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R-Controlled Vowels + Suffix -er Practice Pack
A structured literacy resource for students learning AR, ER, OR, and the suffix -er. Includes real/nonsense word reading, spelling with S.O.S., decodable stories, writing extensions, and answer keys. Perfect for OG-based or phonics-aligned instruction.
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every lesson can be translated on demand into
102 languages
What you'll learn
✅ What You’ll Learn
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Practice decoding words with AR, ER, and OR r-controlled vowels
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Understand and use the suffix -er to mean "someone who" or "something that"
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Strengthen spelling using the S.O.S. (Simultaneous Oral Spelling) method
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Sort and identify real vs. nonsense words to build accuracy
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Read and respond to decodable fiction and nonfiction
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Use a five-senses scaffold to brainstorm and write descriptive sentences
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Apply structured literacy skills through games, visuals, and hands-on activities
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Content
In this section, students are introduced to the three most common r-controlled vowel spellings: ER, AR, and OR. They will learn what an r-controlled syllable is, review a keyword for each spelling, and begin building awareness of how the vowel sound is changed when followed by the letter r. This foundation will support the reading, spelling, and writing activities that follow.
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R-Controlled Chart
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R-Controlled Word Sorting
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R-Controlled Sentence Reading
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R-Controlled Fill-in-the-Blank Sentences
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S.O.S. Spelling with R-Controlled Words
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Reading and Writing with R-Controlled Words
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Interactive Practice: R-Controlled vs. Closed Syllables (Online game)
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Understanding the Suffix -er
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Adding -er: Meaning and Morphology
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Sentence Reading & Word Choice (Online game)
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Spelling with S.O.S. and the Suffix -er
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Decodable Reading: The Job of a Farmer
Requirements
✅ Requirements / Prerequisites
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Learner should be familiar with basic closed syllables
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Should also know Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) syllables, such as ride, bone, or cute
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Some prior experience with sounding out CVC and CCVC words is recommended
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No prior knowledge of r-controlled vowels is required — this pack supports review or first-time practice
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Requires access to a printer for worksheets and visual charts
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Optional access to a device for online games and a teaching video on -er spelling best practices
Creator
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This course includes
- 1 section · 12 lessons
- Basic level
- English
- Translate on demand in 102 languages
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