Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015: You need a warm-up card labeled with your name, date and period. A Shetland Pony walked into a McDonald’s and waited to place his order. When his turn finally came, he said, in a soft, raspy voice, "I'll have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please.” The woman behind the counter replied, "Sir, you'll have to speak up. I can't hear you." The pony looked at her and repeated, in the same raspy voice, "I'll have a Hamburger Happy Meal with a Coke, please.” The woman looked rather aggravated. She said sharply, "Sir, I still can't hear you. There are lots of people waiting in line. You'll have to speak up or leave the restaurant.” The pony smiled understandingly and replied, in the same soft, raspy voice, "I'm sorry. You've got to excuse me. I'm just a little hoarse." On your card, write a complete sentence explaining why this joke is funny.

Thursday, April 16, 2015: You need your warm-up card A Shetland Pony is a little HORSE. When you have a sore throat, you might be a little raspy, or HOARSE.

Today’s Objective : its and it’s effect and affect 6.21A Differentiate between commonly confused terms. its and it’s effect and affect there, their, they’re to, too, two

What are homonyms? Homonyms are words that sound alike and are spelled alike, but have different meanings. I think that is a fair price to pay for tickets to the fair.

What are homophones? Homophones are a type of homonym that also sound alike and have different meanings, but have different spellings. They’re going over there to the mall to pick up their new TV.

What are homographs? Homographs are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings. They sound different. When my uncle is not fishing for bass, he plays the bass in a band.

Commonly confused terms Homonyms Homophones Homographs Multiple meaning words Words that sound alike Same spelling, different pronunciation, different meanings  the spruce tree...  to spruce up...  addition for math  edition of a book  desert = abandon  desert = area of land  suit yourself...  wore a suit...  I want to go  I like it too  one plus one is two  bass = fish  bass = instrument  weigh on the scale...  scale the wall...  capitol building  state capital  close = nearby  close = to shut  the price is fair...  go to the fair... eat dessert my friends deserted me  bow = to bend down  bow = ribbon

Somewhere near your notes… You will begin creating a list of homophones and add to it throughout the year as you come across homographs, homophones, and homonyms in your reading. Try to use some of these words in your writing. Make sure to use the correct spelling of the word!!

Activity Earlier, you heard a joke about a little “horse” who was a little “hoarse.” Choose one of the following activities. Choose one of the following activities: Use one or more homophones, homographs or homonyms to write your own joke, riddle, or funny story. (It really doesn’t have to be THAT funny!!) You may use your technology to get ideas! Write sentences that use pairs (or trios) of homophones. For example: Jennifer ate all eight slices of pizza! The maid made up the bed. Try to get this done by the end of class (or it’s HW)

NOTES

NOTES: Commonly Confused Terms ____________________ are words that __________ alike and _______________ alike, but have different meanings. Example: _______________________________________ ________________ are a type of homonym that also sound alike and have ____________________ meanings, but have different _________________. ______________________ are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

Homophones Sound alike but have different meanings and spellings Accept – say yes Except – not including Allowed – permitted Aloud – spoken Are – to be Our – belonging to us Ate – past tense of eat Eight – number 8 Brake – to stop a car Break – to shatter Hour – sixty minutes Hear – to listen Here – at this place its – belonging to it it’s – it is   knight – chivalrous man night – darkness (not day) know – to possess knowledge no – negation loose – doesn’t fit lose – misplace something principal – head of school principle – a strong belief rap – a sharp knock wrap – to encase in cloth right – correct write – to inscribe than - comparison then – later their – belonging to them there – a place they’re – They are through – by way of threw – tossed weather – what goes on outside whether – whether or not which – Which one do you want? witch – scary lady that casts spells your – belonging to you you’re – you are