English Language Arts PACK-ELA-5 · WS-ELA-5-02
Bossy R and Syllables
Advanced Phonics — R-controlled vowels, syllables, and prefixes
๐Ÿ“ Directions: Sort Bossy R words, clap syllables, and explore the prefix 'un-'!
Part A: R-Controlled Vowels (Bossy R!)

When r comes after a vowel, it changes the sound! Sort these words:

carbirdfurstarherdirtbornturnfarmfernshirtcorn
ar
er
ir
or / ur
Part B: Syllable Clap!

Clap each word. Write how many syllables (beats) you hear.

WordClap It!Syllables
appleclap clap...
catclap clap...
butterflyclap clap...
umbrellaclap clap...
dogclap clap...
elephantclap clap...
sunclap clap...
computerclap clap...
Part C: Prefix Power!

Add un- to the beginning of each word. What does the new word mean?

  1. happy โ†’ unhappy. Means: _______________
  2. kind โ†’ unkind. Means: _______________
  3. lock โ†’ unlock. Means: _______________
  4. tie โ†’ untie. Means: _______________
๐Ÿ’ก Hint: 'Un-' means NOT or the opposite!