Spelling further near-homophones and homophones
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can identify the correct spelling of homophones and near-homophones.
Key learning points
- Two or more words that almost sound the same but have different meanings and spellings are called near-homophones.
- 'Accept' and 'except' are near-homophones.
- 'Wary' and 'weary' are near-homophones.
- 'Advice' and 'advise' and 'device' and 'devise' are near-homophones.
- How to spell the curriculum words: recognise and category.
Keywords
Near-homophone - a word that sounds very similar to another word but has a slightly different spelling and a different meaning
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
Pupils may select the wrong spelling for the wrong sentence.
Spend time talking about the meaning of the words as you come across them. Show pupils how to use the context of the sentence to help you decipher the meaning and if relevant, discuss its etymology.
Teacher tip
You may need to adapt this lesson depending on regional pronunciation as some words presented as 'near-homophones' may be homophones in some accents.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the pair of homophones.
Q2.Match the homophones.
mourning
whose
steal
principle
Q3.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: You should make your bed and open your curtains each morening.
Q4.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. Where is yore coat?
Q5.Choose the correct spelling to complete the following sentence: It is wrong to __________ from others.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: Every indivduel is unique and special.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the correct definition of homophones.
Q2.What is the difference between a homophone and a near-homophone?
Q3.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The introduction will procede the main event.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Any prophit will be given to charity.
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: He had changed so much I did not recanise him.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: I was glad they won the prize within their catagry.
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