Homophones, Homographs, Homonyms

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What is a homophone?

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Words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is a homograph?

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Words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and sometimes different pronunciations.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is a homonym?

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Words that are spelled the same and sound the same, but have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'pair' (a couple) and 'pear' (the fruit).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Give an example of a homograph.

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'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Give an example of a homonym.

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'bat' (a flying mammal) and 'bat' (a piece of sports equipment).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones sound the same but are spelled differently; homographs are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Select the correct homophone: I need to buy a new (pair/pear) of shoes.

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pair.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Select the correct homophone: The (flower/flour) is beautiful.

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flower.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Select the correct homophone: (Their/There/They're) going to the park.

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They're.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A