1. initial /r/ words

2. initial /r/ sounds r -can be called the ‘ambulance’ or ‘fire engine’ sound. Pull your tongue back slightly. Tongue tip up slightly. Sides of tongue touch the top teeth. Turn your voice on. Be careful not to allow your lips to form a ‘w’ or round in front. say: r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r-r an ambulance or fire engine sound

3. rag

4. ram

5. roach

6. rice

7. ring

8. roast

9. roof

10. rope

11. rust

12. wrist

13. rain

14. write

15. rest

16. reach

17. read

18. rinse

19. roll

20. rub

21. run

22. wrap

23. initial /r/ words rag ram roach rice ring roast roof rope rust wrist rain write rest reach read rinse roll rub run wrap

24. initial /r/ sentences The metal will rust if you leave it in the rain. The girl sprained her right wrist when she fell. Rain will cause the iron to rust. Write the rest of your letters on the line. Let the cows rest in the hay. Can you reach the Raid on the top shelf? Will you read the rest of the book to me? Rinse the soap off the dishes, please.

25. initial /r/ sentences The red rag is the one I use. The ram ran across the road. I think roaches are really, really yucky! Are the rice and beans ready to eat. The ruby ring will not fit. Roast the ribs on the grill. We will stay at the Red Roof Inn. Wrap the rope around the pipe.

26. initial /r/ sentences Roll the red and blue balls to the tots. Rub the chalk off the board. Run the race as fast as you can. Wrap the gift with red and green wrapping paper.