1. Created by Joanne Whitley June 19, 2008
Homophones Understand and spell basic words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings (homophones- flower/flour).
Created by
Joanne Whitley
June 19, 2008

2. A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning.
We will spell these words so pay attention!

3. eight

4. eight e i g h t

5. Spell this word.
eight

6. ate

7. ate a t e

8. Spell this word.
ate

9. pair
A pair of glasses

10. pair p a i r

11. Spell this word.
pair

12. pear

13. pear p e a r

14. Spell this word.
pear

15. new

16. new n e w

17. Spell this word.
new

18. knew

19. knew k n e w

20. Spell this word.
knew

21. Use these words in a sentence.
acts
axe

22. Use these words in a sentence.
peak
peek

23. Use these words in a sentence.
flu
flew

24. Use these words in a sentence.
four
for

25. Use these words in a sentence.
allowed
aloud

26. Don’t forget to use the correct word when using a homonym
Don’t forget to use the correct word when using a homonym. Always check the spelling.
See how funny it would be if you didn’t!!
The play had 3 acts.
The play had three axe.
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3

27. Good Job!