Sample Words From List
hard
sharp
worst
horse
earn
march
worth
snore
bore
pearl
chore
nerve
Take a look at the sample words.
What do you notice about these words?
They all have a ar, or, and er.
What are two different meanings for the word bore?
(verb) to make a hole
(verb) to make tired by being uninteresting
Can you think of a homophone for bore?
boar
What are two different meanings for the word spur?
(verb) to urge someone to do something
(noun) a sharp wheel attached to a boot
How might we sort these words?
By the r influenced sound - ar, er, and or.
Let's practice sorting the words. Practice Sort
How many spelling patterns are there for the ar sound?
one
What do you notice or sound words always have in common?
They always have an o.