Today’s Walking Classroom discusses how to use homonyms and homophones and what the differences are between them. Homophones have one pronunciation with at least two different spellings and meanings. Homonyms are words that have one spelling but at least two different meanings. Sometimes using homophones, homonyms, or slang language can be confusing, so it is important to pay attention to your audience and make sure that the meaning is clear to them.
Character Value: Know your audience
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Common Core
L–Language | SL–Speaking and Listening | RI–Reading: Informational | RL–Reading: Literature | W–Writing | RH–6-8 Literacy in History/Social Studies | RST–6-8 Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects Elementary School:SL.3.1, SL.3.4
L.4.1.g, L.4.5.c, SL.4.1, SL.4.4
L.5.5.c, SL.5.1, SL.5.4
Middle School:
RL.6.4, RI.6.4, SL.6.1, SL.6.4
RL.7.4, RI.7.4, SL.7.1, SL.7.4
RL.8.4, RI.8.4, SL.8.1, SL.8.4
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Homonyms and Homophones Google Quiz
Slide Deck:
Homonyms and Homophones Slide Deck
Discusses the word “odd” and its origins and multiple meanings.
Presents a short clip from a sitcom about a homonym gameshow.
Explains homophones using animation.
Illustrate homonyms to help visualize words with different meanings.
Read sentences and rewrite those with misused homophones on this K12reader.com worksheet.
Brainstorm a list of homonyms and meanings. then use that list to play charades.
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