This lesson plan, Bossy R is stern: “er” (R-Controlled Vowels), is a video based lesson for Grades 1 - 2. Attached to this lesson is the YouTube video link to the video lesson and PDF files of the lesson plan and extension activities.

Learning Goals:

• Review the 5 vowels and their sounds in the English alphabet
• Understand the consonant letter “r” changes the sounds of vowels that come before it.
• Read and write words that have the r-controlled vowel “er”