words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings

words that have the same spellings or pronunciation as another word or words but a different meaning.

Identifying and spelling homophones

English

In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not’ and the spelling of homophones and homonyms.  In 'Verb and adjectives suffixes’, pupils learn verb and adjective suffixes.

In ‘More suffixes and silent letters’, pupils learnt spelling and grammar conventions used with the suffixes -ly, -ful and -less. In this unit, pupils learn spelling and grammar conventions used with prefixes meaning 'not’ and the spelling of homophones and homonyms.

Prefixes, homonyms and homophones

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. **Were** are my keys?

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Let's go **too** the park.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. I bought a brand **nue** umbrella.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. You can have one **corter** of the cake.

words that sound the same but have different spellings

Match the words to the correct definitions.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. A single **teer** rolled down his cheek.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. **Tair** the envelope to open it.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. He was running to catch the **trayn**.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. I enjoyed myself at the Christmas **fayre.**

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Identifying and spelling homophones

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.