Created by Joanne Whitley June 19, 2008

1. Homophones201.1.8 Understand and spell basic words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings (homophones- flower/flour). Created by Joanne Whitley June 19, 2008

2. A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning. We will spell these words so pay attention!

3. eight

4. eight e i g h t

5. eight Spell this word.

6. ate

7. ate a t e

8. ate Spell this word.

9. pair A pair of glasses

10. pair p a i r

11. pair Spell this word.

12. pear

13. pear p e a r

14. pear Spell this word.

15. new

16. new n e w

17. new Spell this word.

18. knew

19. knew k n e w

20. knew Spell this word.

21. Use these words in a sentence. acts axe

22. Use these words in a sentence. peak peek

23. Use these words in a sentence. flu flew

24. Use these words in a sentence. four for

25. Use these words in a sentence. allowed aloud

26. Don’t forget to use the correct word when using a homonym. Always check the spelling. See how funny it would be if you didn’t!! The play had 3 acts. The play had three axe. Act 2 Act 3 Act 1

27. Good Job!