We are working through Unit 9
So far, we have only introduced /ar/ and /or/ in the r-controlled syllable
type. The other three vowels e, i, u, are also affected by the letter r.
All three (er, ir, and ur) have the same sound /šr/. The keywords
are:
er - her ir - bird ur - burn
These r-controlled combinations are not usually difficult for reading
but they can be tricky for spelling. When you dictate a word that has
an /šr/ sound, and your child is not sure if the letter should be an er,
ir or ur, use a dictionary in order to check for the correct spelling.
Is it time for a trip to the library? You may want to select one of the
following books. They might be a bit more difficult, but can be read
by a second grader with your help.
DogKu by Andrew Clements
Donovan’s Word Jar by Monalisa DeGross
Fox and his Friends by Edward Marshall
Sneakers the Seaside Cat by Margaret Wise Brown