1. Homophones: words that sound the same, but have different meanings they’re there their

2. Common Spelling Errors They’re is a contraction for “they are.” So you use it when you are referring to a group of people doing something. A contraction is like tying a verb to a noun (you’ll they’d you’re). For example: – They’re going to the movies tonight. – But they’re running a little late. – I hope they’re not going to miss the movie. They’re, there, their:

3. Common Spelling Errors There refers to a place or a location. For example: – Hey! Look over there! It’s Cedar Point! – I’ve never been there before. – Maybe this summer my parents will take me there. They’re, there, their:

4. Common Spelling Errors There can also refer to an idea, something more abstract. When you’re stating a fact about something you would use there. For example: When you’re telling someone a fact about the number of students in your class. – There are 18 students in my English class. – I like that class, there are a lot of cool assignments. – There is a test today though, I better study! They’re, there, their:

5. Common Spelling Errors Their is possessive, meaning it owns something. Use their when you’re referring to something that someone owns. – I love their house, it has a pool! – Their pool is awesome, it has a waterslide. – They’re so lucky, their house has a movie theater! They’re, there, their:

6. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. Have you been to Disney? I went (there, their) last year. 2. (They’re, There) will be a dance this month. 3. (They’re, Their) house is really nice. 4. I like the Steelers, (they’re, there) a good team. They’re, there, their:

7. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Choose they’re, there, or their to fill in the blanks: 1. Hey! Look over ______________. 2. I went to ______________ house over the weekend. 3. ______________ are nineteen students in our class. 4. ______________ dancing to the music. They’re, there, their:

8. Homophones: words that sound the same, but have different meanings you’re your

9. Common Spelling Errors Your is also possessive and shows ownership, like their. – Your grade may suffer if you spell things wrong. – I like your stories and essays, but your spelling could use a little work. – Your writing is great, you could be published. Your and You’re:

10. Common Spelling Errors You’re is a contraction for “you are.” It works like they’re. You use it when you’re referring to a person doing an action. Remember, a contraction is like tying a verb to a noun (you’ll they’d they’re). – You’re going to edit your essays to improve your grade. Right? – You’re being graded on spelling. – Hey Renee, you’re going to the dance, right? Your and You’re:

11. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. May I borrow (your, you’re) pencil? 2. Is this (your, you’re) book bag? 3. (Your, You’re) my best friend. 4. I love that (your, you’re) so nice. Your and You’re:

12. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Choose your or you’re to fill in the blanks: 1. __________________ house is really nice. 2. Does _____________ mom stay at home or work? 3. ________________ really good at sports. 4. I think __________________ going to get in trouble. Your and You’re:

13. Homophones: words that sound the same, but have different meanings it’s its

14. Common Spelling Errors It’s is a contraction for “it is” or “it has.” Remember that if you have a contraction, it’s like tying a verb to a noun. – It’s going to rain. Look at all those clouds! (It is) – It’s been a really great year so far. (It has) – It’s 3:00 in the morning, I need to go to bed! (It has) It’s & Its

15. Common Spelling Errors Its indicates possession. It works like their and your. – What a cute dog! Its coat was black and brown. – Its fins help the fish swim. – That song was awesome; Its bass line was sick! – If I would have used “it’s” in those sentence they would sound like this: It is coat was black and brown. It is fins help the fish swim.That song was awesome; it is bass line was sick. It’s & Its

16. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. (It’s, Its) very cold outside. 2. The dog lost (it’s, its) collar. 3. Some people may think (it’s, its) not fair. 4. I need a new car because (it’s, its) engine died. It’s & Its:

17. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Choose your or you’re to fill in the blanks: 1. __________________ a lovely day today. 2. Did the bus blow ______________ tire? 3. Did your shirt lose ___________ button? 4. I think _________________ going to snow later. It’s & Its:

18. Homophones: words that sound the same, but have different meanings To Two Too

19. Common Spelling Errors To indicates direction and action. To can answer “Where are we going?” or “What are we going to do?” – We are going to the Homecoming game. – We are going to watch the parade. – Then we will go to the dance on Saturday. To, Two, & Too:

