• The syllable contains a single vowel followed by an R

  • ar, er, ir, or, ur

• The word is neither long nor short; it is controlled by the r

• Can be combined with other syllables to make multisyllabic words.

• Important to teach as it changes the sounds of the vowels they have previously learned.

• Lessons are spanned over 5 days.

• ar

  • car

  • /ar/

• or

  • horn

  • /or/

• All say /ǝr/

• her

• bird

• burn

• Physical curriculum book through Corkery

• Used for writing activities and for anchor chart

Youtube

• Rock 'N Learn

• Jack Hartmann

WordScientists.org

• Popcorn Poem used in mini lesson

Wordwall.net

• Multiple games/activities to practice Bossy-R

1. Using your pencil or fingers, follow along, noticing what words may have Bossy R in them.

2. I will reread the poem. This time, I want you to underline any words that have a r-controlled vowel.

3. If you finish early, go back and scoop your word.

   a. Remember: a scoop represents a syllable.

   b. Circle the r-controlled vowel and write an R below your scoop to show it is a Bossy R vowel.

4. Check with your partner to see if you both have the same words marked and circled!