Identifying and spelling homonyms
I can identify and spell homonyms.
Identifying and spelling homonyms
I can identify and spell homonyms.
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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.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
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Exit quiz
6 Questions
words that look the same, but have different meanings
words that sound the same, but have different spellings