20. Common Spelling Errors Two refers to the number 2. Remember, there is a “W” in two and also in twice and twenty. – You will have two days to edit your essays. – The team has scored two touch downs already. – Are you two ready to leave yet? To, Two, & Too:

21. Common Spelling Errors Too means “also.” Too can also mean you have extra of something. Remember, “too” has an extra “O.” – Oh! Can I come, too? – Mango is my favorite flavor, too! – There are way too many flavors to pick from! – There is too much sugar in my coffee. To, Two, & Too:

22. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. He walked (to, too) the store. 2. Is he your brother, (two, too)? 3. I like (too, two) sugars in my coffee. 4. There are (too, two) many kids in here! To, Two, & Too:

23. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Choose your or you’re to fill in the blanks: 1. _____________ birds are perched outside the window. 2. When did you go ____________ bed last night? 3. Wow! You were up ____________ late! 4. Would you like to come, ________? To, Two, & Too:

24. Homophones: words that sound the same, but have different meanings Who’s Whose

25. Common Spelling Errors Who’s is a contraction for who is or who has You use who’s when you’re trying to ask who is doing something. Who is doing an action? Who’s usually comes before a VERB. – Who’s going to the game on Friday? (Who is) – Do you know who’s recording the game? (Who is) – Who’s eaten all the cookies? (Who has) Who’s & Whose:

26. Common Spelling Errors Whose shows possession. It’s like “their” or “your.” Who owns something? Whose usually comes before a NOUN. – Whose phone just rang? – Do you know whose book this is? – Whose paper is this with no name on it? Who’s & Whose:

27. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. (Who’s, Whose) calling me now? 2. Do you know (who’s, whose) locker this is? 3. (Who’s, Whose) pencil is this? 4. Do you know (who’s, whose) stamping agendas today? Who’s & Whose:

28. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Choose your or you’re to fill in the blanks: 1. _____________ going to the movies with me? 2. _________________ jacket is this? 3. Do you know ________________ hit my car?! 4. I don’t know ________________ binder this is. Who’s & Whose:

29. Homophones: words that sound the same, but have different meanings Witch Which

30. Common Spelling Errors Witch is referring to a magical woman, the kind who rides on broomsticks and casts spells. (Think the witch made me itch with her spell.) – The witch locked Rapunzel in a tower. – I like Glinda the Good Witch from the Wizard of Oz. – The witch flew around on her broomstick. Witch & Which:

31. Common Spelling Errors Which is asking “what kind” or “what one” or describes more details about something. (who, what, where, and which start with wh) – Which color is your favorite? – Do you know which one is the correct answer? – The shirt, which has blue buttons, is lovely. – His house, which is huge, has five floors. Witch & Which:

32. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. She dressed as (witch, which) for Halloween. 2. (Witch, Which) sandwich would you like to eat? 3. Which (witch, which) is more powerful? 4. The store, (witch, which) is new, has lots of cool stuff. Witch & Which:

33. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Choose witch or which to fill in the blanks: 1. ________________ flavor is your favorite? 2. She is a wicked __________________. 3. The food, _____________ was delicious, was also spicy. 4. I couldn’t tell _______________ car was faster. Witch & Which:

34. Homophones: words that sound the same, but have different meanings Hear Here

35. Common Spelling Errors Hear is referring to listening to something. A good way to remember is that hear has the word ear in it. – Did you hear the bell ring? – I heard the band play at their winter concert. – I cannot hear the teacher, be quiet! Hear & Here:

36. Common Spelling Errors Here refers to a place or location. It is spelled like there, which also refers to a place or location. – Please turn in your papers over here. – Here are the books you ordered. – Please come here and sit down. – I can hear the music from way over here! Hear & Here:

37. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Circle the correct answer. 1. I cannot (hear, here) the television, please turn it up. 2. Do you live (hear, here)? 3. (Hear, Here) are your graded papers. 4. Did you (hear, here) what the teacher said? Hear & Here:

38. Common Spelling Errors Directions: Choose hear or here to fill in the blanks: 1. ________________ is where I live. 2. Did you _________________ that?! 3. I cannot sit over ________________ anymore. 4. She cannot _________________, she’s deaf. Hear & Here: