One of the four ways of spelling the /er/ sound is using the letters ur. This list looks at a few of these ur words why not learn them now? As you go through the list, say each word aloud and listen to the vowel sound.
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fur |
The bear has thick fur.
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blur |
His vision began to blur.
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slur |
An insult is a slur.
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nurse |
Jane is training to be a nurse.
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burst |
Don't burst that balloon.
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burn |
Our new stove can burn wood or coal.
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turn |
The leaves are turning red and brown.
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Learn this spelling list using the 'Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check' activity.
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Look and read the word.
Say the word. Click the speaker icon.
Cover the word.
Write the word.
Check your spelling.
Spelling games using the word list: Bunzl ur words (copy)
Springtime Spelling
Spring into spelling!
Egg Hunt
Crack the eggs!
Word Search, small
The classic English word game.
Against the Clock
Spelling 'against the clock'.
Mayan Temple
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Monkey Business
It's bananas!
Test yourself using the 'Listen and Spell' spelling test.
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