Sample Words From List
grab
trap
frog
scarf
crop
short
star
mark
storm
track
brag
horn
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
They all have an r in them.
Can you think of two meanings for the word prop?
(verb) to hold up or support
(noun) something used on a set of a play or movie
Can you think of three meanings for the word track?
(verb) to follow
(noun) a path
(noun) metal rails
How might we sort these words?
By their vowel sound - short a, ar, short o and or.
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
What happens to the vowel sound when an r follows the vowel? Think of sock and fork.
The r robs the vowel of its sound and replaces it with a different sound.
What does an r in a blend before a vowel do to the vowel sound? Think of brag.
Nothing, it does not change the vowel sound.