Homonyms Day 1

Homonyms

Day 1

Open Ended

What do the following words mean?

Biggest and lucky.

In your notebook, write the definition of the word head

Turn and talk to someone near you and tell them what the word head means.

The word head can means:

• The word head can mean what is on top of your shoulders (point)

  OR

  
  

• It can mean being a leader; the head of the team.

Poll

Do you know any other definitions of the word head?

• Yes

• No

I can’t figure out the meaning of ‘head’ when the word is written alone.

Sometimes readers need more than just the word to understand its meaning.

Multiple Choice

Which definition of head is in this sentence?

The head of the store asked all the employees to attend a meeting after work

• Sits on your shoulders

• Leader

It's important to understand that words can have multiple meanings. Use the context clues to help identify which definition is being used.

Multiple Choice

Using the sentence, what does the word watch mean?

During my mom's surprise party, I kept watch to make sure she didn't see anyone setting up.

• A small clock you wear on your wrist

• To keep guard

Fill in the Blanks

Exit Ticket: What does the word duck mean in the sentence below?

We had to duck under the bars do we didn’t bump our heads getting into the train