Homophones201.1.8 Understand and spell basic words that sound the same but are

spelled differently and have different meanings (homophones- flower/flour).

Created by

Joanne Whitley

June 19, 2008

A homophone is a word that is pronounced the same as another

word but differs in meaning.

We will spell these words so pay attention!

eight

eight

e i g h t

eightSpell this word.

ate

ate

a t e

ateSpell this word.

pair

A pair of glasses

pair

p a i r

pairSpell this word.

pear

pear

p e a r

pearSpell this word.

new

new

n e w

newSpell this word.

knew

knew

n e wk

knewSpell this word.

Use these words in a sentence.

actsaxe

Use these words in a sentence.

peakpeek

Use these words in a sentence.

fluflew

Use these words in a sentence.

fourfor

Use these words in a sentence.

allowedaloud

Don’t forget to use the correct word when using a homonym.

Always check the spelling.

See how funny it would be if you didn’t!!

The play had 3 acts.

The play had three axe.

Act 1 Act 2 Act 3

Good Job!