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 are usually spelled differently.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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Give an example of homophones.

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

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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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 or may not be pronounced the same.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Give an example of homographs.

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'lead' (to guide) and 'lead' (a type of metal).

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'close' mean in the context of distance?

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To be a short distance away.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What does 'close' mean in the context of covering?

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To cover an opening.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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What is the correct homophone for: 'I love the __________ of freshly baked cookies.'

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'scent' (the smell).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

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What is the correct homophone for: 'Mike’s grandmother carefully walked to the second floor, one _________________ at a time.'

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'stair' (a step in a staircase).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is the correct homophone for: 'She couldn’t decide__________ she wanted an apple or a banana.'

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'whether' (indicating a choice).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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True or False: Homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and are usually spelled differently.

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True.

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