Homonyms Teacher Resources

Second graders learn to identify multiple meanings for the same word. They write the letter of the correct meaning next to each sentence for the words watch, basket, and swing.

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In this vocabulary and word study instructional activity, students explore multiple meaning words as they respond to 4 multiple choice questions.

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In this multiple meaning words worksheet, students examine 4 sentences and choose the best definition of each of the identified words in the sentences.

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Therefore! However! Furthermore! Explore the power of transition words and phrases. Signal your readers by suggesting the relationship between different thoughts or points. Help them demonstrate an understanding of word relationships. 

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Learners respond to five fill in the blank questions and four multiple choice questions. Each of the questions has to do with homophones and words with multiple meanings.

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Youngsters read seven jokes with multiple meaning words, with answers at the bottom of the page.

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List and identify words for each part of the "Nym" family: synonyms, antonyms and homonyms. Middle schoolers place words in the correct category, then find the corresponding mate in a dictionary or thesaurus.

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For this multiple meaning words worksheet, students read the sentences and determine the meaning of the dark print word using context clues. Students then draw a line from the word to the correct picture that reflects the meaning.

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When everyone understands that some words have multiple meanings they build a foundation for better writing and develop deeper reading comprehension skills. This presentation provides learners with several examples of words with multiple meanings and then four opportunities to practice choosing words that fit properly into two or more sentences.

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In this word worksheet, students match the multiple meaning words in one list with two of their meanings in a second list. They make 8 matches.

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