same word, different meaning
bye vs. buy vs. by
bye = saying goodbye
buy = something you’re going to buy at the store
by = close distance to something
rhythm
Look, there’s a dog outside!
Yes need an apostrophe here!
Where is Ms. Nurse from?
Iowa
meat vs. meet
meat = the food
meet = going to meet up at a place somewhere with people
unfamiliar
something not known or not recognized
It smell’s like popcorn.
No apostrophe.
What else does Ms. Nurse do at Bellevue Elementary?
Lead Recess games and work at Cool School.
to vs. too vs. two
to - describes that you are going a certain place. going to the zoo, etc.
too - they are going to the park too. if someone is doing something also.
two - like there are 2 of something. the number 2.
encourage
to support someone, cheer them on, and give them confidence
You’re all doing a great job in reading group!
Yes, need an apostrophe here!
Can you come to Ms. Nurse when you’re having a problem unrelated to reading group?
here vs. hear
here = to be at a place (You are here, at Bellevue at Elementary)
hear = to hear a sound (I heard students playing the mirimba)
discover
What’s up? How’s it going?
Yes, these both need apostrophes.
Where is Ms. Nurse’s favorite place she’s traveled?
Costa Rica
there vs. they’re vs. their
Their- talking about someone or a group of people. Ex: “Their cost is blue.”
There- talking about a place. Ex: “Over there.”
They’re: like saying “They are.” Ex: “They’re going to the park.”unique
something that’s completely different from anything else
Where’d the Takis go?
What sport did Ms. Nurse play in college?
Golf