phon

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What is a homophone?

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A word pronounced the same as another but differing in meaning or spelling.

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What does the root 'phon' mean?

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Sound.

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What is phonics?

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A method of teaching reading and spelling that stresses symbol-sound relationships.

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What is a saxophone?

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A musical instrument that is a member of the woodwind family.

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What is a microphone?

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An instrument that converts sound into electrical signals.

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Give an example of a homophone.

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'to', 'too', and 'two'.

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What is a symphony?

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A large musical composition for orchestra.

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What is the purpose of phonics in education?

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To help students understand the relationship between letters and sounds.

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What is an example of phonics in use?

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Learning that the letter 'b' makes the /b/ sound.

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What is the difference between a homophone and a homonym?

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Homophones sound the same but have different meanings; homonyms sound the same and may have the same or different meanings.