Assessment FOR Learning Homophones

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Assessment FOR LearningHomophones

• Elizabeth Bowles
• Fourth Grade
• South Salem

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Objective

• SOL 4.8 h
• Use correct spelling for frequently used words,
  including homophones.
• Homophones are often difficult for fourth
  graders. This unit allows assessment to be
  documented over several days, through a variety
  of methods.

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Day One

• Use Heartsofts Billiards and Homonyms Game to
  introduce the new words in context to the
  children. The program tells the percentage
  correct. If any are missed, the student practices
  them again.

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Day Two
The students illustrate some of their homophone
pairs. These illustrations will be compiled to
create a Homophone Book that the children can
repeatedly refer to later in the year.
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Day Three

• Students work in pairs to match the homophones
  with their correct definitions. This
• sorting activity
• is monitored and assessed by the teacher.

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Day Four

• Students play a round of spelling bingo that
  focuses on recalling the words and their
  meanings.
• Assessment is again
• monitored.

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