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R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games
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Trying to figure out how to make word study more fun and engaging for students in the Within Word Pattern stage? These bossy r games for R-Controlled Vowels are your solution! Each sort set includes a game board game and Spin, Cover, Build, Write Picture Board activity that will help you increase student engagement and make word study, spelling, or word work more interactive, impactful, and memorable. This r controlled vowel games bundle focuses on R-Influenced Vowel Patterns/Bossy R for AR, ARE, AIR, ER, EAR, EER, IR, IRE, OR, ORE, OAR, OUR, UR, URE, and UR-E. (Aligned to Words Their Way Spelling Lists for Within Word Pattern Spellers Unit 4: Sorts 26-Sort 34)

→ → Save 33% with the Unit 4 Bundle or save 50% with the Within Word Patterns Mega Bundle of Units 1-8.

Whether you are looking for hands-on, engaging activities students can complete independently, partner games, centers, or ideas to spice up your small group lessons, these activities covering R-Controlled Vowels have done the creative thinking and planning for you! Versatility and consistency (not an oxymoron!) are built right in for you with all of the activities in the Unit 4 bundle having the same format, you won’t have to teach students how to play with each new word sort!

While these games and activities are aligned to Words Their Way, they can be used to complement any word study program or focus with your students. See the preview for detailed lists of the included words!

Sort Sets Included in the Unit 4 Bundle:

26: Short A and Short O with AR and OR

27: AR, ARE, AIR

28: ER, EAR, EER

29: EAR Review

30: IR, IRE

31: OR, ORE, OAR, OUR

32: UR, URE, UR-E

33: Review of AR, UR, and OR

34: W + R-Influenced Vowels

Partner Games: 

In the board games, students match the vowel patterns they draw from the card pile to words on the game board to make their move along the game board path. The game play involves friendly competition and a recording sheet that makes it easy for the teacher to check that students understood the vowel patterns and hold students accountable to staying on task.

✔ Teacher Directions 

✔ Board Game

✔ Word Pattern Cards

✔ Student-Friendly Directions

✔ Recording Sheet

✔ Answer Key

Independent Activities:

In Spin, Cover, Build, Write, students choose a picture board from the 4 versions, spin for a vowel pattern or clue, and cover words or images of words that match the vowel pattern or hint they spun. Students then build and record the word that they covered. Spin, Cover, Build, Write picture boards include transfer words--words that are not directly included in the aligned sort list but have the same vowel pattern, giving students the opportunity to encounter new words that fit the patterns they are studying. 

✔ Teacher Directions + Ideas for Extending the Fun of the Picture Boards with other activities

✔ 4 Picture Boards

✔ 2 Spinners with Student Friendly Directions Versions

✔ Letter Tiles for Building Words

✔ Recording Sheet

✔ Answer Key

* Everything comes in black and white and color versions! 

Who are these games and activities for? 

> > > These resources were developed with 3rd - 5th graders in mind, but could successfully be used in lower grades within small group lessons and with teacher guidance. 

> > > These games and activities are designed for students at the middle of the Within Word Pattern stage. These students typically spell common CVCe and CVVC patterns correctly as well as less common long vowel patterns and are ready to begin exploring the impact r can have on a vowel.

These activities provide a great way to add meaningful variety to your word study routine, keeping it fresh and interesting for students. With these activities, your word study block will be a time that students look forward to as they work to master these key spelling and word study concepts! 

NOTE: These games and activities are included in the Engaged Spelling All-Access Library. Please do not purchase if you are a member! If you are considering a purchase of more than one bundle of my word study and spelling games, consider the Engaged Spelling Membership. It is an all-access pass to all of my games for lower than the cost of two mega bundles and offers a payment plan.


ALL WITHIN WORD PATTERN UNIT GAME & ACTIVITY BUNDLES:

Ready to go ALL IN with game centers? Find the bundle at 50% off here.

PRINTABLE RESOURCES FOR WITHIN WORD PATTERN STAGE

Word Searches

Word Study Notebook

Fill in the Blank Word List Activity

BUNDLE OF ALL THREE PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES

QUESTIONS? Use the Q/A on TPT or email me at tarheelstateteacher@gmail.com

Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher

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R Controlled Vowel Games Bundle with R Controlled Vowel Word List Bossy R Games

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Description

Trying to figure out how to make word study more fun and engaging for students in the Within Word Pattern stage? These bossy r games for R-Controlled Vowels are your solution! Each sort set includes a game board game and Spin, Cover, Build, Write Picture Board activity that will help you increase student engagement and make word study, spelling, or word work more interactive, impactful, and memorable. This r controlled vowel games bundle focuses on R-Influenced Vowel Patterns/Bossy R for AR, ARE, AIR, ER, EAR, EER, IR, IRE, OR, ORE, OAR, OUR, UR, URE, and UR-E. (Aligned to Words Their Way Spelling Lists for Within Word Pattern Spellers Unit 4: Sorts 26-Sort 34)

→ → Save 33% with the Unit 4 Bundle or save 50% with the Within Word Patterns Mega Bundle of Units 1-8.

