Description
Make Bossy R Phonics Practice Easy and Effective with the R-Controlled Vowels Sound It Out Worksheets Packet!
Teaching r-controlled vowels doesn’t have to be complicated! This Science of Reading-aligned resource provides a simple, consistent routine that helps young readers strengthen their decoding, phoneme segmentation, and spelling skills with tricky “bossy R” words. With 24 no-prep worksheets, the R-Controlled Vowels Sound It Out Worksheets Packet is perfect for small groups, phonics centers, independent work, or intervention.
How the R-Controlled Vowels Sound It Out Worksheets Work
Each activity follows a clear, student-friendly process to reinforce sound-letter connections and r-controlled vowel patterns:
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Look: Students begin by identifying the word that matches the picture.
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Segment: They color a circle for each sound they hear, practicing essential phoneme segmentation.
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Spell: Students write each sound into letterboxes or write the full word on handwriting lines—reinforcing the spelling pattern and building fluency.
This consistent routine supports skill development while building confidence and independence.
Why Teachers Love It:
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✔️ No Prep: Just print and go—no cutting or extra materials needed.
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✔️ Targeted Practice: Focuses specifically on r-controlled vowel phonics patterns.
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✔️ Two Formats: Includes both letterboxes and handwriting lines to meet different student needs.
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✔️ Hands-On and Visual: Keeps students actively engaged.
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✔️ Flexible Use: Great for morning work, centers, sub plans, or take-home practice.
What’s Included in the R-Controlled Vowels Sound It Out Worksheets Packet
24 worksheets covering five essential r-controlled vowel sounds:
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AR (e.g., car, barn)
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ER (e.g., fern, herd)
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IR (e.g., bird, girl)
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OR (e.g., corn, storm)
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UR (e.g., turn, surf)
Give your students the structured support they need to master bossy R words with confidence—one sound, one word at a time!
