1. CI 350- Assure Plan Powerpoint Homophones By: Kristen Stephens

2. What’s a homophone? a word that is pronounced the same as another word, but has a different meaning and usually different spelling Words like: too, two & to knight & night eight & ate ax & acts flea & flee

3. Homophones can be tricky The easiest way to tell homophones apart: pay attention to spelling, and memorize the definition that tags along with the spelling. aunt- your father or mothers sister ant- a tiny insect

4. Homophone hint: Sometimes it is easier to think of the homophones in picture form. Imagine the options in your head, then choose the correct spelling. April (read or red) to the kindergarden class.

5. What are common homophones? accept - take in except - other than blew- past tense of blow blue - a color eight - number after 7 ate- past tense of eat bare- uncovered bear- animal flour- cooking ingredient flower- plant poll- survey/vote pole- a long stick Common homophones are those that are used the most frequently.

6. What are common homophones? buy- to purchase by- near to bye- goodbye to- directed towards too- also two- number after 1 their - belonging to someone they’re- they are there- direction Sometimes words have three homophones Words with three homophones can be tricky!

7. Keep track! Keep a list of the homophones you get confused with at your desk or in a notebook. Make 2 columns. Put the homophones side by side and definition underneath. If there are 3 homophones, add another column. homophone 1 - brief definition homophone 2 - brief definition

8. Is the list helpful? Making your list will help you memorize the homophones that are confusing to you. It will also give you a reference to look back on.

9. Wait, what are homophones? Homophones are two or three words that are pronounced the same, but have different spelling and a different meaning. eight- like a number ate- past tense of eat