1. 3rd Grade Lesson 14 Spelling Words
Vowel + r sounds

2. Vowel + r sounds
The vowels have a different sound when the letter “r” comes after the vowel.
o + r = or, like the word or
a + r = r, like the name of the letter “r”
er, ir, ur = er, like the sound at the end of the word “her”
For example:
cord- cart- shirt-

3. horse
A horse is a beautiful animal.

4. mark
The tennis ball on the chair makes it quieter, but it leaves a mark on the floor.

5. storm
We went inside and down to the basement to stay safe during the storm.

6. market
A market is a great place to buy fruits and vegetables.

7. acorn
A squirrel is happiest when it has an acorn!

8. artist
An artist is someone who creates art.

9. March
March is the third month of the year, after February and before April.

10. north
North is one of the four main directions on a compass.

11. barking
It would not be a good idea to try to pet a barking dog.

12. stork
This kind of bird is a stork.

13. thorn
Falling on a plant that has thorns would not feel very good!

14. forest
Many plants and animals live in the forest.

15. chore
One chore I have is to wash the dishes.

16. restore
My uncle loves to restore old cars.