homonyms
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What are homonyms?• Homonyms are words that sound the
same, and are spelled the same, but have different meanings.
Example: Stalk
1. The corn stalk is tall.
2. Paparazzi stalk famous people.
Homo = same Nym = name
Whole Group Practice: Why are they the same?
• On your own sheet of paper, circle the Homonym.
• Then, write how they are different.
Understanding Check
• Answer the questions on your handout!– Now that you know what homonyms are,
why do you think it is important to learn them?
– Why might you need to know what homonyms are?
Self-Practice 1 & 2• Make your own Homonym clues!
• Make up your own clue using two of the definitions below:
– Cannon:• 1. A large, heavy piece of artillery formerly used
in warfare• 2. (Billiards or snooker) A stroke in which the cue
ball strikes two balls successfully• 3. Collide with something forcefully or at an
angle
Pair Poster
• Get with a partner that read the same Anchor Book as you.
• Create a poster using a clue that relates to your Anchor Book.
• You must have two pictures, 1 clue, and the Answer next to each picture, explaining how it connects to your Anchor Book.
• Your names, period, and date must be on the poster somewhere.
• BOTH OF YOU HAVE TO WRITE ON THE PAPER!!!
Sample Poster:
Clue: One is used to cook food the other is when someone investigates you.
– Pony Boy probably grilled his food when he was in hiding.
– Pony Boy gets grilled by his older brothers when he stays out late.
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