Homonyms vs. Homophones

Introduction

What is a homonym?  

  • Homographs are words that sound the same and are spelled the same, but have different meanings.   

What is an example of a homonym? 

  • Bat vs. Bat

What is a homophone? 

  • Homophones are words that sound the same, but are spelled differently/pronounced differently and have different meanings.  

What is an example of a homophone? 

  • Pair vs. Pear

Task

The student will be able to identify and distinguish between homonyms and homophones.  The student will also be able to know how to incorporate both homonyms and homophones in their writing.  

Students will brainstorm and think of as many homonyms and homophones as they can.  Students will create separate lists for homonyms and homophones.  Working in pairs, students will then use the links provided to discover definitions of words they were unfamiliar with.  

After creating individual lists, all students will participate in a class discussion to create two separate poster boards of homonyms and homophones that they came up with.  

Students will then select five homonyms and five homophones and write a short story, incorparating all ten words in the story.  

Process

Evaluation

Students will be graded on accuracy of lists, knowledge of word definitions, and flow/proper use of homonyms and homophones in their stories.

Conclusion

What did you learn about homonyms and homophones? 

Will this knowledge help you become a better writer? 

Can you distinguish between homophones and homonyms? 

Credits

References:

Google images

https://www.spellingcity.com/homophones-and-homonyms.html

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About the Author:

Brianna Sutton is a student at MacMurray College who is aspring to become a special education teacher.  This Webquest was created for EDUC 237 (Technology in Teaching).