Introduction
How many of you can use the proper form of
to, too, and two.
your, and you're.
and
their, there, and they're?
After today's lesson you will know how to properly use these common homophones.
Task
Today you are goin to be reading and viewing different examples of the homophones to, too, and two.
their, there, and they're.
and
your, and you're.
- After reading the instructions given to you, you will fill out the work sheet and next to your answer you will explain why you chose that answer.
Process
- To is defined as a function word.
For example: I went to the store.
- Too is a synonym for also.
For example: I love you, too.
If you can replace the word ‘too’ with also, you have used it correctly.
For example: I love you, also.
- Two is the number 2.
For example: I am taking two classes this summer.
- Their is used when talking about ownership.
For example: That is their car.
- There is used when talking about a place or an idea.
For example: My house is over there.
- They’re is a contraction for they are.
For example: They’re going fishing.
If you can replace the word ‘they’re’ with they are then you are using it correctly.
For example: They are going fishing.
- Your is used when talked about possession.
For example: Is this your book?
- You’re is a contraction for you are .
For example: You’re going first.
If you can fill in the sentence with ‘you are’ then you’re is the one you should use.
For example: You are going first.
https://docs.google.com/a/lindsey.edu/document/d/1nQr5YHGattX9f74lW4Dq3Tuz4BmXqbFbn_DxaJQUG6k/edit
Evaluation
You will be graded on the accuracy of your placement of the homophones and the proper explenation of why you chose that homophone.
Conclusion
Even though you have finished this assignment, don't stop your learning here. Keep practicing the proper use of these homophones and also evaluate your other choice of words, proper grammar, or punctuation. For additional worksheets you can email, or ask me and I will be more than happy to give you the help you need.