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.

Reading the r-controlled syllable with 2 separate sounds Common Mistakes jar

Core Lesson

Look at the example for -ar. car

tar car car

Core Lesson Look at the word from left to right. 1 2 Notice if the word has the syllable -ar and remember it makes the /ar/ sound like in car. 3 Blend all the sounds in the word together.

Let’s try another example. harp car car

Core Lesson Look at the word from left to right. 1 2 Notice if the word has the syllable -ar and remember it makes the /ar/ sound like in car. 3 Blend all the sounds in the word together.

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”. Core Lesson

Let’s Review Guided Practice Let’s try it with more words. bar car car far barnstar

Let’s Review Extension Activities Look around the room you’re working in. Write down anything you see that has “-ar” making the /ar/ sound.

Let’s Review Extension Activities 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. art car car start fart chart sharp