2. Middle Childhood English Language Arts Maribeth Ward Click to Start

3. What is a homonym? A homonym is, “ A word the same in sound and sometimes spelling, but different in meaning.” Next

4. Your vs. You’re Your- A form of the possessive you. Used to attribute an adjective. Example: Your dress is very pretty. You’re- The contraction of “you are.” Example: I hope you’re coming to the party! Next

5. Two vs. Too Two- A number represented by the symbol “2". Example: I ate two slices of pizza. Too- To an excessive extent or degree; beyond what is desirable, fitting, or right; in addition to. Example: Are you coming, too? To- Used for directing motion or direction toward something. Are you going to play in the game? Next

6. Time to Practice Fill in the word that fits best in the following sentence: There are _____ kinds of books. tootwo to super

7. Correct! Good Job! Two is the best answer in this sentence because there is a specific quantity/number of books. Next

8. Sorry! Wrong answer Two is the best answer in this sentence because there is a specific quantity/number of books. When in doubt which form of a word to use, Next

9. They’re, Their, There They’re- A contraction of “they are.” They’re in my class. Their- A form of the possessive case of they used as an attributive adjective, before a noun. The kids lost their homework. There- In or at that place. I went there for advice. Next

10. More Practice Fill in the word that fits best in the following sentence: ____________ my best friends. They’reThere Their They

11. Correct In this case, “They’re my best friends” makes the most sense. Next

12. Sorry, wrong answer In this sentence, they’re is the best option to correctly complete the sentence. We know this because there is a contraction for they are. You could also say, “ They are my best friends.” Next Play AgainAgain

13. Review Today we learned about several commonly misused homonyms. There are many homonyms within the English language and it takes practice to master which word is appropriate in context. When in doubt: place each word into the blank to see if it makes the most sense. Our next lesson will be about the possessive form of a noun. Next Play Again

14. References www.dictionary.com http://schooledbygould.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/ho monyms/ http://schooledbygould.wordpress.com/2011/09/27/ho monyms/ http://blownspeakers.tumblr.com/post/105965216/im- pretty-sure-homonyms-are-spelled-the-same http://blownspeakers.tumblr.com/post/105965216/im- pretty-sure-homonyms-are-spelled-the-same www.wikipedia.com http://aacton.gladbrook.iowapages.org/id3.html http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/grammar- help---you-re--your--t/1071235 http://forums.gametrailers.com/thread/grammar- help---you-re--your--t/1071235 http://studenthacks.org/category/writing/