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Every word has to have a vowel! You might know that the letter R can change a short vowel's sound, but what happens to a vowel if a word has two Rs? Let's find out in this video!


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Want to learn more about how R controls short vowel sounds? Check out this video!Think you are an -R or -RR vowel expert? Try your hand at these practice pages!
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Understanding how the sounds of letters can change when paired together can help you become a better reader and writer. Recognizing these sound changes helps you to use more of your brain energy on understanding what you are reading and writing instead of sounding out words.

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