how do you read words that have a vowel followed by an r? for example: tar
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How do you read words that have a vowel followed by an
r?
For example:
tar
In this lesson you will learn how to read words with the r-
controlled syllable -ar by remembering they make the
/ar/ sound like in “car”.
Let’s Review
Take a look at the Syllable Chart.
There are 6 types of syllables in the
English language.
Reading the r-controlled syllable with 2 separate sounds
Common Mistakes
jar
Core Lesson
Look at the example for -ar.
car
Core Lesson
Core Lesson
tar
car
Core Lesson
Look at the word from left to right.1
2Notice if the word has the syllable -ar and remember it makes the /ar/ sound like in car.
3 Blend all the sounds in the word together.
Core Lesson
Let’s try another example.
harp
car
Core Lesson
Look at the word from left to right.1
2Notice if the word has the syllable -ar and remember it makes the /ar/ sound like in car.
3 Blend all the sounds in the word together.
In this lesson you have learned how to read words with the r-
controlled syllable -ar by remembering they make the
/ar/ sound like in “car”.
Core Lesson
Let’s ReviewGuided Practice
Let’s try it with more words.
bar
car
far
barn star
Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Look around the room you’re working in. Write down anything you see that has “-ar” making the /ar/ sound.
Let’s ReviewExtension Activities
Make an -ar flip book. Follow the directions on the attached PDF to make your book. Then, see how many -ar words you can build and read. Make a list of all the words you make and practice reading them.
Quick Quiz
Read the words below.
art
car
start
fart chart
sharp