6. Lesson Plans for R-Controlled Vowels

The Reading Universe structured literacy lesson plans for phonics follow a predictable structure that includes the essential components for teaching students to read and spell. Each part of the plan has a specific purpose and works to support the overall goal of the lesson using direct, explicit instruction. 

The lesson plans below are free to download and use in your classroom to teach r-controlled vowels.

Lesson Plan for R Controlled 'ar'

Lesson Plan for R Controlled 'ir'

Lesson Plan for R Controlled 'er'

Lesson Plan for R Controlled 'ur'

Lesson Plan for R Controlled 'or'

Lesson Plan for R-Controlled Triplets: 'er', 'ir', and 'ur'

You can also teach the suffix '-er' as part of r-controlled vowels.

Materials for lessons:

Print and use these resources to support your lesson planning.

• R-Controlled Flash Cards with Pictures (opens in new window) (5x7)
• R-Controlled Flash Cards without Pictures (opens in new window)  (5x7)
• Phonics Flash Card Deck without Pictures (opens in new window) (5x7)
• Dictation Sheet (opens in new window) (Grades 1-5)
• Phrase and Dictation Sheet (opens in new window) (Grades 1-5)
• R-Controlled Vowels: List of Words, Phrases, and Sentences (opens in new window)