Chameleon Words

We spent time recently learning about chameleon words (i.e. multiple meaning words or homonyms). These are words that look and sound the same however they change their meaning based upon the sentence that they are embedded in.

This activity targets the following speech and language goals:● Vocabulary Development and Semantics● Answering a variety of questions● Oral Expression/Sentence Formation ● Sound Production

Directions: Complete the multiple meaning word box activities below. I completed the first one for you as an example. You can use a dictionary if you need help defining the words. The word boxes become more challenging as you work your way to the bottom. After completing the word boxes, please complete the additional activities below.

Example: Word Game Game

Visual Representation

Definition An activity that is played with more than one person

Wild animals that are hunted

Sentence I enjoy playing a game with my friends when they come over

after school.

My father enjoys hunting for game

when he goes into the woods.

Word Match Match

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Definition

Sentence

Word Stump Stump

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Definition

Sentence

Word Fan Fan

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Definition

Sentence

Word Marine Marine

Visual Representation

Definition

Sentence

Word Batter Batter

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Definition

Sentence

Word Pitcher Pitcher

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Definition

Sentence

Directions: For the next two word boxes please include the drawing of the word meanings.

Word Spring Spring

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Definition

Sentence

Word Key Key

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Definition

Sentence

Challenge: Think of a multiple meaning word and create your own box.

Word

Visual Representation

Definition

Sentence

Directions: Use the word bank below to complete the sentences.

fan Stump Marinekey Batter Match

pitcher Spring

The baker pours the  __________________ into the pan.

My class is reading a book about the ocean and _____________ life.

The ______________ cheered loudly when his team scored a touchdown.

The ceiling _____________ keeps us cool when we sleep.

I dropped the __________________ of orange juice.

I hope Sam wins the ________________ today.

Did the math quiz ________________ you?

The horse stopped at the ______________ to get a drink.

The __________________ was prepared to go into battle.

The __________________ was too thick so we had a hard time mixing it.

Directions: Circle the best answer or answers. Hint: There may be more than once answer for each question.

What does a person learn about when he studies marine life?a. Fishb. Diversc. Boatsd. Swimmers

What are some things that you might make with a batter?a. Jellob. Cerealc. Caked. Pancakes

Where might you find a pitcher?a. Bathroomb. Baseball fieldc. Card. Refrigerator

When would you use a key?a. To open a doorb. To solve a problemc. To eat a snackd. When you exercise

If you scream loudly while watching a baseball game what would you be called?

a. A personb. A noisemakerc. A fand. A ringmaster

If you need to build a fire you, what would need to have?a. A candleb. A matchc. An ashtrayd. A backpack

What would I find in your backyard?a. A sinkb. An elephantc. A stumpd. A train

If you injured your shoulder what could be? A. A pitcherB. A batterC. A stumpD. A marine