Homophones

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Homophones:

Using Context to Determine Meanings

Student Facing
January 23, 2025

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LO: SWBAT identify, use, and explain the meaning
of homophones

DOL: Given a text, SW identify, use, and explain the
meaning of homophones correctly in at least 2 out of
3 questions.

TEKS: ELA.4.3D Identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain.

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HOT Question : How do
you determine the
meaning of a
homophone?
TEKS: ELA.4.3D Identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain.

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Real World Connection: Make sure you talk right, write right and be easy to understand.

TEKS: ELA.4.3D Identify, use, and explain the meaning of homophones such as reign/rain.

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Welcome to Our Space Adventure!

Homophones

rain

reign

"Gear up, astronauts!
We're about to launch

into the galaxy of

homophones!"

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What Are Homophones?

Homophones
are words that
sound the same

but have
different

meanings and,
usually, different

spellings.

rain

reign

Rain: water falling in drops
from clouds

Reign: the period during
which a king or queen rules

Let’s try it out!
rain or reign?

1.The queen’s
_____ was
marked by
peace.

1.The forecast
predicts heavy
____ tomorrow.

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What Are Homophones?

Homophones
are words that
sound the same

but have
different

meanings and,
usually, different

spellings.

rain

reign

Rain: water falling in drops
from clouds

Reign: the period during
which a king or queen rules

Let’s try it out!
rain or reign?

1.The queen’s
_____ was
marked by
peace.

1.The forecast
predicts heavy
____ tomorrow.

reign

rain

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Homophones

rose

rows

sale

sail

plane

plain

Match the picture to

the correct word.
Quick-Think Pair

Challenge!

Turn to your
partner and

create a

sentence for sale

and sail.

Fill in the Blank

1.The _____ flew high
above the clouds.

1.The surface was _____
and perfect for farming.

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Homophones

rose

rows

sale

sail

plane

plain

Match the picture to

the correct word.
Quick-Think Pair

Challenge!

Turn to your
partner and

create a

sentence for sale

and sail.

Fill in the Blank

1.The ___ flew high above
the clouds.

1.The surface was ___
and perfect for farming.

rose

rows

plane

pl
ai
n

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Homophones: Using Context to Determine Meanings

Why do you
think context

clues are

important for
understanding
homophones?

Homophones are
words that have

different meanings.

In order to

determine what the

word means, we
must examine the

context in which the

word appears.

Sentence

Context Clues

What words in the sentence give
you a clue to the meaning of the
word?

The teacher asked us
to write a story about
an animal.

I gave the right
answer in class.

When you get to the
park, turn right.

How did you use the sentence to figure
out the meaning of these homophones?

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Homophones: Using Context to Determine Meanings

Why do you
think context

clues are

important for
understanding
homophones?

Homophones are
words that have

different meanings.

In order to

determine what the

word means, we
must examine the

context in which the

word appears.

Sentence

Context Clues

What words in the sentence give
you a clue to the meaning of the
word?

The teacher asked us
to write a story about
an animal.

I gave the right
answer in class.

When you get to the
park, turn right.

a story

answer

park and turn

How did you use the sentence to figure
out the meaning of these homophones?

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Homophones: Using Context to Determine Meanings

Remember:

★Homophones are

words that sound
alike but are
spelled differently

★The context of

the sentence
often gives clues
to a homophone’s
meaning.

Now, it’s your

turn to determine

the meaning of
the homophones

using context

clues.

Sentence

Context

Clues

Homophone

Meaning

hang my new

jacket

object used for
hanging
clothes

plane and inside

a building
where aircraft
are kept

How do context clues help us understand

tricky homophones in everyday life?

I need a hanger to
hang my new jacket
in the closet.

The plane was parked
inside the hangar to
protect it from the
storm.

Think-Pair-Share

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Homophones: Using Context to Determine Meanings

Remember:

★Homophones are

words that sound
alike but are
spelled differently

★The context of

the sentence
often gives clues
to a homophone’s
meaning.

Now, it’s your

turn to determine

the meaning of
the homophones

using context

clues.

Sentence

Context

Clues

Homophone

Meaning

hang my new

jacket

object used for
hanging
clothes

plane and inside

a building
where aircraft
are kept

How do context clues help us understand

tricky homophones in everyday life?

I need a hanger to
hang my new jacket
in the closet.

The plane was parked
inside the hangar to
protect it from the
storm.

What words in

the sentence give
you a clue to the
meaning of the

word?

What words in

the sentence give
you a clue to the
meaning of the

word?

What does the
word hanger
mean in the
sentence?

What does the
word hangar
mean in the
sentence?

Think-Pair-Share

Jaylen wrote a report about his trip to NASA. Read Jaylen’s paragraph and look for any
changes he should make. When you finish reading, answer the questions that follow.

