Differentiating 14 sets of homonyms.

1. Homonyms
their to
there two
they’re too
hear
here
your
its you’re
it’s

2. Homonyms are words that:
• sound alike
• are spelled differently
• have different meanings
See examples below:

3. Let’s look at some common
homonyms!
Word Definition Picture
• their possessive of “they”
(their child)
• there location
• they’re contraction for “they are”
Write a sentence correctly using at least two
of the above homonyms.

4. More Work with Homonyms
Word Definition Picture
• to direction
• too excessive; in addition
• two number
Which homonym
means “very”?

5. Its vs. It’s
Word Definition Picture
• its possessive of “it is”
• it’s contraction of “it is”
Rewrite the following
sentence using a
homonym:
“The dog’s leash is long. “

6. You’re vs. Your
Word Definition Picture
• you’re contraction of “you are”
• your possessive of “you”
Which homonym shows ownership?

7. Hear vs. Here
Word Definition Picture
• hear to listen
• here location
If you’re asking
someone to
come towards
you, which
homonym is
correct?

8. Right vs. Write
Word Definition Picture
right correct; direction
If you are creating
poetry, which
homonym is most
suitable?
write to produce words

9. Peace vs. Piece
Word Definition Picture
• peace calm
• piece part of a whole
For the two homonyms
above, use the first
homonym in a social
studies context, and
the second one in a
mathematics concept.

10. More Practice with Homonyms
Write a poem, using the following homonyms:
• there, they’re, their
• too, to, two
• its, it’s
• you’re, your
• right, write
• hear, here

11. References/Acknowledgments
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Slideshare
• Music: Sam Levine’s Smooth Praise