Rule: Homophones are two (or more) words that sound alike but have different meanings. They are one of the reasons that jokes and riddles are funny. The English language is full of humor because it has more homophones than any other spoken language.
Rule: To determine which word to use, you must first determine how it's used in a sentence.
Take a look at the sentences below:
1. Why did the boy stop attending barber school?
They threw him out for cutting class.
Explanation: "threw" is a verb, the past tense of "throw."
2. "Did Sherriff Garrett shoot Billy the Kid in the end?"
"No, through his heart."
Explanation: "through" is an adverb describing movement.
3. "May I use your phone to make a call?
"Well, I don't know what else you could use it for."
Explanation: "know" is a verb.
The following is a list of fourth grade homophones. Take a look at the list.
Activity
Choose two sets of homophones from the above list. Next, create a sentence that fits your word.
For example, I chose the words- flower and flour.
My sentences are:
A rose is a beautiful flower.
Flour is used for baking.
Now that you have created your sentences, visit www.pics4learning.com and find pictures that explain your words. Take a look at my example below. Don't forget to post your work in the discussion area. Respond to at least one person's posting.
More Practice
Visit the following two websites and complete the activities until you score 95%. Homophones Spelling Game
Homophones
Rule: Homophones are two (or more) words that sound alike but have different meanings. They are one of the reasons that jokes and riddles are funny. The English language is full of humor because it has more homophones than any other spoken language.
Rule: To determine which word to use, you must first determine how it's used in a sentence.
Take a look at the sentences below:
1. Why did the boy stop attending barber school?
They threw him out for cutting class.
- Explanation: "threw" is a verb, the past tense of "throw."
2. "Did Sherriff Garrett shoot Billy the Kid in the end?""No, through his heart."
- Explanation: "through" is an adverb describing movement.
3. "May I use your phone to make a call?"Well, I don't know what else you could use it for."
The following is a list of fourth grade homophones. Take a look at the list.
Activity
Choose two sets of homophones from the above list. Next, create a sentence that fits your word.
For example, I chose the words- flower and flour.
My sentences are:
A rose is a beautiful flower.
Flour is used for baking.
Now that you have created your sentences, visit www.pics4learning.com and find pictures that explain your words. Take a look at my example below. Don't forget to post your work in the discussion area. Respond to at least one person's posting.
More Practice
Visit the following two websites and complete the activities until you score 95%.
Homophones Spelling Game
Homophone Game
Quiz
Finally, don't forget to take the quiz at the following link and send Ms. Allan your score.
Homophone Quiz