Homographs

What is a homograph?

• a noun
• a word that is spelled differently
• a word that means the same as another
• a word that has the same spelling but different meanings

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CCSS.L.5.5C

When you see a homograph in a text, how can you find out what it means?

• spell it backwards
• using context clues
• crying for help

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4C

The roll was good with butter. 

• A type of bread 
• to turn over and over 

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CCSS.L.4.4A

The duck quacked at the dog. 

• To move down low 
• An animal with a bill 

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

The princess danced at the ball. 

• A party with dancing. 
• A round toy. 

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CCSS.L.4.4A

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.4.4

The actor was in a play. 

• A show 
• To have fun, but not work 

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CCSS.RL.2.1

Park the car in the garage. 

• To put something in a spot 
• An area for playing

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

Did you ring the doorbell? 

• To sound a bell 
• A piece of jewelry 

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Spring is my favorite time of the year. 

• A season 
• A coil of metal that bounces 

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CCSS.L.5.5C

The boy liked to spin his top. 

• Opposite of bottom 
• A spinning toy 

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CCSS.L.2.4A

CCSS.RI.2.4

CCSS.RL.2.1