Empowering, Structured, Multisensory Literacy
Practice decoding words with AR, ER, and OR r-controlled vowels
Understand and use the suffix -er to mean "someone who" or "something that"
Strengthen spelling using the S.O.S. (Simultaneous Oral Spelling) method
Sort and identify real vs. nonsense words to build accuracy
Read and respond to decodable fiction and nonfiction
Use a five-senses scaffold to brainstorm and write descriptive sentences
Apply structured literacy skills through games, visuals, and hands-on activities
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.
Learner should be familiar with basic closed syllables
Should also know Vowel-Consonant-e (VCe) syllables, such as ride, bone, or cute
Some prior experience with sounding out CVC and CCVC words is recommended
No prior knowledge of r-controlled vowels is required — this pack supports review or first-time practice
Requires access to a printer for worksheets and visual charts
Optional access to a device for online games and a teaching video on -er spelling best practices
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