Created by Joanne Whitley June 19, 2008 Homophones 201.1.8 Understand and spell basic words that sound the same but are spelled differently and have different meanings (homophones- flower/flour). Created by Joanne Whitley June 19, 2008

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another word but differs in meaning. We will spell these words so pay attention!

eight

eight e i g h t

Spell this word. eight

ate

ate a t e

Spell this word. ate

pair A pair of glasses

pair p a i r

Spell this word. pair

pear

pear p e a r

Spell this word. pear

new

new n e w

Spell this word. new

knew

knew k n e w

Spell this word. knew

Use these words in a sentence. acts axe

Use these words in a sentence. peak peek

Use these words in a sentence. flu flew

Use these words in a sentence. four for

Use these words in a sentence. allowed aloud

Don’t forget to use the correct word when using a homonym Don’t forget to use the correct word when using a homonym. Always check the spelling. See how funny it would be if you didn’t!! The play had 3 acts. The play had three axe. Act 1 Act 2 Act 3

Good Job!