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English
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4th - 5th Grade
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Easy
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Tamara StarkSpycher
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Homographs
What do you think is a Homograph?

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Definition
Homographs are words that are spelled the same, but have different meanings and may have different pronunciations.
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The words: does and does
He does like to run. Does are female deer.
The words: wind and wind
I can feel the wind in my hair. Wind up the string before it gets tangled.
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How do you think people can know the difference between the homographs when they read?
Raise your hand if you have an idea.
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"He rose from a deep slumber."
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Or
"My friend gave me a single rose."
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"Get that pesky fly out of here!"
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"I would rather fly than drive."
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Open Ended
Can you come up with your own Homographs?
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Let's Practice:
Up next, read the definitions below and choose the correct homograph for the sentences.
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Multiple Choice
A type of tree that grows in warm climates OR a part of you hand
palm
leaves
branches
fingers
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Multiple Choice
To rip something OR a fluid that comes from the eye.
paper
tears
t-shirt
drops
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Multiple Choice
A type of flower OR the past tense of “to rise”
petals
yawn
bed
rose
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Multiple Choice
Spectacles you wear to improve vision OR cups to drink from.
bottles
cans
glasses
contacts
Homographs
What do you think is a Homograph?

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