Whether you are looking for hands-on, engaging activities students can complete independently, partner games, centers, or ideas to spice up your small group lessons, these activities covering R-Controlled Vowels have done the creative thinking and planning for you! Versatility and consistency (not an oxymoron!) are built right in for you with all of the activities in the Unit 4 bundle having the same format, you won’t have to teach students how to play with each new word sort!

While these games and activities are aligned to Words Their Way, they can be used to complement any word study program or focus with your students. See the preview for detailed lists of the included words!

Sort Sets Included in the Unit 4 Bundle:

26: Short A and Short O with AR and OR

27: AR, ARE, AIR

28: ER, EAR, EER

29: EAR Review

30: IR, IRE

31: OR, ORE, OAR, OUR

32: UR, URE, UR-E

33: Review of AR, UR, and OR

34: W + R-Influenced Vowels

Partner Games: 

In the board games, students match the vowel patterns they draw from the card pile to words on the game board to make their move along the game board path. The game play involves friendly competition and a recording sheet that makes it easy for the teacher to check that students understood the vowel patterns and hold students accountable to staying on task.

✔ Teacher Directions 

✔ Board Game

✔ Word Pattern Cards

✔ Student-Friendly Directions

✔ Recording Sheet

✔ Answer Key

Independent Activities:

In Spin, Cover, Build, Write, students choose a picture board from the 4 versions, spin for a vowel pattern or clue, and cover words or images of words that match the vowel pattern or hint they spun. Students then build and record the word that they covered. Spin, Cover, Build, Write picture boards include transfer words--words that are not directly included in the aligned sort list but have the same vowel pattern, giving students the opportunity to encounter new words that fit the patterns they are studying. 

✔ Teacher Directions + Ideas for Extending the Fun of the Picture Boards with other activities

✔ 4 Picture Boards

✔ 2 Spinners with Student Friendly Directions Versions

✔ Letter Tiles for Building Words

✔ Recording Sheet

✔ Answer Key

* Everything comes in black and white and color versions! 

Who are these games and activities for? 

> > > These resources were developed with 3rd - 5th graders in mind, but could successfully be used in lower grades within small group lessons and with teacher guidance. 

> > > These games and activities are designed for students at the middle of the Within Word Pattern stage. These students typically spell common CVCe and CVVC patterns correctly as well as less common long vowel patterns and are ready to begin exploring the impact r can have on a vowel.

These activities provide a great way to add meaningful variety to your word study routine, keeping it fresh and interesting for students. With these activities, your word study block will be a time that students look forward to as they work to master these key spelling and word study concepts! 

NOTE: These games and activities are included in the Engaged Spelling All-Access Library. Please do not purchase if you are a member! If you are considering a purchase of more than one bundle of my word study and spelling games, consider the Engaged Spelling Membership. It is an all-access pass to all of my games for lower than the cost of two mega bundles and offers a payment plan.


ALL WITHIN WORD PATTERN UNIT GAME & ACTIVITY BUNDLES:

Ready to go ALL IN with game centers? Find the bundle at 50% off here.

PRINTABLE RESOURCES FOR WITHIN WORD PATTERN STAGE

Word Searches

Word Study Notebook

Fill in the Blank Word List Activity

BUNDLE OF ALL THREE PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES

QUESTIONS? Use the Q/A on TPT or email me at tarheelstateteacher@gmail.com

Copyright © Tammy Roose, Tarheelstate Teacher

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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This was an engaging activity for student to practice their spelling patterns.
Allison L.
136 reviews • New Jersey
Grades taught: 3rd
Rated 5 out of 5
July 6, 2022
Great resource! Thank you!
Dana V.
2,253 reviews
Grades taught: 4th
Rated 5 out of 5
January 25, 2022
The games are a great supplement to Words Their Way lessons. The games are simple to follow and engaging. I use this resource in small group instruction but it would be a great resource to have in a center, too. I like how the games can be printed in color or black and white.
Andrea M.
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Grades taught: 4th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
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Jan 27, 2022
Andrea, Thank you so much for your feedback! I'm thrilled you like the games and activities in the R-Controlled Vowel Patterns Bundle and that your students found them engaging. They have been a labor of love so it is fun to hear how teachers are using them in the classroom. Thanks! :) Tammy tarheelstateteacher@gmail.com
Rated 5 out of 5
November 29, 2021
Love it!
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Distinguish long from short vowel sounds in spoken single-syllable words.
Orally produce single-syllable words by blending sounds (phonemes), including consonant blends.
Isolate and pronounce initial, medial vowel, and final sounds (phonemes) in spoken single-syllable words.
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