a word that sounds very similar to another word but has a slightly different spelling and a different meaning

different types of words that are used to form sentences

the surrounding words or sentences that help determine the meaning of a word or phrase

Spelling further near-homophones and homophones

English

In this unit, pupils learn  a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. In ‘Letter strings, etymology and curriculum words'’, pupils focus on spellings of key letters strings, words of French and Greek origin and curriculum words. 

In ‘Etymology and prefixes' pupils learnt a range of spelling patterns, including a focus on prefixes. In this unit, pupils  build on this knowledge, building on a range of spelling patterns and conventions, with a focus on homophones and suffixes. 

Homophones and tense

words that sound different but have the same meaning

words that sound the same but have different spellings and meanings

words that sound very similar but have a slightly different spelling and meaning

words that sound the same and are spelt the same

Identify the correct definition of homophones.

near-homophones don't sound exactly the same

near-homophones are spelt exactly the same

near-homophones sound the same and are spelt the same

What is the difference between a homophone and a near-homophone?

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The introduction will **procede** the main event.

Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Any **prophit** will be given to charity.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He had changed so much I did not **recanise** him.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I was glad they won the prize within their **catagry**.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: You should make your bed and open your curtains each **morening**.

Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. Where is **yore** coat?

Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence: It is wrong to __________ from others.

Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Every **indivduel** is unique and special.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Spelling further near-homophones and homophones

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.