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R-Controlled Vowels Word Search

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This 20-word word search focuses on r-controlled vowels ('ir', 'ur', 'er', and 'or' patterns) for students in Grades 3–4. Hidden words include birthday, hurting, curtain, and thirteen, reinforcing each vowel pattern. Use it as a phonics warm-up, a spelling-practice handout, or a sub-plan activity during a unit on vowel sounds.

Subject:
English / Language Arts
Topic:
Spelling
Grade Level:
3rd – 4th Grades
Updated July 2026

Word List

  • THIRSTY
  • FURTHER
  • PERSON
  • WORTHY
  • BIRTHDAY
  • PURPLE
  • CERTAIN
  • HOMEWORK
  • CIRCUS
  • HURTING
  • ERASER
  • BEFORE
  • THIRTY
  • CURTAIN
  • CHAPTER
  • WORDING
  • THIRTEEN
  • PLAYER
  • STORY
  • WORKING

How to Use This Word Search

Print this word search for early finishers, vocabulary review, or classroom warm-ups. Click 'Open This Word Search' to change the grid size, swap words, or adjust difficulty before downloading.

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