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Identifying and spelling homonyms
I can identify and spell homonyms.
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Year 3
Identifying and spelling homonyms
I can identify and spell homonyms.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Homonyms are words which have the same spellings but multiple meanings.
- The meaning of a homonym is dependent on the context.
- How to spell the curriculum word: woman and women.
Keywords
Homonyms - words that have the same spelling or pronunciation as other words but a different meaning.
Homophones - words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings
Common misconception
Children may not understand the difference between 'homophone' and 'homonym'.
Give specific examples of homophones (e.g. hair and hare) and homonyms (e.g. bark) and discuss the differences.
Various contexts and use of images can support with solidifying children's understanding of both homonyms and homophones. Homonyms and homophones may vary depending on accent. Adapt the lesson accordingly if this is the case.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the homophones.
you're
whether
hear
flower
Q2.
Put the 'Look, cover, write, check' strategy in the correct order.
Q3.
Match each word to the correct number of syllables.
1
2
3
Q4.
Match the word to the prefix it contains.
re
super
sub
de
Q5.
Choose the correct spelling for the missing word. I received a __________ in the post.
repligh
reeply
replie
Q6.
Choose the correct spelling of the word in bold. The match will have to be riplaid.
riplayed
replayd
riplayd
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the words to the correct definitions.
words that look the same, but have different meanings
words that sound the same, but have different spellings
Q2.
What word class is the word 'wave' in this sentence? I wave to my brother when I leave the house.
noun
adjective
Q3.
Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The brite sun was shining in my eyes.
briet
brit
brIt
Q4.
Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The paper had a tair in it because it was ripped.
tare
tere
teer
Q5.
Correct the spelling of the word in bold in this sentence: I bou to the king.
Q6.
Order the steps for the 'big letters' strategy.
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