Practise and apply spelling homonyms
I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling homonyms.
Practise and apply spelling homonyms
I can use a range of strategies to practise spelling homonyms.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A homonym is a word which has the same spelling but multiple meanings.
- The meaning of a homonym is dependent on the context.
- Using the strategy 'pyramid letters' is a useful practice strategy.
- How to spell the curriculum word: surprise.
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.
Keywords
Homonym - words that have the same spelling or pronunciation as other words but a different meaning.
Homophone - words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings.
Pronunciation - the way a word or language is spoken, including the sounds, stress and intonation patterns
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
words that look the same, but have different meanings
words that sound the same, but have different spellings
the way a word or language is spoken
Exit quiz
6 Questions
words that look the same, but have different meanings
words that sound the same, but have different spellings
the way a word or language is spoken