PPT-Homophones

Aims and Objectives Aim To gain an awareness of homophones and to be able to use the correct word when given a choice Objectives To listen to a dictation To read sentences containing homophones. Homophones . 3. Homophones Recap. Which homophones have you been focusing on using correctly this week. ?. Which homophone is correct. ?. •. I never know . witch/which. sandwich to choose. . I don’t like tasks that are . . with your . name, date . and . period. . . A Shetland Pony walked into a . McDonald’s . and waited . to place his order. . When his turn . finally came. , he . said, in . a soft, raspy . . with your . name, date . and . period. . . A Shetland Pony walked into a . McDonald’s . and waited . to place his order. . When his turn . finally came. , he . said, in . a soft, raspy . 2. List two words (and their meanings) that are homographs. Review (Answer these in your notes in complete sentences). Homophone – . Homo-. Phone-. Same sound, different spelling and different meaning. BY . Kezmen. and . Rylee. . What is a simile?. A way of describing something by comparing it with something else. Also use like and as in your simile. . By: Agustin and Mattie. What is a homophone?. A homophone is  two or more words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling.. Purpose. The purpose of using homophones in literature is to create humorous effects by using words that have two or more meanings. A Lesson Plan on Homophones. Essential Question. : . . What is a homophone?. Engage/ Concept Introduction. : . Tell the following joke: . A Shetland Pony walked into a McDonalds and waited in line to place his order. When his turn finally came, he said (in a soft, raspy voice), "I'll have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please." The woman behind the counter frowned and replied, "Sir, you'll have to speak up. I can't hear you." The pony looked at her and repeated (in the same soft, raspy voice), "I'll have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please." The woman frowned again and looked rather aggravated. She said sharply, "Sir, I still can't hear you. There are lots of people waiting in line. You'll have to speak up or leave the restaurant." The pony smiled understandingly and replied (in the same soft, raspy voice), "I'm sorry. You've got to excuse me. I'm just a little hoarse." . Final!. Block 1 – January 14. Block 2 – January 15. Block 3 – January 16. Block 4 – N/A. Friday – Make Up!. Semester Overview. Unit 1 – Plot, Setting, and Mood. Unit 2 – Character Development. Homophones. Words that sound alike or nearly alike but have different meanings and spellings are called homophones. . affect: (verb) to exert influence. effect: (verb) to accomplish; (noun) result. principal: (adj.) most important; (noun) head of a school. The word “homo-” means . the same. .. The word “-phone” means . sound. . . Together, the word homophone means “. same sound. ”.. Homophones are words that:. sound. . alike. are . spelled differently. By: Jaime Morgan. What are Homophones?. . Homophones are words that . SOUND. . alike. , but have . DIFFERENT. . spellings. and . meanings. .. . Lets see some examples!!!. . 2. Homophones. They have different meanings.. They have different spellings. . What are homophones?. Each slide gives first a written clue.. This is followed by picture clues (some with sound) and then finally by the homophones.. 1. 9. E. A. Writing Skills Checklist. Write clearly, legibly . and accurately . Use correct . spelling. Punctuate your sentences accurately and . consistently. Choose appropriate, ambitious and effective . You can check word meanings . here. .. Read through the first few slides and match the correct word to the sentence.. Then have a go at spotting and correcting spelling mistakes.. Finally, using your spelling lists to help, fit the correct spellings into the sentences..