CAREER ADVANCEMENT DEPARTMENT

HOMOPHONES AND HOMONYMS

Introduction:
Objectives: For students to learn through context the difference between pairs of
commonly used English words that sound alike but have different spellings or
meanings.
Materials:
-HomophoneWorksheet
- Homonym Worksheet
Procedures:
1.
Briefly recall and activate students' relevant prior knowledge (see
above), as it is needed to understand today's lesson. Remediate if
necessary. Prior knowledge should include Phonics, Pronunciation,
Spelling, Parts of Speech, and Vocabulary
2.After the activity, explain that in English, sometimes two words sound
the same, or are even spelled the same, but mean completely different
things.
3.Write the definition of homophone and homonym on the board and
give some easy examples of each.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY:-Every slide comprises of different

clues .
A flower found in your eye-IRIS
Look at this to see what the time is.-WATCH
Your money is not in danger when it is in this.-SAFE
Practise for a match as you travel on the rails.-TRAIN
Press down hard with your foot to stick this on the envelope-STAMP
A learner in the middle of your eye.-PUPIL
A sixtieth of a minute is not first.-SECOND
A place where a group of fish learn.-SCHOOL
A keen supporter to cool you down.-FAN
Move your hand as the water comes in.-WAVES
A less heavy way to start a fire-LIGHTER
A dog does this on the outside of a tree trunk.-BARK
Shake with fear holding the arrows.-QUIVER
Smooth, not odd numbers.-EVEN
Does it squeak when it moves the cursor?-MOUSE
The colour of a fruit-ORANGE

Glue the long piece of wood.-STICK

A season to go boing-SPRING
A tree in the middle of your hand.-PALM
A metal that keeps your clothes free from creases.-IRON
12 inches on the end of your leg.-FOOT
Does drinking from them help you see better?-GLASSES
Put this large ship in the bin-LINER
Is this spot caused by a burrowing animal? MOLE
A female parent wrapped in bandages.-MUMMY
The dark blue warships-NAVY
Does the ink in this keep the animals in?-PEN
Does this herb make money?-MINT
As it hangs down, can you send a text? MOBILE
Fire a gun or kick the ball at a new growth on a plant. SHOOT
Does the phone do this when you get engaged? RING
Dig with these in a pack of cards. SPADES
Draw a circle to find where North is. COMPASS
The young cow below the knee CALF
Flies in the dark to hit the ball BAT
A game for an insect CRICKET
Join one to hit the golf ball.-CLUB
Jumps on one leg to make beer-HOPS

Same as homophones we will use clues method to teach homophones to

students :Starting with definition we will clear the basic concept
difference between HOMOPHONE AND HOMONYMS:
Is this vegetable letting out water? LEAK,LEEK
A long line of people to hit the snooker ball. QUEUE,CUE
This bird doesnt play by the rules at football-FOWL,FOUL
An animal which makes your voice worn out.-HOARSE, HORSE
This tree or sheep is not me. YEW,EWE,YOU
An insect that escapes. FLEA FLEE
A tree beside the sea. BEACH, BEECH
A male song in church. HIM ,HYMN
The cat that joins. LYNX,LINKS
A drink that moans like a dog .WINE,WHINE
Hit the one who loves learning. SWAT ,SWOT
The paper and pens dont move.STATIONARY,STATIONERY
White or black but not excited.BOARD,BORED
Not silent is permitted. ALOUD,ALLOWED
Puts the fruit under the ground.BURIES,BERRIES
Hits this to make a candle.WHACKS,WAX
A naked animal. BARE,BEAR
A large rock which is more brave.BOULDER,BOLDER
A tree with a warm coat on.FIR,FUR
Theyre high but it gets better . HEEL,HEAL

Does it get smaller as you learn your ____?LESSEN ,LESSON

Not even one female monk. NONE,NUN
The shellfish with strength. MUSSELS,MUSCLES
Turn this in the lock where ships dock. KEY,QUAY
Its very ordinary and flat, this flying machine.PLAIN , PLANE
Not left but correct- form words with pen or pencil. RIGHT,WRITE
Kill Santas transport.SLAY.SLEIGH
Closing up the top of the room. SEALING.CEILING
The colour the wind ___.BLUE,BLEW
Does this sweet farmers crop grow to a rhythm? BEET ,BEAT
ACTIVITIES:
PUZZLES
QUIZZES