ELA21.3.8h

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

ELA21.3.8h
Decode and encode frequently confused homophones accurately using knowledge of English and meaning to facilitate learning.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Homophones have the same pronunciation, but different meanings, origins, and/or spellings.

Skills

Accurately decode and encode homophones using their understanding of the English language and word meaning; for example, hear/here, night/knight, tacks/tax.

Understanding

Homophones are words that can be confused so it is important to pay attention to the word's meaning in context (whether in written text or oral conversation) to determine the correct spelling of the homophone.

Vocabulary

Decode
Encode
Frequently confused homophones
Accurately
Knowledge of English

COS Examples

Examples: hear/here; night/knight; tacks/tax

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