Final or (er)
We have already met 'or' saying 'er' with 'wor' words. Here we meet 'or' at the end of a word.
In other words, the final 'or' is pronounced 'er'. Again it is worth studying these words to avoid confusion.
Rule: When the root (verb) of a word ends in 'ct', 'it', 'ate' or 'ession' the 'er' ending is spelt 'or'.
It is not important for the pupil to learn this rule, but it is a point of interest.
In all these words, say 'er' when you see the final 'or'. Don't forget!
Help the pupil to chunk words where necessary. Say the word and listen for the natural breaks. They often come after the vowel sound. Remember - each chunk of a word must contain a vowel - or a vowel sound (in the case for example of words with 'y' making a vowel sound.)
In other words, the final 'or' is pronounced 'er'. Again it is worth studying these words to avoid confusion.
Rule: When the root (verb) of a word ends in 'ct', 'it', 'ate' or 'ession' the 'er' ending is spelt 'or'.
It is not important for the pupil to learn this rule, but it is a point of interest.
In all these words, say 'er' when you see the final 'or'. Don't forget!
Help the pupil to chunk words where necessary. Say the word and listen for the natural breaks. They often come after the vowel sound. Remember - each chunk of a word must contain a vowel - or a vowel sound (in the case for example of words with 'y' making a vowel sound.)
editor
visitor
actor
conductor
tractor
doctor
calculate ..........calculator
radiate...............radiator
Also:
motor
sailor
author
minor
major
effort - in the middle of the word which is unsual
visitor
actor
conductor
tractor
doctor
calculate ..........calculator
radiate...............radiator
Also:
motor
sailor
author
minor
major
effort - in the middle of the word which is unsual
Dictation:
Tom has bought a new tractor. On a farm, a tractor is very important, playing a major part in farm life. Tom's old tractor had sprung a leak in the radiator, so he took it into the garage to be repaired. The mechanic looked at the tractor for an hour and then had a long discussion with Tom. He informed Tom that he had reached the conclusion that it was a serious fault that would cost a huge amount of money to repair. He suggested that Tom spend his money on a new tractor as it was rather old. Tom agreed that it would be best to replace his tractor with a new one. He got out his calculator to see what he could afford. Then he journeyed to a showroom to view new models.
Teaching notes:
Look at these words before doing the dictation:
important (chunk this word - it is simply in the 'or' family)
replace
Talk about 'show' belonging to the 'ow' saying o-e family.
Tom has bought a new tractor. On a farm, a tractor is very important, playing a major part in farm life. Tom's old tractor had sprung a leak in the radiator, so he took it into the garage to be repaired. The mechanic looked at the tractor for an hour and then had a long discussion with Tom. He informed Tom that he had reached the conclusion that it was a serious fault that would cost a huge amount of money to repair. He suggested that Tom spend his money on a new tractor as it was rather old. Tom agreed that it would be best to replace his tractor with a new one. He got out his calculator to see what he could afford. Then he journeyed to a showroom to view new models.
Teaching notes:
Look at these words before doing the dictation:
important (chunk this word - it is simply in the 'or' family)
replace
Talk about 'show' belonging to the 'ow' saying o-e family.