A decodable text featuring various graphemes that make the /ar/ sound.
One fundamental aspect of phonological awareness is understanding that multiple graphemes can be used to represent a single phoneme. In order to do this, students must first become familiar with the sound that a particular phoneme makes. Time to read aloud to explore the /ar/ sound!
Exploring the /ar/ sound
This phoneme spotter story, On the Farm, explores some of the graphemes that make the /ar/ (as in car) sound. These include the digraph “ar” and the trigraph “ear”
How to use this resource
Individual or Small-Group Activity
Provide the students with a copy of the text. Have them read the story aloud. Each time they hear the /ar/ sound, ask the students to highlight or color the word that includes this sound.
Whole-Class Activity
Project the text onto your whiteboard. Read the text aloud to the students. Each time they hear the /ar/ sound, have the students indicate this in some way, e.g., put their hands on their head, stand up, clap their hands. Afterward, discuss the various graphemes that made the /ar/ sound within the text.
An answer key is included in the download.
0 Comments
Write a review to help other teachers and parents like yourself. If you'd like to request a change to this resource, or report an error, select the corresponding tab above.