HOMOPHONES and HOMOGRAPHS

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What are homophones?

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Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and often different spellings. For example, 'to', 'two', and 'too'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What are homographs?

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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations. For example, 'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the meaning of 'their'?

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'Their' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, as in 'their dog'.

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CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What is the meaning of 'there'?

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'There' is an adverb used to refer to a place or location, as in 'over there'.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

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What is the meaning of 'they're'?

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'They're' is a contraction of 'they are', as in 'they're going to the park'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the meaning of 'meat'?

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'Meat' refers to the flesh of animals used as food.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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What is the meaning of 'meet'?

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'Meet' means to come together or to encounter someone.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the meaning of 'your'?

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'Your' is a possessive pronoun used to show ownership, as in 'your book'.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

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What is the meaning of 'you're'?

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'You're' is a contraction of 'you are', as in 'you're my friend'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the meaning of 'peace'?

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'Peace' refers to a state of tranquility or quietness.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C