Homophones
True or False:
Homophones are words that have different meanings, even though they are spelled the same way
What is False?
Person, place, or thing
What is a noun?
the appendage on my hand not called a finger
What is thumb?
t-h-u-m-b
I do this before I start writing to produce ideas
What is brainstorm/brainstorming?
In this book, a bug eats his way through the days of the week
What is The Very Hungry Caterpillar?
Homophone for him
What is Hymn?
used to describe an action, state, or occurrence
What is a verb?
My voice is dry, so my voice is ... (rhymes with horse)
What is hoarse?
a first draft is called
What is a rough draft?
In this book, a cat is "babysitting" two kids and making a huge mess while doing it.
What is The Cat in The Hat?
Homophone for woe
What is whoa?
describes the qualities or states of being of a noun
What is an adjective?
we need this to breathe
What is oxygen?
o-x-y-g-e-n
I use A.R.M.S. when I am ready to write this
What is a second draft?
In this book, a normal American kid gets into and out of trouble while navigating middle school, family life, and friendship.
What is a Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Homophone for weather
What is whether?
a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective or verb
What is an adverb?
without shoes or socks on, I am
What is barefoot?
b-a-r-e-f-o-o-t
I use C.U.P.S. before i submit this
What is final draft?
In this book series, a 14-year-old girl chronicles her life in a diary
What is Dork Diaries?
homophone for handmaid
What is handmade?
a part of speech that connects words, phrases, or clauses
What is a conjunction?
beef, chicken, and shrimp in my fried rice
What is combination?
c-o-m-b-i-n-a-t-i-o-n
when you go back and check your writing for mistakes or to make adjustments
What is editing?
This series is centered around an 11-year-old boy who discovers he is the son of famous wizards
Who is Harry Potter?