our (er)
Here we meet some more words where 'our' says er, and some further words where it says 'u'. Study these words carefully. They will need much revision. Words with 'ou' are very variable as we have already seen. It may help to have your pupil compile lists as crib sheets to keep nearby for reference until the pupil is secure reading and spelling 'ou' words in their various kinds.
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.)
er
vapour
parlour
odour
vigour
glamour
rumour
honour (silent 'h') honourable dishonourable
humour
journal
courteous
neighbour/neighbourhood
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.)
er
vapour
parlour
odour
vigour
glamour
rumour
honour (silent 'h') honourable dishonourable
humour
journal
courteous
neighbour/neighbourhood
Dictation:
In February, Paul learned of a special concert that was to be performed in honour of the founder of the orchestra, who had recently passed away. Paul felt very privileged to be asked to play a trumpet solo. There was going to be a large choir. There would be no guitars playing in the concert.
On the evening of the concert, Paul was very punctual, thanks to his new digital watch. It seemed as if the whole neighbourhood had turned out, as the hall was packed and there was not a vacant chair. A town council official was also in attendance. It was a very solemn event, and a hymn was sung at the close of the concert.
At the end of the concert, the council official spoke with Paul. He encouraged him to keep playing his trumpet. Paul thought the gentleman was very courteous.
In February, Paul learned of a special concert that was to be performed in honour of the founder of the orchestra, who had recently passed away. Paul felt very privileged to be asked to play a trumpet solo. There was going to be a large choir. There would be no guitars playing in the concert.
On the evening of the concert, Paul was very punctual, thanks to his new digital watch. It seemed as if the whole neighbourhood had turned out, as the hall was packed and there was not a vacant chair. A town council official was also in attendance. It was a very solemn event, and a hymn was sung at the close of the concert.
At the end of the concert, the council official spoke with Paul. He encouraged him to keep playing his trumpet. Paul thought the gentleman was very courteous.