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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What does 'lessen' mean?

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To make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.6

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What is the meaning of 'steal'?

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To take something that belongs to someone else without permission.

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CCSS.L.3.2E

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

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What does 'reign' refer to?

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The period during which a sovereign rules; the time a king or queen is in power.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is a 'berry'?

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A small, juicy fruit, often edible, such as strawberries or blueberries.

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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 does 'overdo' mean?

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To do something to an excessive degree; to do too much.

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CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

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Provide an example of a homophone for 'bare'.

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Bear (the animal) is a homophone for bare (without covering).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the homophone for 'flour'?

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Flower (the blooming part of a plant) is a homophone for flour (used in baking).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does 'rein' mean in the context of controlling something?

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To control or guide, often used in reference to horses.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the homophone for 'knight'?

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Night (the time of day when it is dark) is a homophone for knight (a medieval soldier).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A