1. Today, we will use homophones to determine1 the meaning of words.
Learning Objective Name _____________________
Today, we will use homophones to determine1 the meaning of words.
1 figure out
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What are we going to do today?
What does determine mean? Determine means _____.
Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge
Look at each picture and read its name aloud.
Do the words sound the same?
Underline the letters that are the same. 1.
flower flour 2.
road rode
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Students, you already know that some words sound alike but have different meanings and different spellings. These words are called homophones. Today, we will use homophones to determine the meaning of words.

2. Correct spelling helps determine the meaning of homophones.
Concept Development
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions2.
Correct spelling helps determine the meaning of homophones.
2 meanings (synonym)
Homophones: Eight/Ate
Eight is the number 8.
Ate is to have eaten food.
There were eight cars in the parking lot.
We already ate lunch today.
Not examples of homophones:
The bat flies through the air.
The baseball bat is made out of wood.
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Which set of words below are homophones? How do you know?
Why is the other set of words not homophones?
A fly, fly B pair, pear
What is the difference between the words pair/pear and bat/bat? Explain your answer.
The difference between the words pair/pear and bat/bat is __________________________.
In your own words, what are homophones? Homophones are _________________________.

3. hear – use your ears to know a sound is being made
Skill Development/Guided Practice
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify3 words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
3 find (synonym)
hear – use your ears to know a sound is being made
here – a place or location
1. Did you ________ your mother when she called you?
some – an unclear amount
sum – a total when adding
2. Our teacher gave us an addition problem and told us to find the ________.
eight – the number 8
ate – to have eaten
3. I went to bed last night at ________ o’clock.
bear – a large animal
bare – empty
4. When she looked in the cupboard, it was _________.
hear
sum
eight
bare
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(#2a) How did I/you identify the words that help me/you determine which meaning to use?
(#3) How did I/you identify the correct homophone?

4. heard – was aware of a sound herd – a large group of animals
Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued)
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
heard – was aware of a sound
herd – a large group of animals
5. I ________ a loud noise when I was outside today.
pair – a set of two
pear – a sweet fruit
6. I received a new _________ of shoes last week.
to – direction
too – more than enough
two – the number 2
7. Gabby is planning __________ go home after the soccer game.
they’re – contraction of they are
their – belonging to people or things
there – in that place
8. They will be coming in _________ family van.
heard
pair to
their
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(#2a) How did I/you identify the words that help me/you determine which meaning to use?
(#3) How did I/you identify the correct homophone?

5. The boy blew out the candles on his cake.
Relevance
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Using homophones to determine the meaning of words will help you use the correct spelling in your writing.
The boy blew out the candles on his cake.
The girl wore a blue dress to the party.
2. Using homophones to determine the meaning of words will help you do well on
tests.
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Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to use homophones to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to use homophones to determine the meaning of words? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why?

6. 1. Can you please ___________ the door?
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Skill Closure
Use homophones to determine the meaning of the words below.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
close – shut
clothes – something worn to cover the body
1. Can you please ___________ the door?
ant – a small black or red insect
aunt – the sister of your father or mother
2. We found an _________ hill in the garden.
close
ant
Constructed Response Closure
The flower was yellow and blue.
My mom uses flour to bake cookies.
Why are the underlined words examples of homophones? Explain.
Summary Closure
What did you learn today about using homophones to determine the meaning of words? (pair-share)

7. meat – flesh of an animal eaten for food
Independent Practice Name ___________________________
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
week – seven days
weak – not strong
1. I only have a short time to study because my test is in one ___________!
meat – flesh of an animal eaten for food
meet – to see or talk to someone for the first time
2. The hunter ate the ________ that he had caught in the forest.
wait – to stay somewhere until something happens
weight – how heavy something is
3. Please _______ here. The principal will see you soon.
threw – have tossed something
through – in one side and out the other
4. I had to walk ___________the cafeteria to get to the playground.
week
meat
wait
through

8. toad – an animal that looks like a large frog
Independent Practice (continued)
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
toad – an animal that looks like a large frog
towed – to have pulled a car or truck with a rope or chain
5. We had to have our car _________ to the repair shop.
hair – what grows out of your head
hare – a rabbit
6. The dog got very excited when he saw the __________. He likes to chase animals.
to – direction
too – more than enough
two – the number 2
 7. He had _________ cookies for lunch.
they’re – contraction of they are
their – belonging to people or things
there – in that place
 8. My parents will stay _________ at the campsite.
towed
hare
two
there

9. 1. School begins at ________ o’clock.
Periodic Review Name ___________________________
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
eight – the number 8
ate – to have eaten
1. School begins at ________ o’clock.
ant – a small black or red insect
aunt – the sister of your father or mother
2. My favorite _________ took me to the movies for my birthday.
some – an unclear amount
sum – a total when adding
3. I gave _________ of my candy from Halloween to my cousin.
week – seven days
weak – not strong
4. The wrestler was ________ after he hurt himself.
to – direction
too – more than enough
two – the number 2
 5. You put ______ much salt in the soup.
eight
aunt
some
weak
too

10. wait – to stay somewhere until something happens
Periodic Review Name ___________________________
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
wait – to stay somewhere until something happens
weight – how heavy something is
1. She had so many books that the __________ of her backpack almost made her fall.
close – to shut
clothes – something worn to cover the body
2. I grew so much over the summer, I needed new ________ to wear for school.
toad – an animal that looks like a frog.
towed – to have pulled a car or truck with a rope or chain
3. My friend has a pet _________ named Kermit.
bear – a large animal
bare – empty
4. She couldn’t wait to plant grass and trees in her __________ backyard.
they’re – contraction of they are
their – belonging to people or things
there – in that place
 5. Mother said ____________ coming over after lunch.
weight
clothes
toad
bare
they’re

11. hear – use your ears to know a sound is being made
Periodic Review Name ___________________________
Homophones are words that have the same sound but different spellings and definitions.
Use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Step #1: Read the homophone definitions.
Step #2: Read the sentence carefully.
a. Identify words that help determine which meaning to use. (underline)
Step #3: Identify the correct homophone. (circle and write) Hint: Use words from the sentence.
Step #4: Read the sentence to determine that you selected the correct spelling of the homophone.
hear – use your ears to know a sound is being made
here – a place or location
1. Bring your homework ________ so I can help you.
meat – flesh of an animal eaten for food
meet – to see or talk to someone for the first time
2. I am so nervous to __________ my new teacher.
heard – was aware of a sound
herd – a large group of animals
3. The _________ of buffalo _________ a noise that made them run away.
threw – have tossed something
through – in one side and out the other
4. I __________ the ball __________the crowd of people, all the way to the parking lot!
buy – to purchase something
by – to go past
bye – short way to say goodbye
5. We went to the store to ________ some milk and bread.
here
meet
herd
heard
threw
through
buy

12. Content Access Strategies
EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies
Learning Objective : Today, we will use homophones to determine the meaning of words.
Cognitive Strategies
Teaching Strategies
Elaboration
Demonstration
Targeted vocabulary: determine, homophone, definition, identify
Language Strategies
Vocabulary Words
Academic
determine, definition, identify
Content
homophone
Support
Vocabulary
Strategy
Multiple-Meaning
Synonym
Definition, identify
Definition
determine, homophone
Homophone
Internal Context Clue
Listen, Speak
Similar Sounds
Read
Tracked Reading
Decoding Rules
Write
Writing
Content Access Strategies
Comprehensible Input
Cognates
Contextual Clues
Graphic Organizer
Contextualized Definitions
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