R-controlled vowels
The letter r can change the sound of a vowel that comes before it. Children and educators sometimes refer to this as "Bossy R". (Blivens, 2006)
This video gives examples of the way the letter r changes the sound of vowels.
Here is a fun music video for "Bossy R"
Activities for r-controlled vowels
Traditional activities such as word sorts, flashcards, concentration, word searches, and matching are great for emphasizing r-controlled vowels. Visit the Carl's Corner website for these activities and print offs.
http://www.wordway.us.com/BossyR.htm
http://www.wordway.us.com/BossyR.htm
Online games with r-controlled vowels