Also see: Connect to Phonics PLUS 123E | Connect to Spelling and Word Study UNIT 4 Connect to Spelling and Word Study Practice Book pages 70–72 EXPLORE AND LEARN Note: The Spelling and Word Study Online instruction can be used anytime, but it is suggested for use on Student Book page 127, after Vocabulary in Context and before the Reading. Homographs • Understand homographs Read aloud the definition of homographs on Practice Book page 70. Ask: Do you know any words that are spelled the same, but have a different meaning? Elicit examples from the class. Write the word close on the board. Elicit the different meanings with example sentences. (Close the window. My little sister stood close to me because she was scared of the big dog.) A • Identify homographs Draw students’ attention to the example pictures in Activity A on Practice Book page 70. Read aloud, a diamond ring. Elicit the correct picture. (a) • Read the directions aloud. Have students work independently to complete the activity. Call on volunteers to share their answers. ANSWERS 1. a, 2. a, 3. b, 4. b B • Identify homographs in context Draw students’ attention to the example sentence in Activity B on Practice Book page 70. Elicit the word. Call on a volunteer to read the complete sentence aloud. • Read the directions aloud. Have students work independently to complete the activity. Have students compare their answers with those of a partner. ANSWERS ANSWERS 1. tear, 2. duck, 3. duck, 4. mouse, 5. mouse C • Use homographs in a complete sentence Draw students’ attention to Activity C on Practice Book page 70. Write the example sentence on the board: Kylie was right to turn right at the corner. Elicit the two homographs in the sentence. • Have students write their sentences independently. Then have them exchange their work with a partner to peer check their work. Call on volunteers to share their sentences with the class. ANSWERS Student’s sentences should be complete and grammatically correct and include two homographs. D • Identify homographs in context Draw students’ attention to Activity D on Practice Book page 71. Chorally read the text. Call on a volunteer to identify the first homograph. (cool)Write the word on the board. Call on two other students to use the word in sentences to show the different meanings. • Have students complete the activity independently. Check answers as a class ANSWERS yard, cool, letter, fly, tear PRACTICE UNIT 4 Connect to Spelling and Word Study
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