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Word Work : Review of Commonly Confused Homophones. Definition. Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently . - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Word Work:Review of Commonly
Confused Homophones
Definition• Homophones are words that sound alike but
are spelled differently.• We use context clues in the sentence where
the word appears, to determine the intended meaning.
Importance• Why do you think it is important as good
writers to use your homophones accurately?
High-Frequency Words• Based on common errors in student writing,
we are going to closely examine the most commonly confused homophones.
• You need to become accountable for 100% accuracy with these words by the end of our unit study!!
There/Their/They’reThere Their They’re
• In reference to a place or an idea
Hint: You see the word “here” in “there”
Example: The boy wants to go over there and play on the swings.
• Shows ownership; belongs to “them”
Example: The children are riding their bikes to the park today.
• Contraction of “they are”
Example: They’re going to lose every game this season if they keep playing like this.
There/Their/They’re Practice1. _________ aren’t any pencils left in the cup.2. They think _________ so cool.3. _________ excited about dessert tonight.4. _________ is my favorite kind of car.5. I like _________ puppy; it’s cute.6. _________ playing Ultimate Frisbee. 7. Don’t go _________ without your jacket.8. _________ is _________ pet rat, which
_________ taking to Disney World.
Its/It’sIts It’s
• Shows ownership; belongs to “it”
Example: The puppy dazzled the audience with its amazing cuteness.
• Contraction of “it is” or “it has”
Example: It’s going to be warm and sunny on Tuesday.
Its/It’s Practice1. ______ bad enough they let their dog bark all the
time, but now they’ve taken away ______ dog house, too!
2. The weather report announced _______ going to rain today.
3. I chose this book because I know _______ author.4. My aunt said although the turtle was cute, we still
had to return it to ______ home.5. I don’t think _______ nice to put your finger in
your nose.
Your/You’reYour You’re
• Shows ownership; belongs to “you”
Example: Here is the rest of your money; thanks for letting me borrow it!
• Contraction of “you are”
Example: You’re going to be in big trouble for breaking the neighbor’s window.
Your/You’re Practice1. Is that a new sweater _________ wearing?2. Do you think ________ coming to my house
after school?3. ________ getting on my nerves.4. Leave ________ attitude outside.5. This isn’t ________ day, is it?6. I think _________ great.
To/Two/TooTo Two Too
• Shows direction• Or, can be used before a verb
Example: We are going to the pool. (direction)
Example: He has to run a mile a day to stay in shape. (before the verb “run”)
• The number (2)
Example: There are only two cupcakes left.
• Can mean… -also/as well-very-more than necessary
Example: Matt is going to the movies, too. (also)Example: That math test was too hard. (very)Example: Don’t eat too much before dinner. (more than is necessary)
To/Two/Too Practice1. I will write ______ letters _____ you, ______. I
promise!2. If you eat ______ much ice cream, you will end
up with a stomach ache.3. We’re going ______ play baseball at the park.4. My cousin plans to meet us at the park for the
game, ______.5. Dinner won’t be ready for another ______ hours.6. We are going ______ the soccer field to practice
for the ______ games we have later this week.
Word Work: Day TwoMORE Commonly Confused
Homophones
Accept/ExceptAccept Except
Example: At the banquet, each player will accept a trophy for winning the U-13 division this season.
Example: I can eat almost anything, except for foods that contain peanuts.
Are/OurAre Our
• A linking verb
Example: We are going grocery shopping this afternoon.
• Shows ownership
Example: This is our planet and we must care for it responsibly.
Bored/BoardBored Board
Example: It was a rainy Sunday with nothing on TV; I was bored out of my mind.
Example: The carpenter needed a saw a board of wood to build the new shelf.
Break/BrakeBreak Brake
• To damage or destroy• Or, to pause or to rest
Example: I hope he doesn’t break your heart.
Example: I’m tired; can we take a break?
• To stop or slow down
Example: When a deer darted out into the road, the man slammed hard on the brake to stop his car.
Buy/By/ByeBuy By Bye
• To purchase
Example: I am going to buy some candy with my allowance.
• Near
Example: We waited by the bench for our bus to arrive.
• As in “goodbye”
Example: “Bye! See you after school!”
Hear/HereHear Here
• To listen to sound
Example: Can those of you sitting in the back still hear the speaker at the podium?
• A location
Example: Wait here and I will be right back with your food.
Hole/WholeHole Whole
• An opening through something
Example: The man peered into the hole to retrieve his golf ball.
• Undivided; in one entire piece
Example: I was very hungry and ate a whole pizza by myself.
Passed/PastPassed Past
• To move ahead of • Or to achieve a passing score
Example: I was thrilled when I passed my driver’s test and earned my license.
• In reference to time; before “now”
Example: It is important to study the Holocaust so that we learn from the past.
Principal/PrinciplePrincipal Principle
• First in rank; chief• Your princi-pal
Example: The principal is in charge of running the school and its staff efficiently.
• An accepted rule, law, or truth
Example: The principle of freedom is important to citizens of America.
Right/WriteRight Write
• What is good and proper• Direction (opposite of left)
Example: It is not always easy to do what is right.
• The act of putting words or thoughts on paper
Example: Please write your name at the top of the paper.
Then/ThanThen Than
• A transition or sequence word that means “next”, “after”
Example: First, we are going to the mall and then we will get ice cream.
• Used when comparing
Example: The number two is greater than the number one.
Wear/WhereWear Where
• To have some type of covering on the body
Example: It is important to wear warm clothes when playing in the snow.
• A place
Example: We need a map to determine where we are going.
Who’s/WhoseWho’s Whose
• Contraction for “who is”
Example: Who’s going to drive me to my soccer game tonight?
• Shows ownership
Example: Do you know whose hat this is?