Homograph Fun: Same Spelling, Different Meanings!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 6:32 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's explore words that look the same but have different meanings with a fun video and activities!

Video Resource

HOMOGRAPHS - Confusing Words with Same Spelling but Different Meaning | List & Examples

MilkTeeth TV

Duration: 6:32
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Key Concepts

  • Homographs are words that are spelled the same.
  • Homographs have different meanings.
  • Context helps us understand the meaning of a homograph.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify that some words look the same but mean different things.
  • Students will be able to give examples of homographs.
  • Students will be able to differentiate the meaning of the word through demonstration.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking the students if they know that some words look alike, but mean something different. Explain that those words are called homographs. Announce that today, you're going to watch a fun video about homographs.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the MilkTeeth TV video: HOMOGRAPHS - Confusing Words with Same Spelling but Different Meaning | List & Examples. Encourage the children to watch attentively.
  • Discussion and Examples (10 mins)
    After the video, discuss the different homographs presented. Show the kids physical objects such as the bar from the lesson (chocolate bar, iron bar used to excercise) to help them understand the meaning.
  • Activity: Homograph Charades (10 mins)
    Write down homographs presented on pieces of paper. Pick one and have a child act out the word, but only one meaning. Have the other children guess the word and the meaning. The child who correctly guesses can be the next one to act.

Interactive Exercises

  • Homograph Drawing
    Give each child a piece of paper folded in half. On each half, have them draw a picture to represent a different meaning of a homograph (e.g., one side 'bat' the animal, the other side 'bat' to play baseball).

Discussion Questions

  • Can you think of any other words that sound the same but mean something different?
  • Why is it important to know what words mean?

Skills Developed

  • Listening Comprehension
  • Vocabulary Development
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Interaction
  • Creative Expression

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is a word that looks the same but means something different?

Correct Answer: A Homograph

Question 2:

A _____ can be a chocolate or something used for exercise.

Correct Answer: Bar

Question 3:

Which of these is something we wear to tell time?

Correct Answer: Watch

Question 4:

A bank can be a place to keep money, or the side of a ____?

Correct Answer: River

Question 5:

Which of these is an animal that can fly?

Correct Answer: Bat

Question 6:

What do we put jam on?

Correct Answer: Bread

Question 7:

Which word means to shut something?

Correct Answer: Close

Question 8:

What comes from our eyes when we are sad?

Correct Answer: Tears

Question 9:

What is something used to play baseball?

Correct Answer: Bat

Question 10:

What do birds do in the sky?

Correct Answer: Fly

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The _____ on your finger is pretty.

Correct Answer: Ring

Question 2:

Elephants have a big ______ .

Correct Answer: Trunk

Question 3:

We keep our money safe in a ______.

Correct Answer: Bank

Question 4:

We _____ a present with a ribbon.

Correct Answer: Tie

Question 5:

A wave can be water, or a way to say ____.

Correct Answer: Hi

Question 6:

We can write a ______ to our friends.

Correct Answer: Letter

Question 7:

I use my ______ to draw a straight line.

Correct Answer: Ruler

Question 8:

I have some red ______ on my fingers.

Correct Answer: Nails

Question 9:

Please ______ the door when you leave.

Correct Answer: Close

Question 10:

An ocean has ______ of water.

Correct Answer: Waves

Educational Standards

PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.R:Students will begin to retell or reenact major events or details from a read-aloud. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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