Spelling further homophones
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the correct spelling of words that sound the same based on their context.
Key learning points
- Two or more words that sound the same but have different meanings or spellings are called homophones.
- 'Whose' and 'who's' are homophones.
- 'Stationary' and 'stationery' are homophones.
- We can look for naughty letters to help us to remember tricky spellings.
- How to spell the curriculum words: according and individual.
Keywords
Homophone - words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings
Word class - different types of words that are used to form sentences
Context - the surrounding words or sentences that help determine the meaning of a word or phrase
Common misconception
Homophones sound the same so pupils may rely on previous spelling rules and so, spell them the same.
Spend time showing each word in a sentence, use images to support understanding and make sure each homophone is practised using a strategy.
Teacher tip
Supplement lessons with images for each homophone to help solidify understanding as well as providing lots of opportunities to share their own sentences to check understanding.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the pair of homophones.
Q2.Identify the correct definition of a homophone.
Q3.Identify the correct definition of a homonym.
Q4.Match the homophones.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence: Let's go __________ the park.
Q6.Identify the correct spelling of the word in bold. I spent most of my half term at the leasure centre.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the pair of homophones.
Q2.Match the homophones.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The community were in morening because they'd lost a great leader.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. I bought new staitonary to start the term.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence: __________ to the instructions, you must clean the machine before switching it on.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence. Every individule has their own unique talents.
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