2. From Houghton Mifflin Text p. 228-229

3. They’re having a car wash over there to earn money for their new bikes. The words there, their, and they’re can be so confusing! They sound alike, but they have different spellings and different meanings. Remember that the clues in a sentence can help you decide which words to use. WordMeaningExample thereat or in that placeThey work there. theirbelonging to themIt’s their store. they‘rethey are (contraction)They’re at work.

4. Would you use there, their, or they’re to complete each sentence? ____________ earning money for new bicycles. There Their They‘re

5. Would you use there, their, or they’re to complete each sentence? They pick up ____________ newspapers at the corner. there their they‘re

6. Would you use there, their, or they’re to complete each sentence? The delivery truck meets them _____________. there their they‘re

7. Would you use there, their, or they’re to complete each sentence? They deliver newspapers in ____________ neighborhood. there their they‘re

8. Would you use there, their, or they’re to complete each sentence? They know most of the people who live ___________. there their they‘re

9. Would you use there, their, or they’re to complete each sentence? ______________ route starts at my house. There Their They‘re

10. Would you use there, their, or they’re to complete each sentence? ____________ always on time. There Their They‘re

11. Read the ad below. Yikes! It has 5 mistakes using there, their, and they’re. Can you find them? Write the ad correctly. Swifty Bikes Swifties are known for they’re smooth ride. They’re strong and light. There frames never rust. Their tires never get flat. If you want to get someplace quickly, you will get their faster on a Swifty bicycle. There on sale this weekend at the Bike Barn. While you are their, pick up a Swifty bike helmet too. See you there! See Corrections there They‘re their Their there

12. Challenge: Write an ad for a new product, such as tennis shoes, backpacks, or soccer balls. What makes them special? Use there, their, and they’re correctly.