CI 350- Assure Plan Powerpoint

HomophonesBy: Kristen Stephens

What’s a homophone?

a word that is pronounced the same as another word, but has a different meaning and usually different spelling

Words like:

too, two & to knight & night

eight & ate ax & acts flea & flee

Homophones can be tricky

The easiest way to tell homophones apart: pay attention to spelling, and memorize the definition that tags along with the spelling.

aunt- your father or mothers sister

ant- a tiny insect

Homophone hint:

Sometimes it is easier to think of the homophones in picture form. Imagine the options in your head, then choose the correct spelling.

April (read or red) to the kindergarden class.

What are common homophones?

accept-take in

except-other than

blew-past tense of blow

blue-a color

eight-number after 7

ate-past tense of eat

bare-uncovered

bear-animal

flour-cooking ingredient

flower-plant

poll-survey/vote

pole-a long stick

Common homophones

are those that are used the

most frequently.

What are common homophones?

buy-to purchase

by-near to

bye-goodbye

to-directed towards

too-also

two-number after 1

their-belonging to

someone

they’re-they are

there-direction

Sometimes words have three homophones

Words with three homophones can

be tricky!

Keep track!

Keep a list of the homophones you get confused with at your desk or in a notebook.

Make 2 columns. Put the homophones side by side and definition underneath. If there are 3 homophones, add another column.

homophone 1-

brief definition

homophone 2-

brief definition

Is the list helpful?

Making your list will help you memorize the homophones that are confusing to you. It will also give you a reference to look back on.

Wait, what are homophones?

Homophones are two or three words that are pronounced the same, but have different spelling and a different meaning.

eight- like a number

ate- past tense of eat