Spelling further near-homophones and homophones
I can identify the correct spelling of homophones and near-homophones.
Spelling further near-homophones and homophones
I can identify the correct spelling of homophones and near-homophones.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Two or more words that almost sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are called near-homophones.
- 'Accept' and 'except' are near-homophones.
- 'Wary' and 'weary' are near-homophones.
- 'Advice' and 'advise' and 'device' and 'devise' are near-homophones.
- How to spell the curriculum words: recognise and category.
Common misconception
Pupils may select the wrong spelling for the wrong sentence.
Spend time talking about the meaning of the words as you come across them. Show pupils how to use the context of the sentence to help you decipher the meaning and if relevant, discuss its etymology.
Keywords
Near-homophone - a word that sounds very similar to another word but has a slightly different spelling and a different meaning
Word class - different types of words that are used to form sentences
Context - the surrounding words or sentences that help determine the meaning of a word or phrase
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