CI 350- Assure Plan Powerpoint 2. Whats a homophone?
a word that is pronounced the same as another word, but has a
different meaning and usually different spelling
Words like:
too, two & toknight & night
eight & ateax & actsflea & flee
3. Homophones can be tricky
The easiest way to tell homophones apart: pay attention to
spelling, and memorize the definition that tags along with the
spelling.
aunt- your father or mothers sister
ant- a tiny insect
4. Homophone hint:
Sometimes it is easier to think of the homophones in picture
form. Imagine the options in your head, then choose the correct
spelling.
April (read or red) to the kindergarden class.
5. What are common homophones? Common homophones are those that
are used the most frequently. accept - take in except - other than
blew- past tense of blow blue - a color eight - number after7 ate-
past tense of eat bare- uncovered bear- animal flour- cooking
ingredientflower- plant poll- survey/vote pole- a long stick 6.
What are common homophones? Sometimes words have three homophones
Words with three homophones can be tricky! buy- to purchase by-
near to bye- goodbye to- directed towards too- also two- number
after 1 their - belonging to someone theyre- they are there-
direction 7. Keep track!
Keep a list of the homophones you get confused with at your
desk or in a notebook.
Make 2 columns. Put the homophones side by side and definition
underneath. If there are 3 homophones, add another column.
homophone 1 - brief definition homophone 2 - brief definition 8.
Is the list helpful?
Making your list will help you memorize the homophones that are
confusing to you. It will also give you a reference to look back
on.
9. Wait, what are homophones?
Homophones are two or three words that are pronounced the same,
but have different spelling and a different meaning.
