How do you read words
that have a vowel followed
by an r?
For example:
tar
In this lesson you will learn
how to read words with the
r-controlled syllable -ar by
remembering they make the
/ar/ sound like in “car”.
Let’s Review
Take a look at the
Syllable Chart.
There are 6 types
of syllables in the
English language.
Common Mistakes
Reading the r-controlled syllable with
2 separate sounds
jar
Core Lesson
Core Lesson
Look at the example for -ar.
car
Core Lesson
tar
car
Core Lesson
1
2
3
Look at the word from left to
right.
Notice if the word has the
syllable -ar and remember it
makes the /ar/ sound like in
car.
Blend all the sounds in the word
together.
Core Lesson
Let’s try another example.
harp
car
Core Lesson
1
2
3
Look at the word from left to
right.
Notice if the word has the
syllable -ar and remember it
makes the /ar/ sound like in
car.
Blend all the sounds in the word
together.
Core Lesson
In this lesson you have
learned how to read words
with the r-controlled syllable
-ar by remembering they
make the /ar/ sound like in
“car”.
Guided Practice
Let’s Review
Let’s try it with more words.
car
bar
far
barn
star
Extension Activities
Let’s Review
Look around the room you’re working in.
Write down anything you see that has
“-ar” making the /ar/ sound.
Extension Activities
Let’s Review
Make an -ar flip book. Follow the
directions on the attached PDF to make
your book. Then, see how many -ar
words you can build and read. Make a list
of all the words you make and practice
reading them.
Quick Quiz
Read the words below.
car
art
start
fart
chart
sharp