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3.62 Decode R Controlled Vowels Worksheet

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This Grade 3 English worksheet provides structured practice on 3.62 Decode R Controlled Vowels. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Decode R‑Controlled Vowels - Identify and pronounce r‑controlled vowels (ar, er, ir, or, ur) in multisyllabic words and choose the correct reading in context. (CCSS RF.3.3; TEKS §110.5 3.2; FL B.E.S.T. ELA.3.F.1.3; VA SOL 3.5h)

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

The detective looked at circumstantial clues.

In the first syllable 'cir-' of "circumstantial", which r-controlled vowel spelling do you see?

Aer

Bur

Cor

Dir

Solution & Explanation:Find the vowel followed by r in "circumstantial". The spelling "ir" is the r-controlled vowel pattern there.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Purification makes dirty water safer to drink.

When you read the part 'pur-' in "purification", which spelling shows the r-controlled vowel?

Aer

Bir

Cur

Dar

Solution & Explanation:Find the vowel followed by r in "purification". The spelling "ur" is the r-controlled vowel pattern there.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Her smile gave reassurance to her friend.

In "reassurance", the letters "ur" are r-controlled. Which sound do they make? (Focus on the letters in 'sur-'.)

AOR sound (corn)

Bshort u sound (cup)

CER sound (her)

DAR sound (car)

Solution & Explanation:In "reassurance", the letters "ur" are r-controlled, so they make the ER sound (her) instead of a short u sound (cup).

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