M4W2 Spelling Homophones - HMH

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What is a homophone?

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A homophone is a word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and often a different spelling.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Give an example of a homophone pair.

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'bare' (without covering) and 'bear' (the animal).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'hanger' mean?

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A hanger is a device used to hang clothes.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'hangar' mean?

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A hangar is a large building where aircraft are stored.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the meaning of 'steel'?

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Steel is a strong metal made from iron and carbon.

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What does 'steal' mean?

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To steal means to take something that does not belong to you.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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What does 'overdo' mean?

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To overdo means to do something to an excessive degree.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What does 'overdue' mean?

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Overdue means something that is past the expected time.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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What is the difference between 'whose' and 'who's'?

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'Whose' is a possessive form asking about ownership, while 'who's' is a contraction for 'who is'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'whose' mean?

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'Whose' is used to ask about the owner of something.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6