Spelling further homophones and near-homophones
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can spell a range of homophones and near-homophones.
Key learning points
- Near-homophones are words that sound similar to each other but have slightly different spellings and different meanings.
- The way that a word is spelt and its place within a sentence will generally tell us its meaning.
- There are no spelling rules for homophones so we must learn them by sight.
- How to spell the curriculum words: peculiar, particular, medicine and aggressive.
Keywords
Homophone - words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings
Near-homophone - a word that sounds very similar to another word with a different spelling and meaning
Spelling - the act of forming words by arranging letters in the correct order
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, such as 'alter' and 'altar'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the pair of homophones.
Q2.Match the homophones.
Q3.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence. When each guessed arrives, you must shake their hand.
Q4.Correct the spelling in bold in the following sentence: Turquoise waters surrounded the tropical aisle.
Q5.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. Every time I wear this coat, I receive a complament.
Q6.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The red sign informs us that we are not alloud in there.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Identify the correct definition of a homophone.
Q2.Identify the correct definition of a near-homophone.
Q3.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. The disent was steep, rocky and very dangerous.
Q4.Choose the correct spelling for the word in bold. My favourite part of any meal is desurt!
Q5.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: She was very partickular about the clothes she wore.
Q6.Correct the spelling of the word in bold in the following sentence: The aggresiv nature of the dog was a result of the way it had been treated.
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