“Bossy R” Word List: R-Controlled Vowels (AR Words)
R-controlled vowels are an important phonics skill taught in early elementary grades. When the letter R comes after a vowel, it changes how the vowel sounds. In “ar” words, the letter A no longer makes a short or long ‘a’ sound. Instead, it is controlled by the R and makes the /ar/ sound, like in […]





