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Same Spelling, Different Sound Worksheet

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About the "Same Spelling, Different Sound" Worksheet

This interactive and printable worksheet focuses on helping students understand the concept of words that have the same spelling but different sounds. It presents a list of word pairs that are homophones, and students are encouraged to practice reading them aloud with a partner and create sentences using each word.

The worksheet reinforces the idea that while some words may look similar, they can have distinct pronunciations and meanings. By actively engaging with these word pairs and constructing sentences, students can enhance their reading comprehension, phonemic awareness, and vocabulary development.

What will your child learn through this worksheet?

  • Recognizing homophones, which are words that have the same spelling but different sounds and meanings.
  • Developing phonemic awareness by distinguishing between similar-looking words with different pronunciations.
  • Improving reading comprehension and vocabulary skills by creating sentences using the provided word pairs.

Learning Outcomes

Cognitive

  • Identify and differentiate between homophones based on their sounds and meanings.
  • Understand the concept of words having the same spelling but different pronunciations and meanings.

Psychomotor

  • Practice reading homophones aloud with a partner, focusing on accurate pronunciation.
  • Write sentences using the provided word pairs, reinforcing spelling and handwriting skills.

Affective

  • Develop confidence in reading and using homophones correctly.
  • Foster an interest in exploring the English language and its intricacies.

Interpersonal/Social

  • Collaborate with a partner during the reading and sentence-creating activities.
  • Share and discuss the sentences they created, promoting communication and interaction.

Tags

Homophones, Phonemic Awareness, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Spelling, Cognitive, Psychomotor, Affective, Interpersonal/Social

Common Core Standards Covered

RF.2.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
RF.2.3.e
Identify words with inconsistent but common spelling-sound correspondences.

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