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

Core Lesson

Core Lesson

tar

car

Core Lesson

Look at the word from left to right.1

2Notice 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.

Core Lesson

Let’s try another example.

harp

car

Core Lesson

Look at the word from left to right.1

2Notice 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 ReviewGuided Practice

Let’s try it with more words.

bar

car

far

barn star

Let’s ReviewExtension Activities

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

Let’s ReviewExtension 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

start

fart chart

sharp