Exploring Homonyms in Grade 3

Heather Jenkins introduces homonyms, words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. She provides examples like 'trip', 'spring', 'watch', 'light', and 'wave', explaining their different meanings in various contexts. The video encourages students to understand and practice using homonyms.

What are homonyms?

• Words that sound the same but have different meanings

• Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings

• Words that have the same spelling and meaning

• Words that have no relation to each other

What is another example of a homonym not discussed in the video?

• Bear (animal) and bear (carry)

• See and sea

• Write and right

• None of the above

What does 'trip' mean when talking about a vacation?

• A type of dance move

• A mistake in planning

• A journey or excursion

• A stumble or fall

In which context does 'spring' refer to a season?

• A type of jump

• A time of year

• A metal coil

• Inside a machine

Which type of 'spring' would you find in a machine?

• A season

• A metal coil

• A river source

• A leap

What does 'watch' mean when referring to observing something?

• A command to be careful

• A type of small clock

• To look at or observe

• A timepiece worn on the wrist

What does 'watch' mean when it is something worn?

• A type of bracelet

• To observe

• A device for telling time

• A command to pay attention

Which sentence uses 'light' to mean not heavy?

• Light is essential for photosynthesis

• The Sun gives light to the Earth

• A feather is very light

• Light fills the room

What does 'wave' mean when referring to a greeting?

• A gesture of the hand

• A large body of water moving

• A sound wave

• A light wave

Which 'light' is used to describe the effect of the sun?

• A pale color

• Not heavy

• A type of feather

• Brightness or illumination