Spelling Strategies and Vocabulary Building · Summer Term

Homophones and Near Homophones

Distinguishing between words that sound alike but have different meanings and spellings.

Key Questions

  1. Differentiate between homophones like 'there', 'their', and 'they're'.
  2. Explain why understanding context is crucial when encountering homophones.
  3. Construct sentences that correctly use various homophones.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

EN2/3i
Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: Spelling Strategies and Vocabulary Building
Period: Summer Term

Suggested Methodologies

Trading Cards

Create and exchange character/concept cards

25–45 min

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Think-Pair-Share

Individual reflection, then partner discussion, then class share-out

10–20 min

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