Learning Outcome: Students will be able to identify and use homophones correctly in written and spoken language.
Learning Target: I can identify and use homophones correctly in my writing and speaking.
Skills and Procedures: 1. Introduction to homophones 2. Explicit teaching of homophones 3. Practice identifying and using homophones 4. Application of homophones in writing and speaking 5. Formative assessment
Learning Progression: 1. Introduction to homophones 2. Explicit teaching of homophones 3. Practice identifying and using homophones 4. Application of homophones in writing and speaking 5. Formative assessment
Hook Lesson: 1. Begin by asking students if they have ever heard words that sound the same but have different meanings. 2. Provide examples of homophones such as “to,” “too,” and “two.” 3. Ask students to share any other homophones they know. 4. Explain that homophones are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.
Explicit Teaching: 1. Provide a list of common homophones and their meanings (e.g. “there,” “their,” and “they’re”). 2. Explain the importance of using the correct homophone in writing and speaking. 3. Provide examples of sentences with incorrect homophones and have students correct them. 4. Model how to use homophones correctly in writing and speaking.
Subtasks to Solidify Understanding: 1. Have students practice identifying homophones in sentences. 2. Provide a list of sentences with incorrect homophones and have students correct them. 3. Have students write sentences using homophones correctly. 4. Have students practice using homophones in conversation with a partner.
Formative Assessment: 1. Observe students during practice activities to ensure they are correctly identifying and using homophones. 2. Provide feedback on written work to ensure homophones are used correctly. 3. Have students complete a short quiz to assess their understanding of homophones.
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