1. Word cloud
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What is a homograph? (answer in 3 words or less)
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Homographs are words with the same spelling, but different meanings and pronunciations. For example, 'bass' can mean a type of fish or a low-pitched sound. You can tell the difference between them by looking at the context they are used in.
Homographs
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Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings and may even be pronounced differently. Homographs are words that have the same spelling, but not necessarily the same meaning or pronunciation. Homographs can be either nouns, verbs, adjectives or adverbs, and they can be used in different contexts to create different meanings.
Concepts:
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Homographs can also be used in poetry to add meaning to the words by using the same word with a different context. Homographs are words with the same spelling but different pronunciations and meanings. Homographs can be used to create clever puns and jokes.
Did you know?
5. Open question
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What is a homograph? How do we know when a word is a homograph?
6. Open question
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Can you give an example of a homograph? How does the context of the sentence help you determine its meaning?
7. Open question
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When do you think it is important to know the difference between homographs?
8. Open question
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What can you do to remember the different meanings of homographs?
9. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw a bear and a rabbit sitting on a seesaw, trying to balance each other out.
10. Drawings
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Question: How can you use homographs to write a story? Clues: • Homographs are words with the same spelling but different meanings. • Example: 'Bear' can mean an animal or 'to carry'. • The story can be about anything you choose. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Brainstorm ideas for a story using homographs. B. Create a story using homographs with a partner and illustrate it.
11. Poll
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What is the meaning of the word 'tear' in this sentence: She felt a tear roll down her cheek?
- A drop of salty liquid from the eye
- To rip or pull apart forcefully
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What is the meaning of the word 'tear' in this sentence: She tried to tear open the package with her hands?
- To rip or pull apart forcefully
- A drop of salty liquid from the eye
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What is the meaning of the word 'lead' in this sentence: The teacher will lead us on a field trip tomorrow?
- To guide or direct someone
- A heavy, dense, bluish-gray metal
14. Poll
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What is the meaning of the word 'lead' in this sentence: She wrote with a lead pencil on paper?
- A thin stick made up of graphite and clay that we use for writing
- A heavy, dense, bluish-gray metal
15. Poll
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Which one defines 'content'?
- The subject matter or material that something contains
- To make someone calm and happy
16. Open question
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Work together in pairs: Q: What is an example of a homograph?
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