Bossy R - /or/ Dictionary Chase

Pairing up students with a pencil and clipboard in hand it was very challenging to search for words in a dictionary for young readers with the /or/ sound.  They had to really think about that distinct "Bossy R" sound.  They found many that were not so I had them write everything they found.  This was not an indepedent activity for 1st and 2nd grade students, it took a lot of guidance and time to process.  It would be a great challenge activity or to use in a center for independent readers.

Click here at TpT to grab a free copy to help guide your students through this activity.

I found it helped my young readers to gather at our reading rug to complete this activity as a whole class.

Bossy R - /or/ Spin Game

More Bossy R words with the /or/ family, using a popcorn theme!


Copy this game board off on cardstock and laminate for durability. Students will need a pencil and a paper clip to use as a spinner. There is an easy version and a difficult student along with a recording sheet for students to write down the real words and nonsense words they make.

This can be made into several copies for students to use as partners, it can be used in small groups or with individuals to help reinforce phonics instruction. Use it with one of your centers.


Click here to grab your copy at TpT or here at Teachers Notebook.