Homographs

Homographs

Homographs

• Homographs: two words that are spelled but alike have different meanings, different origins, and possibly different pronunciation.

• Homo: same Graph: unit of sound

Homograph vs Homophone

• Homograph: Same spelling but pronounced differently

• Example: present and present

• Homophone: Different spelling but pronounced the same

• Example: principal and principle

Multiple Choice

What has different spelling but pronounced (sound) the same?

• Homophone

• Homograph

Multiple Choice

What has the same spelling but pronounced (sound) differently?

• Homophone

• Homograph

Multiple Choice

Present and present are examples of what?

• Homophone

• Homograph

Multiple Choice

Principal and principle are examples of?

• Homophone

• Homograph

Multiple Choice

"Mistakes are proof that you are trying."

• True

• False

Open Ended

Nicole was happy she caught a bass while fishing.

Anthony sings bass for the school choir.

Is this an example of a homophone or a homograph? Why?

Open Ended

Silvina was excited to fly on a plane from Argentina to Arizona.

Silvina thought the food was plain.

Is this an example of a homophone or homograph? Why?

Poll

I can identify a homophone and a homograph.

• I got this

• I need a little help

• I need help