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. Sometimes they have different spellings.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Provide an example of homophones.

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'pair' (a set of two) and 'pear' (a type of fruit).

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What is a homograph?

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A homograph is a word that is spelled the same as another word but has a different meaning.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

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Provide an example of homographs.

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

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What is the difference between homophones and homographs?

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Homophones sound the same but have different meanings and sometimes different spellings, while 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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Choose the correct homophone: 'I will _______ (meet/meat) you at the park.'

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meet.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Choose the correct homophone: 'The _______ (flower/flour) is beautiful.'

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flower.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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Choose the correct homophone: 'He can _______ (see/sea) the ocean from here.'

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see.

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CCSS.L.4.1G

CCSS.L.K.4A

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What does the word 'bye' mean?

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'Bye' is a term used to say farewell.

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CCSS.L.5.6

CCSS.L.6.2B

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.2B

CCSS.L.8.2C

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What does the word 'hair' refer to?

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'Hair' refers to the strands that grow from the skin of humans and animals.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A