Alternative Pronunciations for the Grapheme er (Reception & Year 1)

Author: Jessica Barnaschone

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Use this worksheet to test children's knowledge of 'er' words and the long and short 'er' sounds. Can they correctly match the words to the right pictures? Next, challenge children to choose the missing word to complete the sentences.

Answers to the worksheet are provided.

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Key Stage: Early Years & KS1
Subject: Phonics
Topic: Alternative pronunciations
Topic Group:Alternative Spellings & Pronunciations
Year(s): Reception & Year 1
Media Type: PDF
Resource Type: Worksheet
Last Updated: 23/10/2023
Resource Code: EP01WAT154
Curriculum Point(s): Recognise that some graphemes have alternative pronunciations.

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