1. Homophones Sound the same Spelled different Have different meanings

2. Homophones When we pick up a “telephone,” we are listening to someone talk. The suffix “phone” means sound. The prefix “homo” means the same. When you put homo+phone together, you get “homophone.” Homophones are words that sound the same, but have different spellings and meanings.

3. Which do I use? The words they’re, there, and their are homophones. They sound the same, but are spelled different and mean different things.

4. They’re The word they’re is a contraction for the two words “they are.” They are riding bicycles. They’re riding bicycles.

5. There The word “there” means in that place. Europe has a snowy winter. It is very frosty over there during winter months.

6. Their The word their is a pronoun for a group. The women’s clothes are very colorful. Their clothes are very colorful. Their is a pronoun for the women.

7. So when you want to choose between they’re, there, and their… Ask yourself: – Do I want to say “they are?” (they’re) – They’re having fun playing the board games. – Do I want to say “in that place?” (there) – The last time I saw my keys, they were over there. – Do I want to use “a pronoun for a group?” (their) – Did their dad give them permission to go swimming?

8. Let’s practice. We will read the sentence and choose the correct word: they’re, there, or their. 1.Mr. Lohde is walking over ______ right now. 2.I don’t know if ______ coming to Saturday school. 3.I think _______ mom let them walk home together.

9. Copy the sentences and use the correct word: they’re, there, or their 1.I hope ______ teacher next year will make math fun. 2.I found this dollar bill out ______ on the yard. 3.If _________ cold outside, then they should take sweaters. 4.Juan said ________ backpacks were left outside.

10. The words “your” and “you’re” are also homophones The word “your” means something that belongs to that person Is that your backpack? The word “you’re” is a contraction for the two words “your are” You’re going to room 3. You are going to room 3.

11. Is it “your” or “you’re” Are _______ parents coming to the conference? your Which one is ______ dog? your Raise _____ hand if _______ going to come on Saturday. Raise your hand if you’re going to come on Saturday.