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How to Have Fun With Homonyms

by BrainNinjasWP

Do your students struggle with reading and writing homonyms? We brainstormed a list of games and activities to help students learn and practice the difference between homographs and homophones. We've even included a list of picture books with homonyms in them. Come have a read today!

Do your students struggle with using the correct word when they are writing? Do homophones confuse your students when they are reading? They are not alone. There are more than six thousand different homophones in the English language. No wonder it’s so confusing for students.

Teaching homophones and homographs can be a lot of fun. We’ve collected some of our favourite lessons, books and activities that you can use in your classroom to practice using homonyms. Come read more!

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Filed Under: Teaching Strategies Tagged With: English Language Arts, english language learners, Homographs, Homonyms, Homophones, Parts of Speech, Reading, Spelling, Teachers Pay Teachers, Words, Writing

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