Bossy r · 6 words
er · ir · ur
- Age
- Ages 3–11
- Skill
- Phonics · Reading
- Format
- Interactive
Before the lesson
Er, ir and ur all say the same tired 'errr' — the sound of thinking. Three spellings, one sound: sort the words by spelling, say them all the same.
Sort the sounds
Read the word. Does it belong with er · ir · ur or with -et? Tap its basket.
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Printable worksheet
Match pictures to words, fill in the missing letters, read and circle — one page, answer key at the bottom.
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Worksheet
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Flashcards
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