ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Phonics Mystery Words Mission: AR sound – Bossy R
Welcome to our fun mission! Today, we are going to solve some mystery word clues. Each word has the special “ar” sound, like a pirate saying “arrr!” Let’s get started!
This word is another name for an automobile. Can you guess it? Yes, it’s a car!
This word is the name of an animal that swims in the ocean. It’s a big fish with sharp teeth. That’s right, it’s a shark!
This word is something you can see shining in the night sky. What could it be? It’s a star!
This word is the name of a body part that helps you lift things. Can you guess? It’s an arm!
This word is the name of a container where you keep food, like jam or pickles. What is it? It’s a jar!
This word is the name of a place where farmers grow crops or raise animals. Do you know it? It’s a farm!
This word is the opposite of finish. What do you do before you finish? You start!
This word is a month of the year when spring begins. Can you guess which month? It’s March!
This word means there is no light. What do you call it when it’s hard to see? It’s dark!
This word is another word for big. What is it? It’s large!
Congratulations! You have solved all the mystery words! Keep exploring and learning new words every day. If you enjoyed this mission, look for more fun word games and missions to play!
Sound Hunt: Go on a sound hunt around your home or classroom. Look for objects or pictures that have the “ar” sound in their names. For example, you might find a “car” or a “jar.” Once you find them, say the word out loud and emphasize the “ar” sound. How many words can you find?
Draw and Share: Draw a picture of one of the mystery words from the lesson, like a “shark” or a “star.” Share your drawing with a friend or family member and explain what the word is and how it uses the “ar” sound. Can you think of a story that includes your mystery word?
Word Creation Game: With a partner, take turns creating new words that have the “ar” sound. You can use real words or make up silly ones! Write them down and see who can come up with the most words. Remember to say each word out loud and listen for the “ar” sound.
**Mystery Words A-R**
**Today’s Mission:** Solve each a-r word clue to complete your mission. Remember: a-r says “ar.”
1. **Clue number one:** This word is another name for an automobile.
**Correct, the answer is:** car.
2. **Clue number two:** This word is the name of an animal that lives in the ocean.
**Correct, the answer is:** shark.
3. **Clue number three:** This word is the name of something you can see in the night sky.
**Correct, the answer is:** star.
4. **Clue number four:** This word is the name of a body part.
**Correct, the answer is:** arm.
5. **Clue number five:** This word is the name of a container where food is stored.
**Correct, the answer is:** jar.
6. **Clue number six:** This word is the name of a place where crops are grown or animals are raised.
**Correct, the answer is:** farm.
7. **Clue number seven:** This word is the opposite of finish.
**Correct, the answer is:** start.
8. **Clue number eight:** This word is a month of the year.
**Correct, the answer is:** March.
9. **Clue number nine:** This word means there is no light.
**Correct, the answer is:** dark.
10. **Clue number ten:** This word is another word for big.
**Correct, the answer is:** large.
**Congratulations!** You have completed the mission. Subscribe to Teaching Without Frills for more Mystery Word Missions.
