ALEX Learning Activity

Homographs Can Be Hairy (Part 2)

A Learning Activity is a strategy a teacher chooses to actively engage students in learning a concept or skill using a digital tool/resource.

  This learning activity provided by:  
Author: Lisa Wilson
System:Phenix City
School:Lakewood Elementary School
  General Activity Information  
Activity ID: 2808
Title:
Homographs Can Be Hairy (Part 2)
Digital Tool/Resource:
Homograph Slides
Web Address – URL:
Overview:

Students will create, acquire, and use the meanings of homographs correctly in context by completing the attached slides. Students will look for homographs of their own and answer questions about homographs given to them. 

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.
  Associated Standards and Objectives  
Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 5
11. Acquire and use grade-level vocabulary, clarifying the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases in text, choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 5
12. Interpret the meaning of words, phrases, and patterns as they are used in texts, including domain-specific and academic vocabulary and figurative language.

a. Locate similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, imagery, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and idioms and interpret their meanings in context.

b. Explain the meanings of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.

c. Use the relationships between synonyms, antonyms, and homographs to increase understanding of word meanings.

d. Explain how an author's vocabulary and style influence the tone and mood of a text and support his/her purpose for writing.

e. Use common, grade-appropriate Greek and Latin affixes and roots as clues to the meanings of words.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 5
13. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases.
Learning Objectives:

Students will increase their understanding of homographs/multi-meaning words by acquiring and using them correctly in context. 
  Strategies, Preparations and Variations  
Phase:
During/Explore/Explain
Activity:

1. Teacher will complete slide 2 with the students to model their expectations for the attached Homograph slides.

2. Students will complete the remaining slides on their own. 
Assessment Strategies:

The teacher will review the Homograph slides to ensure students have done the following: 

  • Student has acquired the correct meanings of each homograph.

  • Student has used the homograph meanings correctly in context.

  • Student can determine the multiple meanings of homographs in text.
Advanced Preparation:

1. Review the Homograph Slides attached above to be sure you understand the assignment.

2. Teacher will be completing slide 2 with the students. Be sure you know what information you are going to use on slide 2.
Variation Tips (optional):
 
Notes or Recommendations (optional):

Corresponding activities are available here--

Homographs Can Be Hairy (Part 1)

Homographs Can Be Hairy (Part 3)
  Keywords and Search Tags  
Keywords and Search Tags: homograph, multiplemeaning words, vocabulary