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Word Work : Review of Commonly Confused Homophones. Definition. Homophones are words that sound alike but are spelled differently .
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Definition • Homophones are words that sound alikebut 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’re Practice • _________ aren’t any pencils left in the cup. • They think _________ so cool. • _________ excited about dessert tonight. • _________ is my favorite kind of car. • I like _________ puppy; it’s cute. • _________ playing Ultimate Frisbee. • Don’t go _________ without your jacket. • _________ is _________ pet rat, which _________ taking to Disney World.
Its/It’s Practice • ______ bad enough they let their dog bark all the time, but now they’ve taken away ______ dog house, too! • The weather report announced _______ going to rain today. • I chose this book because I know _______ author. • My aunt said although the turtle was cute, we still had to return it to ______ home. • I don’t think _______ nice to put your finger in your nose.
Your/You’re Practice • Is that a new sweater _________ wearing? • Do you think ________ coming to my house after school? • ________ getting on my nerves. • Leave ________ attitude outside. • This isn’t ________ day, is it? • I think _________ great.
To/Two/Too Practice • I will write ______ letters _____ you, ______. I promise! • If you eat ______ much ice cream, you will end up with a stomach ache. • We’re going ______ play baseball at the park. • My cousin plans to meet us at the park for the game, ______. • Dinner won’t be ready for another ______ hours. • We are going ______ the soccer field to practice for the ______ games we have later this week.
