Leo went to the pond. Leo saw a bird and a girl.
"Look!" said Leo. "The dirt is by the shirt."
Ivy came to help. Together they played with the first and the third.
At the end of the day, Leo and Ivy smiled. What a wonderful R-controlled ir adventure!
Check for understanding
Comprehension questions
1. Where did Leo go?
2. What did Leo see first?
3. How did the story end?
STEM word of the day
🔬 reflect
Meaning: to bounce back like light in a mirror
Example: The mirror reflects my smile.
Review
Vocabulary review
- girl — A girl is something we can talk about or see.
- bird — A bird is something we can talk about or see.
- swirl — A swirl is something we can talk about or see.
- birth — A birth is something we can talk about or see.
Play
Fun challenge
Match each word to what it starts with.
Stretch