A Trip to NASA

(1) Last week, Mrs. Carter’s fourth-grade class
visited NASA in Houston to learn about space exploration.
(2) On the way to the tour, it started to reign, but the students
didn’t mind—they were too excited! (3) The guide showed
them a giant hangar where rockets and a plain were stored.
(4) The guide asked the students to right down their favorite
parts of the tour. (5) Ethan said, “The control room was the
best because it showed us how astronauts must follow the
correct procedures to stay safe!” (6) On the bus ride home,
the students talked about their exciting day and eight their
favorite snacks.

Multiple Choice

What change needs to be made in sentence 2?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Jaylen wrote a report about his trip to NASA. Read Jaylen’s paragraph
and look for any changes he should make. When you finish reading,
answer the questions that follow.

A Trip to NASA

(1) Last week, Mrs. Carter’s fourth-grade class
visited NASA in Houston to learn about space
exploration. (2) On the way to the tour, it started to
reign, but the students didn’t mind—they were too
excited! (3) The guide showed them a giant hangar
where rockets and a plain were stored. (4) The
guide asked the students to right down their
favorite parts of the tour. (5) Ethan said, “The
control room was the best because it showed us
how astronauts must follow the correct procedures
to stay safe!” (6) On the bus ride home, the
students talked about their exciting day and eight
their favorite snacks.

What change needs to be made
in sentence 2?

A. Change started to

starts

B. Change to to two

C. Change reign to rain

D. Change students to

student’s

The verb "started" is correct because the sentence refers to a past
event. Changing it to "starts" would incorrectly shift the tense to
present.

The word "to" is used correctly as a preposition in this context.
Changing it to "two" (a number) would make the sentence incorrect.

The word "reign" (referring to the rule of a king or queen) is
incorrect in this context. The correct word is "rain," which refers to
precipitation.

The plural form "students" is correct because it refers to the entire
group. Changing it to the possessive "student's" would mean
ownership, which is not correct in this context.

Multiple Choice

What change needs to be made to sentence 3?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Jaylen wrote a report about his trip to NASA. Read Jaylen’s paragraph
and look for any changes he should make. When you finish reading,
answer the questions that follow.

A Trip to NASA

(1) Last week, Mrs. Carter’s fourth-grade class
visited NASA in Houston to learn about space
exploration. (2) On the way to the tour, it started to
reign, but the students didn’t mind—they were too
excited! (3) The guide showed them a giant hangar
where rockets and a plain were stored. (4) The
guide asked the students to right down their
favorite parts of the tour. (5) Ethan said, “The
control room was the best because it showed us
how astronauts must follow the correct procedures
to stay safe!” (6) On the bus ride home, the
students talked about their exciting day and eight
their favorite snacks.

What change needs to be made
in sentence 3?

A. Change hangar to
hanger

B. Change rockets to
Rockets

C. Change plain to plane

D. Change were to was

Multiple Choice

What change needs to be made to sentence 4?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Jaylen wrote a report about his trip to NASA. Read Jaylen’s paragraph
and look for any changes he should make. When you finish reading,
answer the questions that follow.

A Trip to NASA

(1) Last week, Mrs. Carter’s fourth-grade class
visited NASA in Houston to learn about space
exploration. (2) On the way to the tour, it started to
reign, but the students didn’t mind—they were too
excited! (3) The guide showed them a giant hangar
where rockets and a plain were stored. (4) The
guide asked the students to right down their
favorite parts of the tour. (5) Ethan said, “The
control room was the best because it showed us
how astronauts must follow the correct procedures
to stay safe!” (6) On the bus ride home, the
students talked about their exciting day and eight
their favorite snacks.

What change needs to be made
in sentence 4?

A. Change asked to asks

B. Change right to write

C. Change the period to a

question mark

D. No change is needed.

Draw

Sentence 6 contains an error. Rewrite the error.

Jaylen wrote a report about his trip to NASA. Read Jaylen’s paragraph
and look for any changes he should make. When you finish reading,
answer the questions that follow.

A Trip to NASA

(1) Last week, Mrs. Carter’s fourth-grade class
visited NASA in Houston to learn about space
exploration. (2) On the way to the tour, it started to
reign, but the students didn’t mind—they were too
excited! (3) The guide showed them a giant hangar
where rockets and a plain were stored. (4) The
guide asked the students to right down their
favorite parts of the tour. (5) Ethan said, “The
control room was the best because it showed us
how astronauts must follow the correct procedures
to stay safe!” (6) On the bus ride home, the
students talked about their exciting day and eight
their favorite snacks.

Sentence 6 contains an error.
Correct the error by rewriting it.

On the bus ride home,

the students talked

about their exciting day

and __ _their favorite

snacks.

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Homophones Space Adventure!

How do context clues

help us understand

tricky homophones in

everyday life?

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SoR DOL: Given a text,
SW identify, use, and
explain the meaning of
homophones correctly in
at least 2 out of 3
questions.

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Homophones: Using Context to Determine Meanings

Ink-Pair-Share

Directions:
Read each

clue. Choose a

homophone
from the box
that matches
the context of

each clue.

Write the word
in the puzzle.

t
o
e

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Homophones: Using Context to Determine Meanings

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