Lesson 12: R-controlled vowel sounds 'ar' and 'or' | Phono-Fi | TVO Learn

Phono-Fi: Conquering R-Controlled Vowels! Lesson 12 Welcome back to Phono-Fi, where learning to read is fun and interactive! Today, we’re tackling r-controlled vowels, where the letter R takes charge and changes how vowels sound! This episode introduces the special vowel sounds of r-controlled vowels, with a focus on 'ar' and 'or'. This episode explains how vowels preceding the letter R are often neither long or short vowel sounds, but rather a special sound created from R's dominance in the letter combination. This teaching component practices the 'ar' and 'or' alone, and within whole words like 'star', 'jar', 'horn' and 'north' What You’ll Learn Today: What happens when A and O meet the bossy R How to read and spell words like car, jar, for, and north! Fun drills to boost reading fluency and spelling confidence! This lesson is perfect for early readers looking to master tricky vowel sounds! Introduction - 00:00:01 Warm-up - 00:00:07 Vowel Sounds - 00:00:26 Sound "ar" - 00:00:32 Sound "or" - 00:01:02 Practice "ar" - 00:01:53 Practice "or" - 00:03:35 Conclusion - 00:05:16 About Phono-Fi Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure! Welcome to Phono-Fi, where phonics learning is fun and engaging! This exciting series is designed for Grade 1 students to help them master letter sounds, spelling patterns, and reading fluency - all through interactive lessons, brain-boosting warm-ups, and engaging activities. Each episode dives into a new phonics concept, from letter sounds and blends to tricky spelling rules and long vowels. With a friendly and energetic host to guide the way, kids will say, read, and write their way to phonics success! What to expect in every episode: Brain warm-ups - get those reading muscles ready! Interactive learning - Say it, read it, write it! Engaging Activities - Practice with words, sounds, and spelling patterns! Phonics Made Fun! - A playful approach to boost literacy confidence. Perfect for teachers, parents, and young learners, Phono-Fi makes phonics exciting and effective! The Things You Ought to Know is a fast-paced, fun series that dives into everything you need to know in today’s world—from life hacks to health tips, emerging trends to essential skills. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7tQ4lpUPjnHokqfP5vLS7d The Process equips learners with essential skills through clear, concise episodes that break down various processes, from project management to entrepreneurial strategies, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh4sBKFVyuv5ZA3Y1F-IOBuS Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure makes learning letter sounds and spelling patterns fun and engaging for Grade 1 students! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7ahg4Jf8gzQHY-INWCCSHR Paving The Path spotlights the unsung heroes of skilled trades, revealing their passion and expertise through intimate mini-documentaries. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7M0_JEonFvNlRsIA0SRlIV Grammafied is a fun, engaging educational video series designed to help young learners understand the importance of punctuation, conjunctions, contractions and sentence structure in a lighthearted and memorable way https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7xH9yQQkZ573F6puQUU_dP Follow TVO Learn Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/tvolearn/ Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/TVOLearn Website ➤ https://tvolearn.com/ Subscribe to TVO Learn https://www.youtube.com/@tvolearn?sub_confirmation=1 About TVO Learn TVO Learn makes learning accessible, engaging, and effective for students, educators, and families across Ontario and around the world. TVO Learn is a trusted educational resource supporting learning from Kindergarten to Grade 12 that aligns with the Ontario curriculum. Whether at home or in the classroom, we help learners thrive. Explore free learning activities and curated content from TVOkids, TVO Today and more at https://TVOLearn.com #Phonics #Phono-Fi #TVOLearn