Introduction
Do you remember what it's like to learn how to read?
Did you ever find it confusing that some words sound the same and look the same, but mean different things?
If you could go back in time, what advice would you give yourself to help you figure it all out?
Let's go back in time...
Task
You and your partner are planning a field trip to the first grade. You've heard those first graders are having trouble with words, and your mission is to help them out!
In order to stop the confusion, you and your partner are going to create a poster that will help you both teach the first graders about homonyms, homophones, and homographs.
To create the poster, I will give you some web sites to explore. Along your journey, collect images and examples that you would like to use.
Your poster should have:
- the definition of homonym
- the definition of homophone
- the definition of homograph
- and 3 examples of each
When you are finished collecting information for your poster, you will visit the first grade and explain what you have discovered about homonyms, homophones, and homographs.
Process
STUDENT 1
Your responsibility is to locate the definition of a homonym, homophone, and homograph.
Step One: Visit Wordsmyth.net and look up these words individually: homonym, homophone, and homograph.
Step Two: Record each definition on a sheet of paper so that you can add them to your poster at the end of this project.
Step Three: Visit this site to find a picture of a graph that helps YOU understand the difference between homonyms, homophones, and homographs. Remember, if the graph or chart helps YOU understand their meanings, then chances are it will help the first graders understand their meanings as well.
Step Four: Go to Quia and click on "HTML" under the flashcards section. As the words appear, write down any words that seem difficult to understand. Add these words to the poster later.
Step Five: Last, explore Spelling City. Make sure you have a thorough grasp on the concept of homonyms, homophones, and homographs.
If there is still some confusion, please ask your partner or teacher for assistance.
STUDENT 2
Your responsibility is to find 3 examples of homonyms, 3 examples of homophones, and 3 examples of homographs.
Step One: Visit Wonderopolis in order to get an understanding of the terms homonym, homophone, and homograph. Be sure to watch the video, read the text, and Test Your Knowledge by taking the mini-quiz at the end.
Step Two: Have a blast with Fun Brain and play their homonym game.
Step Three: Record any example sentences that you like or sentences that you think are difficult. You will add these to your poster at the end.
Step Four: Go to this site to play a matching game of homonyms. Record any words that you would like to share with the first graders.
Step Five: Last, visit the homonym game and have fun reading the silly stories and finishing the last word in the homonym phrase.
If there is still some confusion, please ask your partner or teacher for assistance.
TOGETHER: STUDENT 1 & 2
Student 1 should have collected definitions and a picture of a graph or chart of homonyms, homophones, and homographs.
Student 2 should have collected at least 3 examples each of homonyms, homophones, and homographs.
Together, create a poster that you can present to the first graders. You can decorate the poster however you and your partner wish, as long as it pertains to the subject of this assignment. By showing them this poster, the first graders should be able to understand the concept of homonyms, homophones, and homographs.
Evaluation
Conclusion
The poster that is created will allow first graders to become aware of homonyms, homophones, and homographs, and how to use them correctly in a sentence.
Don't you wish that you had a couple of sixth graders to help you out with homonyms when you were in the first grade?
Credits
Special thanks to:
Melissa Suss, for inspiring this idea, & RubiStar-4-Teachers, who helped me create my rubric.