Homonyms

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.

Clue: A flower found in your eye.

irisWhat is

it?

Clue: Look at this to see what the time is.

watchWhat is

it?

Clue: Your money is not in danger when it is in this.

safeWhat is

it?

Clue: Press down hard with your foot to stick this on the envelope.

stampWhat is

it?

Clue: A learner in the middle of your eye.

pupilWhat is

it?

Clue: A place where a group of fish learn.

schoolWhat is

it?

Clue: A keen supporter to cool you down.

fanWhat is

it?

Clue: Move your hand as the water comes in.

waveWhat is

it?

Glue the long piece of wood.

stickWhat is

it?

A tree in the middle of your hand.

palm

What is it?

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.

Homonym Homework

• See back of handout.