Summary
In “Homographs,” Melissa Boyd teaches homographs -- words spelled the same but with different meanings through a catchy, award-winning grammar song. Quick to drop into an ELA warm-up, a mini-lesson, or a language center, and easy to sing along with.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Words are connected -- by meaning, by parts, and by the clues around them. Noticing these relationships helps us figure out new words and choose the best one.
- What word relationship or clue does this song teach?
- How can it help you figure out a word you don't know?
- Can you think of another example like the ones in the song?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: word, meaning, context, clue, relationship.
Try it: Find one new word in your reading and use the song's strategy to figure out what it means.