Dot a Word: er, ir, and ur

Find all the bossy R words in this engaging phonics worksheet! Learners will read over 20 different words and identify all of the ones that have the R-controlled vowels er, ir, and ur in them. They’ll use a dot marker or color in all of the circles with these vowels. This worksheet includes one- and two-syllable words that are likely familiar to first and second graders. 

This worksheet is perfect for students working on their foundational reading and phonics skills. Understanding the sounds that R-controlled vowels make can help students sound out words they haven’t seen before and correctly spell words they want to write. 

For more R-controlled vowel worksheets, try Bossy R: Write the Room, Fun With -er, -ir, and -ur, and R-Controlled Vowels: Bossy R Crossword.