Same Word Different Meaning (1

Same Word Different Meaning (1.0)

Source: http://www.carlscorner.us.com/homophones_hideaway.htm

Materials:

·  laminated homophone cards from http://www.carlscorner.us.com/homophones_hideaway.htm

Description:

Students will communicate with one another to find the homophone match.

Step-by-Step:

1.  Give each child will get a word card.

2.  On the teacher’s signal, each student will find their partner by matching the same word, spelled differently, but sound the same.

CONTENT STANDARD 1.0 LANGUAGE

Grade Level Expectations

·  GLE 0101.1.1 Demonstrate control of basic Standard English usage, mechanics, spelling and sentence structure. (First Grade)

·  GLE 0201.1.1 Demonstrate control of Basic English usage, mechanics, spelling and sentence structure. (Second Grade)

Check for Understanding (ü)

·  ü0101.1.5 Understand that some words sound the same but are spelled differently and mean different things (homophones-flower/flour).

·  ü02011.1.8 Spell simple words using developing phonemic knowledge, sounds of the alphabet, and simple consonant/vowel patters.

·  Understand and spell basic words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meaning (homophones-flower/flour).

Materials needed:
• laminated homophone cards
Assessment Activity Title: SAME WORD DIFFERENT MEANING
Description of Activity:
1.  Each child will get a word card.
2.  On the teacher’s signal, each student will find their partner by matching the same word, spelled differently, but sound the same.
Assignment Extensions: For first grade, make cards with word on one side and picture on the other.

Source: http://www.carlscorner.us.com/homophones_hideaway.htm