Final or saying er
In other words, the final 'er' is pronounced 'or'. 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'.
In all these words, say 'or' when you see the final 'er'. 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 - ora vowel sound (in the case for example of words with 'y' making a vowel sound.)
rule: When the root (verb) of a word ends in 'ct', 'it', 'ate' or 'ession' the 'er' ending is spelt 'or'.
In all these words, say 'or' when you see the final 'er'. 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 - ora vowel sound (in the case for example of words with 'y' making a vowel sound.)
Final or (er) - Level 4
Words with 'i' saying 'ee'
superior
inferior
radiator
emperor
governor
terror
warrior
motivator
solicitor
educator
navigator
director
conqueror
solicitor
equator
creator
migrator migratory
Odd word:
mayor This word does not sound out correctly as in may-or, so should be learnt as an odd word.
Words with 'i' saying 'ee'
superior
inferior
radiator
emperor
governor
terror
warrior
motivator
solicitor
educator
navigator
director
conqueror
solicitor
equator
creator
migrator migratory
Odd word:
mayor This word does not sound out correctly as in may-or, so should be learnt as an odd word.
Dictation:
Paul found a book about the Vikings in the library. He was interested to learn about them after his boat trip around the bay, when he learned of their attacks.
‘Towards the end of the eighth century, a new danger began to threaten the coasts of England." Raiders from Denmark and Norway known as the Vikings began to come in their longships and plunder the villages, killing all the inhabitants and sailing away again. They were tall, fierce warriors armed with long spears and two-headed battle axes. These raiders, though skilled seamen and very brave and daring, were as cruel and uncivilized as the Anglo-Saxons had been before them when they raided the English coasts. Now, however, the Anglo-Saxons were settled and found it difficult to defend themselves against the Vikings, who were always able to make surprise attacks.'
Paul found a book about the Vikings in the library. He was interested to learn about them after his boat trip around the bay, when he learned of their attacks.
‘Towards the end of the eighth century, a new danger began to threaten the coasts of England." Raiders from Denmark and Norway known as the Vikings began to come in their longships and plunder the villages, killing all the inhabitants and sailing away again. They were tall, fierce warriors armed with long spears and two-headed battle axes. These raiders, though skilled seamen and very brave and daring, were as cruel and uncivilized as the Anglo-Saxons had been before them when they raided the English coasts. Now, however, the Anglo-Saxons were settled and found it difficult to defend themselves against the Vikings, who were always able to make surprise attacks.'