Homophones and Homographs

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What is a homophone?

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Words that sound alike, but are spelled differently and have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is a homograph?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may or may not sound alike.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'scent' and 'sent'.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Give an example of a homograph.

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'wind' (to turn) and 'wind' (a breeze).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones sound alike but are spelled differently; homographs are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does the word 'dear' mean?

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A term of endearment or affection.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does the word 'deer' refer to?

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A type of animal, often found in forests.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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Complete the sentence: I love the __________ of freshly baked cookies.

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scent.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

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Which word means to unite in marriage?

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marry.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the meaning of 'merry'?

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Cheerful and lively.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4