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Goin ’ Someplace Special. By Patricia C. McKissack Illustrated by Merry Pinkney Vocabulary - Homophones. Homophones. Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. ax/acts ate/eight bare/bear hair/hare halve/have rose/rows see/sea.
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Goin’ Someplace Special By Patricia C. McKissack Illustrated by Merry Pinkney Vocabulary - Homophones
Homophones • Homophones are words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings. ax/acts ate/eight bare/bear hair/hare halve/have rose/rows see/sea
Homophones • Can you spell the homophones that match these words sounds? there buy hear peace their, they’re bye here piece
Homophones • When homophones are used in writing, the meaning of the sentence will help you understand which spelling to use. • The meanings of ax and acts are very different from each other. Which word would you put in this sentence: • The guard counted the weapon and found the _____ was missing.
Vocabulary scald blurted permission clenched autograph chiseled fare spectacular Which word in the set is a homophone?
Vocabulary scald blurted permission clenched autograph chiseled fare spectacular Which words can you put in a sentence?
Vocabulary scald blurted permission clenched autograph chiseled fare spectacular Which words can you define?
Use the context. “It was a hot day and the Mississippi sun was doing its best to scald the boys with its hot rays.” In this sentence scald means: • heat • burn • warm
Use the context. “Ummm, I’ll ask my mom if I can go. I need her permission.” In the passage, permission means: • getting the ok from a parent • asking a parent • knowing it is okay to go
Vocabulary “In Joe’s house there was a picture of Dr. King with his autograph on the bottom.” In the passage, autograph means: • to write about yourself • a book about you • your name in your handwriting
Vocabulary “Why don’t you boys take the bus to the drugstore? I’ve got the bus fare right here.” In the passage, the word fare means: • honest and truthful • cost of the ride • ticket to ride
Vocabulary “No Ma’am,” Paul blurted out suddenly. In the passage, the word blurted means: • yelled • said • whispered
Vocabulary Paul’s hand was clenched in a fist as they headed for the two empty stools.” In the passage, the word clenched means: • sweating • pounding • squeezed
Vocabulary A man with a frown that looked like it was chiseled out of stone blocked their way. In the passage, the word chiseled means: • angry • carved • still
Vocabulary “Have a spectacular afternoon.” she said. “Two friends like you, that shouldn’t be a problem.” In the passage, the word spectacular means: • good • great • excellent
Vocabulary Challenge Use both of these words in one meaningful sentence. Be sure each word is used according to the meaning of its spelling. blew/blue read/reed ball/bawl loan/lone add/ad great/grate peace/piece reign/rain/rein shoe/shoo